Finland

According to the head of Sweden's government, Ulf Kristersson, Turkey's demands on his country continue to stand in the way of Sweden joining NATO. "Turkey has confirmed that we have done what we promised them," Kristersson said Sunday at a security and defense conference in Sälen, western Sweden.

Von Newsdesk

The debate on the delivery of infantry fighting vehicles or battle tanks to Ukraine has taken a turn: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gives the go-ahead for the delivery of up to 40 Marder. Meanwhile, a Finnish initiative demands that Germany take the lead in tank deliveries.

Von Nana Brink

When Sanna Mirella Marin became Prime Minister of Finland in December 2019, she was by no means the first woman to hold the office. But she was the youngest female prime minister in Finland's history.

For weeks, the EU has been debating the issuance of visas to Russian tourists. In Prague, foreign ministers have now agreed to suspend the visa deal with Russia. But some states are planning further restrictions.

Von Ella Joyner