Finnish officials say the vessel is suspected of being responsible for the damage to the cable owned by the telecoms group Elisa and located in Estonia's exclusive economic zone. No details about the identity of the vessel were disclosed. The cable was damaged in the Gulf of Finland, part of the Baltic Sea bordered by Estonia, Finland and Russia. Elisa, which is based in Helsinki, detected a fault in its cable early on Wednesday and reported it to Finnish authorities, police said.
Finnish police on Wednesday seized a vessel suspected of damaging a telecommunications cable between Helsinki and Tallinn, Estonia. The vessel was spotted with its anchor lowered near the site in Estonia's exclusive economic zone where telecom provider Elisa detected a fault early Wednesday. A Finnish border guard vessel and helicopter located the ship and ordered it to stop, raise its anchor, and move into Finnish territorial waters.
Cracking open our breakfast Easter eggs and discovering they were full of mini-eggs is about as surprising as opening a birthday card from your Grandma and pretending you didn't see the cash inside while you read her best wishes. No, you knew the little sugar coated chocolate goodies were there, you just needed to put up the false air of surprise to comfortably indulge in a chocolatey desert to follow your chocolate breakfast.
On a clear but chilly autumn day, Poa Pohjola and her partner Wilhelm Blomberg are relaxing in their Helsinki apartment while their baby naps outside on the balcony, in traditional Finnish style. "They sleep very well outside, in colder degrees, I think," Pohjola said with a laugh. "Or, that's how I grew up thinking." Pohjola is 38 and Blomberg is 35. They've been together for about three years, and they started talking about having a baby early on - even though Pohjola had once thought she might never have kids.
The Nordic country of Finland stands out when it comes to quality of life, earning the top spot on the Global Retirement Index from Natixis Investment Managers. The country moved up a spot after coming in second place last year. To determine the ranking, the company looked at five quality of life indicators: air quality, biodiversity and habitat, environmental factors, happiness, and water and sanitation. Finland was a standout in happiness and water and sanitation, taking the top spot in both categories.
Norway's second match at the Women’s Euro 2025 showcased their vulnerability, with a lackluster performance against an unexpected challenge from Finland, who adapted well throughout the game.
Finland's summer offers a peaceful escape from daily life, marked by its serene landscapes and culinary delights, exceeding all expectations for a Scandinavian getaway.
Nobina's agreement to acquire Revon Turistiliikenne OY and Repo-Lines OY strengthens its presence in Finland, enhancing public transportation services and operational collaboration.