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Back to homepageFinnish missions’ annual survey of Finland in the World Media: The centenary celebrations of Finland’s independence attracted much attention in world media in 2017
NordenBladet — Thanks to the 100th anniversary of independent Finland, news about Finland hit headlines and the country featured in articles in world media more widely than usual. The results of the annual ‘Finland in the World Media’ survey, based
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The annual Arctic Business Forum introduces the latest business development of the Arctic + PROGRAM!
NordenBladet – The annual Arctic Business Forum introduces the latest business development of the Arctic, investigates global and local trends and future prospects, and offers companies and organizations the chance to present their own business at the forum. The Arctic
Read MoreFinland grants EUR 67 million in humanitarian assistance – biggest allocation to the crisis in Syria
NordenBladet — In the first round of allocation of funding this year, Finland granted EUR 67 million to humanitarian aid organisations by decision of Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Anne-Mari Virolainen. The funding will be channelled via principal UN specialised
Read MoreMikko Kinnunen appointed Finland’s first Ambassador for Hybrid Affairs
NordenBladet — On 1 April, Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Mikko Kinnunen will become the Foreign Ministry’s first Ambassador for Hybrid Affairs. Mikko Kinnunen transfers to the new position from the Foreign Ministry’s Unit for Security Policy and Crisis Management, where
Read MoreRussia to expel one diplomat from Finnish Embassy in Moscow
NordenBladet — Mikko Hautala, Ambassador of Finland to Russia, was notified of the matter by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation on 30 March in Moscow. Russia has announced corresponding measures also against many other countries that have
Read MoreFinnish Internet Forum to look at hybrid attacks and activities – sign up now!
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Transport and Communications Committee of Parliament will organise the ninth Finnish Internet Forum (FIF) in cooperation with stakeholders. The event will be held in the
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WHY is Scandinavia so rich? Why are Scandinavian/Nordic countries so wealthy?
NordenBladet – Probably many people have ever wondered why the Nordic countries are so rich and enjoy a very high standard of living. Nordic countries become richer and year after year increase their international influence, turning Scandinavia into one of the
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WHO ARE rich in Scandinavia? List of Nordic dollar billionaires (Forbes’ 2017-edition of the world’s billionaires)
NordenBladet – According to Forbes’ 2017-edition of the world’s billionaires the world’s richest person is still Bill Gates, with a combined wealth of almost $87 billion dollars. Biggest gainer was Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who grew his wealth by almost
Read MoreMinister Soini: Finland condemns illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia
NordenBladet — Sunday 18 March will mark the fourth anniversary of the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by Russian Federation. Finland condemns the illegal annexation by Russia, which is against the international
Read MoreEngaging Meteorology and Arctic cooperation
NordenBladet — The Arctic Council, the Finnish Meteorological Institute and the World Meteorological Organization WMO will come together for joint meetings in Levi next week. Hundreds of guests from different parts of the world will arrive in Levi. On 20
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