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Finnish President Sauli Niinisto signed the law that allows Russia's neighbor to join NATO once its missing ratifications — from Hungary and Turkey — are ...

Finland's President Sauli Niinisto signed into law approving his country's NATO membership Thursday. Parliament had voted by a large majority in...

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ANKARA (Reuters) - The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission approved a bill ratifying Finland's bid to join NATO, state broadcaster TRT Haber ...

But Erdogan held off approving the NATO membership bid of Sweden, which Ankara says has not gone far enough in cracking down on people Turkey considers terrorists. Apart from Hungary, whose ruling party has said it backs the two Nordic bids but which has delayed formal steps to approve them, Turkey is the only NATO member that has not yet given the green light. The three countries signed a pact on the issue last year.

The Finnish president has formally sealed the Nordic country's historic bid to join NATO by signing into laws the required legal amendments needed for ...

These are signals that we have not received before,” Kristersson told reporters on the sidelines of a European Union summit. Finland’s application could be ratified by the full Turkish assembly, where Erdogan’s party and its allies hold a majority, as early as next week. Finland’s border with Russia runs for a total of 1,340 kilometers (832 miles).

The Turkish Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee approved Finland's NATO membership bid on Thursday. Parliament's Foreign Affairs...

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Finland and Sweden applied to NATO 10 months ago, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has yet to approve Sweden's bid.

They submitted their bids together and planned to join the alliance at the same time. Finland's border with Russia runs for a total of 1,340 kilometers (832 miles). Turkey and Hungary are the only two of NATO’s 30 existing members who haven't ratified Finland's bid.

'We believe that Finland's membership will strengthen the NATO alliance,' says Turkish deputy foreign minister - Anadolu Agency.

[Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. We consider that our alliance with Finland will also contribute to the development of our bilateral relations,” Akcapar said Meanwhile, Sweden passed an anti-terror law last November, hoping that Ankara would approve Stockholm’s bid to join the NATO alliance.

The Helsinki-based electro-folk group Okra Playground is performing in Minot this week as part of the World Fest program.

“From Finland, you usually travel to New York, or Chicago, or the big cities, so it’s really, really interesting to see other parts of the U.S. “It’s really important to show all ages of people what kind of music can you do, and what kind of life can you live, and follow your dreams, so it can take you anywhere in the world,” said Hirvonen. [World Fest website](https://artsmidwest.org/get-support/world-fest/) and the [Okra Playground website](https://okraplayground.fi/). “With art and music, you don’t have any boundaries, so even though we are singing in Finnish, people don’t understand the lyrics, we can make a strong connection,” said Kauhanen. and meet the people, and actually, then we have this connection, we can realize that we’re all the same,” said Maija Kauhanen, band member. That’s the goal of a program that brought a band from Finland all the way to the Magic City.

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission approved a bill ratifying Finland's bid to join NATO, state broadcaster TRT Haber reported on Thursday, ...

But Erdogan held off approving the NATO membership bid of Sweden, which Ankara says has not gone far enough in cracking down on people Turkey considers terrorists. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

Ukraine is proposing to hold trilateral talks with Finland, and the US about the ageing Finnish jets, which Prime Minister Sanna Marin suggested could be sent ...

”If someone wants to discuss, then let’s discuss. Earlier this month, Marin suggested Ukraine could obtain fighter jets from the Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fleet that is set to be replaced by Lockheed Martin F-35s – the first of which are set to arrive in 2026 – a move that was Ukraine is proposing to hold trilateral talks with Finland, and the US about the ageing Finnish jets, which Prime Minister Sanna Marin suggested could be sent to Ukraine in talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv earlier this month, Finnish media reported on Thursday.

Sanna Marin, Finland's prime minister, discussed a report that Ukraine has requested Finnish fighter jets.

"My view as Finland's defense minister is that we need these Hornets to secure our own country," Kaikkonen said at a news conference. The Hornet boasts superior avionics." We cannot escape this discussion in Finland either, but this is in front of us as well," Marin told the newspaper. "The line on supporting Ukraine is unified. "Their needs especially concern ammunition and all the material that is consumed every day in Ukraine, but they also need heavier equipment, both tanks and air defense and also fighters." Marin said she couldn't discuss details of what she characterized as a confidential matter.

Finland's defence minister on Thursday said he did not want to donate Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine, despite a Ukrainian request for such planes to help ...

Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen (Centre) viewed on Thursday that the F-18 Hornet fighter jets, the first of which were delivered in 1995, ...

He added that instead of the fighter jets it would be more important to consider how to provide more immediate support to Ukraine. Delivering Hornets to Ukraine has been a topic of discussion since the prime minister visited Kyiv, Ukraine, in March. During an election debate organised by Ilta-Sanomat on Tuesday, Marin revealed that she has discussed the issue with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This has been going on for some time in Europe.” We’ve decided to acquire new fighter jets, and I do think we can discuss what we’ll do with the equipment we’re decommissioning.” Also this is well understood, but we’ve provided support and are prepared to continue providing support also in the future.

