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The United States and Finland have reached a deal for the U.S. Coast Guard to acquire up to 11 new icebreaker ships, a step intended to strengthen America's presence and security in the Arctic. Deal Critical Amid Russia, China’s Influence The deal, announced by President Donald Trump and...

The 2024 year may be one for Americans to forget with a divided nation thanks to a contentious presidential election cycle. That political divide may have weighed into the recent world country rankings, where the U.S. hit a new low. What Happened: While many investors may have been happy in 2024...

Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) is making waves with a novel environmental initiative – launch of a 2-megawatt pilot project in Finland, that leverages the heat generated by Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining to warm a community of 11,000 residents. What Happened: The...

In response to recent provocations from Russia, six NATO countries are planning to construct a “drone wall” to safeguard their borders. What Happened: The nations involved in this initiative are Finland, Norway, Poland, and the three Baltic states. The idea is to deploy drones along...

In a recent opinion piece, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, Elisabeth Braw, has suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s recent threats to station troops near the Finnish border are unlikely to materialize due to a lack of military resources. Why It Matters: Putin’s...

The Bank of Finland (BOF) announced it was underway to create a Finnish instant payment solution compatible with European standards. The solution will be based on credit transfer and not depend on payment card rails, as reported by CoinTelegraph. Find out more about how the European Union is...

Hungarian Parliament Vice Speaker warned that Finland’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would increase the likelihood of escalation with Vladimir Putin.  What Happened: Dora Duro, in an interview with the Izvestia newspaper, said, "If...

The Finnish Parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed all the legislation necessary for joining NATO amid growing security fears as Vladimir Putin‘s invasion of Ukraine intensifies. What Happened: Out of Finland's 200-member Parliament, 184 voted in favor of the Nordic nation joining NATO...

Finland is building a 200-kilometer fence on the Russian border amid growing fears of security as Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine intensifies.  What Happened: The Finnish Border Guard said in a statement that terrain work began on Tuesday “with forest clearance and will proceed in such a...

Four individuals were sentenced by the English County of Lancashire following an investigation into a £20 million Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fraud. The fraud began in 2017 when James Parker, the alleged gang leader, discovered a glitch in an Australian cryptocurrency trading website that...

A 25-year-old Finnish national has been charged with extorting a once-renowned but now-bankrupt online psychotherapy company and its patients in 2020. What Happened: In late October, Julius "Zeekill" Kivimaki was arrested in absentia for attempting to extort money from the Vastaamo...

The U.S. on Wednesday approved the potential sale of guided multiple-launch rocket systems and related equipment to Finland.  What Happened: The Pentagon said the principal contractor would be Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) for the deal valued at an estimated cost of $535 million approved by the U...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) said it is establishing an internal games studio in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland, with Marko Lastikka as the studio director. What Happened: Netflix said the move was in line with the company’s vision to build a...

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin is facing major political backlash after a video of her partying with fellow politicians and celebrities was leaked on social media. What Happened: The Finnish opposition leaders have called for the 36-year-old Marin to take a drug test after footage...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he has "no problem" with neighbors Finland and Sweden joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), but signaled there might be more tensions in the future. What Happened: Putin criticized NATO’s "...