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The drone found in the Pellingi archipelago in the Gulf of Finland is initially reported to be of Russian origin, Finnish public broadcasting company Yle reported, although a representative of the coast guard did not confirm the information. (translated)

Yle: Soome lahe saarestikust leitud droon on esialgsetel andmetel Vene päritolu

The article discusses Russia's planned provocations against the Baltic states, drawing parallels to the year 1939, when the regimes of Hitler and Stalin accused Poland, Finland, and Estonia of false flag attacks. (translated)

SAATANLIKUD PROVOKATSIOONID ⟩ «Soomlased» tulistasid venelasi kahuritest, «eestlased» aga uputasid Vene laeva

Heartfelt wishes, Ülle Madise, Estonia's future president. I am very much looking forward to our cooperation. Estonia and Finland are united by a unique friendship, mutual trust, and shared values. (translated)

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The Finnish court shortened the prison sentence of Russian neo-Nazi Vojislav Torden, who was accused of war crimes committed in Ukraine in 2014, to 12 and a half years, finding that there was no evidence of murders or causing injuries, but recognizing his involvement in an ambush attack and the taking of degrading photographs. (translated)

Soome kohus lühendas Vene sõjakurjategija vanglakaristust
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb noted that China does not allow Russia to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine, which he believes acts as an effective deterrent, considering the close economic and diplomatic relations between China and Russia. (translated)

Stubbi sõnul ei luba Hiina Venemaal tuumarelvi kasutada

Finnish President Alexander Stubb confirmed that the Chinese Foreign Minister has promised to prevent Russia from using nuclear weapons in Ukraine. (translated)

Stubb: Hiina ei lubaks Venemaal Ukrainas tuumarelva kasutada

The Finnish police uncovered a large drug network centered around three Estonian citizens, from whom 14.5 kilograms of amphetamines, 20 kilograms of marijuana, and other dangerous substances were found. (translated)

SOOMES PALJASTATI HIIGLASLIK NARKOSKEEM ⟩ Kolme eestlast kahtlustatakse narkoäris: politsei leidis 260 000 doosi jagu eriti ohtlikku uimastit

Sweden is sending Gripen fighter jets and navy ships to the Finland-Russia border to provide military support to Finland in accordance with Finland's request. (translated)

SVT: Rootsi saadab Soome-Venemaa piiri äärde Gripeni hävitajad
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Sweden is sending Gripen fighters and warships to the Finnish-Russian border to strengthen Finland's territorial defense and NATO deterrence in response to Russia's war in Ukraine and airspace violations. (translated)

Rootsi saadab Soome-Vene piirile Gripeni hävitajad ja sõjalaevad

The Baltic states, Poland, and Finland submitted a letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, expressing concern over Russia's aggression and the security of the eastern border, demanding an additional investment of 115 billion dollars. (translated)

Balti riigid von der Leyenile: idapiiri julgeolek vajab 115 miljardit dollarit lisaraha

The increasing temperature in Finland has shown that the risk of a certain harmless amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, can become life-threatening, as evidenced by the tragic death of an eight-year-old girl in Louisiana from a rare infection, raising questions about the understanding of the amoeba's spread and recommended precautions for swimmers. (translated)

KLIIMASOOJENEMISE VAIKNE OHT ⟩ Soojenemine laiendab tapva amööbi levikut – üks 8 aastane tüdruk suri just
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The Finnish economy has turned to growth, but the improvement in consumer confidence will still take time. (translated)

Soome majandus pöördus kasvule

Finnish researchers have created a new biodegradable skin-like material based on fungal mycelium, which offers a more environmentally friendly and ethical alternative to animal leather, while also being strong, flexible, and geared towards rapid production. (translated)

Soomlased on hakkama saanud seentest toodetud tehisanahaga, mis võib peagi jõuda moemaailma

The report from the Finnish Defence Forces Research Institute estimates that Russia's aggression towards Finland will intensify by 2040, possibly leading to an attack or attempts to separate Finland from other NATO countries, while emphasizing the importance of alliance relationships and the risks of relying on them. (translated)

Kaitsejõudude uuring ennustab Soome julgeolekule süngeid aegu
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the racist chants that were heard during the football match held in Turku and called on the authorities to take decisive action against racism, while the Football Association of Finland initiates disciplinary proceedings regarding the case. (translated)

Infantino mõistab hukka rassismijuhtumi Turu mängus: jälk ja vastik
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The Finnish Air Force announced that the first F-35 fighter jets will arrive in the country at the beginning of October, when there will also be an official ceremony at the Rovaniemi air force base. (translated)

Soome saab oktoobris kätte esimesed F-35 hävituslennukid

Extensive forest fires in Siberia are worsening air quality in Finland, bringing fine particles from Lapland through the Baltic Sea to the southern part of the country, reported Katriina Kyllönen, a scientist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute. (translated)

Siberi metsapõlengud halvendavad Soomes õhukvaliteeti

The article discusses the impact of Finland's plans on political decisions regarding artificial intelligence, following tests that showed that although artificial intelligence has no citizenship or party affiliation, it must participate in complex ethical debates, raising questions about the origins of machines' value judgments. (translated)

Kas tehisaru poliitilised valikud on vasakpoolsed? Helsingin Sanomate 24 keelemudeli test andis üllatava tulemuse

The Finnish company Innokas has signed a preliminary agreement with the Ukrainian drone manufacturer Airlogix to start producing drones for the Ukrainian armed forces, thereby altering Ukraine's military capabilities and the balance of the defense industry in Northern Europe. (translated)

Soomes hakatakse Ukraina jaoks droone tootma

The Finnish Ministry of Defence announced that there are suspicions of a Russian aircraft violating airspace in the western part of the Gulf of Finland, and an investigation is underway. (translated)

Soome kahtlustab Venemaa lennukit oma õhuruumi rikkumises