Finland's defence minister Antti Kaikkonen on Thursday said he did not want to donate Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine, despite a Ukrainian request for such ...

Ukraine has submitted a request for trilateral negotiations between Kyiv, Washington, and Helsinki to discuss the transfer of Hornet fighter jets from Finland, ...

The Finnish president has formally sealed the Nordic country's historic bid to join NATO by signing into laws the required legal amendments needed for ...

These are signals that we have not received before,” Kristersson told reporters on the sidelines of a European Union summit. Finland's border with Russia runs for a total of 1,340 kilometers (832 miles). Turkey has presidential and parliamentary “From the start of this process, Finland was more prepared and determined to meet our country’s sensitivities and expectations,” Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister Burak Akcapar said Thursday, as quoted by Anadolu Agency, explaining the different approach by Ankara to NATO bids by Helsinki and Stockholm. Finland and neighboring Sweden applied to become NATO members 10 months ago in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, abandoning decades of nonalignment. HELSINKI -- The Finnish president on Thursday formally sealed the Nordic country’s historic bid to join NATO by signing into law the required national legal amendments needed for membership in the Western military alliance.

Deputy Foreign Minister Burak Akcapar briefed parliamentarians on the proposed bill. "We believe that Finland's membership will strengthen the NATO alliance, ...

[Sweden ](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230227-sweden-admits-pkk-receives-significant-funding/)and Finland have undertaken concrete commitments, Akcapar said, adding the commitments include support for Turkiye's fight against terrorism and the removal of the restrictions imposed on Ankara concerning defence industry products. Sweden passed an anti-terror law last November, hoping that Ankara would approve Stockholm's bid to join the NATO alliance. We consider that our alliance with Finland will also contribute to the development of our bilateral relations," Akcapar said.

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee has approved the law that ratifies Finland's application for NATO membership.

Hungary’s ruling party has said it supports Finland and Sweden joining NATO but is hesitant to take formal steps. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during a meeting with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto last week, promised that the Turkish parliament would approve Finland’s admission to NATO. The law still needs to be approved by the parliament’s general assembly, which is expected to be done before the end of the session in mid-April.

Finland has held the title of world's happiest country for six years running. It wants to teach people how to unlock their "inner Finn" during a four-day ...

Prefers washing up in a lake rather than in the shower? "You don't have to be a self-help enthusiast or have survival skills in Finnish nature. "Are you the type of person who would much rather go to a forest than to a party? "We feel it's a really unique opportunity to discover something wonderful and valuable: anyone curious should definitely apply." "We believe Finnish happiness stems from a close relationship with nature and our down-to-earth lifestyle: it's not some mystical state, but a skill that can be learned and shared." Participants' travel and accommodation expenses will be covered.

Named the "happiest country in the world" for the 4th year in a row, Finland is going the extra mile and teaching you how to achieve happiness.

The challenge requires participants to create content showing why you believe you may secretly be a Finn. It’s located in a forest allowing you to be surrounded by nature, which the Finns believe has incredible healing powers. The World Happiness Report honored the country for its 4th year in a row.

This program is designed to teach participants how to unlock their inner Finn and experience a better quality of life. Best of all, it's free! What Is the ...

[happiest country in the world](https://www.simplemost.com/worlds-happiest-country-2018/), and now, [Visit Finland](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/find-your-inner-finn/) is helping others find their own happiness by offering a Masterclass of Happiness from June 12-15. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the happiest country in the world and be empowered to apply these techniques in their lives. Checkout [Don't Waste Your Money](http://www.dontwasteyourmoney.com) for product reviews and other great ideas to save and make money. Those chosen will have their expenses paid, including travel, accommodation, and the program fee. They’ll demonstrate how to find a balance between work and leisure, appreciate the beauty of nature and embrace sustainable design practices. The coaches will show attendees how these interconnected topics all contribute to people’s overall happiness.

The Nordic nation has been named the world's happiest country for the sixth year in a row by the World Happiness Report. Now, they want to share their ...

Applicants must be over 18 and must make an Instagram Reel or TikTok demonstrating “what things make you believe you may secretly be a Finn” as part of the application process. Visit Finland says they will be paying for all travel and accommodation expenses, including a private room at the resort. The Nordic nation has been named the world’s happiest country for the sixth year in a row by the World Happiness Report.

Another factor in Finland's high score is the Finnish concept of 'sisu,' CEO of the customer feedback company HappyOrNot Miika Makitalo told CNBC, which is "an ...

The World Happiness Report released its annual rankings of the happiest countries this week — most of the top 10 were European.