Dramatic shift from decades-old neutrality comes after warning by Moscow of 'military and political repercussions' should Helsinki and neighboring Sweden join alliance

Band back on tour performing latest album, 'Moonflowers,' a grim but thoughtful musical experience

Social Democrats to make decision by May 24, likely ensuring a parliamentary majority, particularly if neighboring Finland also opts to join alliance in wake of Russian aggression

'Naturally, we will have to reinforce these borders,' deputy chair of Russian security council says as Helsinki, Stockholm consider membership in military alliance

Finland again tops the UN-sponsored list, with the US in 16th, Britain 17th, France 20th; research was completed before Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Finnish ambassador says 'we have our suspicions of course' over who was behind use of NSO Group's Pegasus, but doesn't elaborate

Felm says it hasn't seen evidence that funds given to Defense for Children International-Palestine were used improperly, but warns of potential banking sanctions

Shelved amendment to new law on female genital mutilation would have potentially limited or outlawed nonmedical circumcision of males

A Swedish count and future brother-in-law to Hermann Goering introduced the emblem to country in 1918, two years before the Nazi Party officially adopted it

Finland (again) tops UN's annual World Happiness Report; Tel Aviv is world 8th happiest city; data prepared before coronavirus crisis