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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Pastor Stumbled Drunk, Corporal Brewed Moonshine โ€“ We Received Information on the Conduct of Finnish Soldiers That Is Not Suitable for Daylight

Finnish peacekeepers are facing serious allegations regarding their conduct, as recent investigations reveal disturbing behaviors reported in the past year.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish Soldiers Lifted One Woman Above All Others - 'I Love Who I Want'

The article discusses the enduring legacy of a female entertainer who was particularly admired by Finnish soldiers during the Continuation War.

Mar 15 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Plans Ready: How Finns Would Be Evacuated to Norway and Sweden if Russia Attacked

NATO discusses plans for the evacuation of injured Finnish soldiers to Norway and Sweden in case of a Russian attack.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Army warns about noise - here's why

The Finnish Army is conducting training exercises in Uusimaa and Kymenlaakso, causing potential noise disturbances from soldiers and helicopters.

Mar 7 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

NATO General Praises Finnish Soldiers โ€“ "They Made a Great Impression on Me"

A NATO lieutenant general commended Finnish soldiers' capabilities during a recent visit to Finland, emphasizing the importance of their skills in cold and arctic conditions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The situation in Mexico is escalating - a new message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Finns

The situation in Mexico has intensified, leading to the deaths of 25 National Guard soldiers and prompting the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to advise citizens to stay safe.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Viruses Torment Soldiers

The Finnish Defense Forces are facing health issues with soldiers due to the presence of influenza and adenoviruses in military installations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: Soldiers from NATO countries suspected of crimes in Finland

U.S. and UK military representatives are suspected in several criminal cases in Finland, with investigations often falling under the jurisdiction of their respective countries rather than Finnish courts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

LEGAL DILEMMA โŸฉ Swedish soldiers planting mines with Finns may face imprisonment

Finnish soldiers participating in joint exercises with Swedish troops may face legal consequences as Sweden has not opted out of the Ottawa Convention banning land mines, while Finland and other neighboring countries have.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

"Death from the forests, lakes, and the sky above!" โ€“ the conditions of the Winter War horrified the British

The article discusses how the harsh conditions faced by Finnish soldiers during the Winter War were shocking to the British, as highlighted in a 1940 news reel.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

NEW OLD SKILL โŸฉ Finnish conscripts learn to use infantry mines again, previously prohibited

Finnish soldiers will begin training to use infantry mines again after withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention due to threats from neighboring Russia.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Controversial weapon is being put back into use: Soldiers' direct assessment: 'Yes, it can cause destruction'

Finnish soldiers express support for the return of infantry mines, stating their effectiveness and the need for enhanced military capabilities.

Feb 7 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In the forests of Finland, soldiers are retraining to lay anti-personnel mines

Finnish conscripts are being trained to effectively use anti-personnel mines, which were banned in Finland in 2012, as part of a military exercise amid defense concerns along the border with Russia.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

The Russian economy is under increasing pressure, the mercenary model no longer works

Finnish experts assess that Russia's economic growth may halt this year as the previously effective recruitment model for soldiers, based on generous pay, is now becoming exhausted.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Finland will not participate in military exercises in Greenland for the time being

Finnish soldiers will not be participating in Danish military exercises in Greenland in the near future, as Finland assesses its possible involvement following feedback from liaison officers who attended previous exercises.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Source: Finns told to be gentle towards Americans during military exercise. Finns: No

The Finnish military has denied claims that it was instructed to 'be gentle' with American soldiers during a major joint military exercise in the Arctic last year, which became viral on social media.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

Did they have to concede to the Americans? What actually happened during the exercise that caused a stir

The Joint Viking military exercise faced scrutiny over allegations that Finnish troops had to concede to American forces, involving over 10,000 soldiers from nine nations, highlighting military cooperation in the strategically important Arctic region.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:28 UTC

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