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Finnair says Chinese access to Russian airspace creates unfair competition

Diplomacy

The Finnish carrier has renewed pressure over a structural advantage that lets Chinese airlines fly shorter Europe–Asia routes while EU operators detour around Russia.

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Finland says jamming and wind diverted four armed Ukrainian drones into its territory

Strikes

Finnish investigators closed the criminal cases after determining that the explosive-carrying aircraft were intended for Ukraine’s campaign against Russia and entered Finland accidentally.

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Google commits €13 billion to four Finnish AI and data-centre locations

Energy

The two-year programme is Google’s largest announced European investment and will expand computing, energy and workforce infrastructure across Finland.

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Pentagon AI chief warns allies lack US resources as NATO races for interoperability

Security

Washington is accelerating military AI deployment while NATO works to prevent uneven national systems from becoming a barrier to collective operations.

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EU announces €200 million Greenland package and signs partnership declaration in Nuuk

Security

Connectivity, energy and local development commitments accompany European support for Greenland and Denmark amid US pressure.

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EU Arctic policy revision remains without a publication date as security demands grow

Security

Commission comments to Euronews point to an unfinished update, while existing EU policy and NATO deployments show the competing priorities it must address.

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Sweden authorises HIMARS purchase as Nordic defence cooperation deepens

Security

The procurement adds a future artillery capability to Sweden’s expanding role in NATO’s northern defence arrangements.

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Finland opens trial over alleged online abuse of 361 children

World affairs

The proceedings coincide with European efforts to strengthen criminal law and protection for victims of digital exploitation.

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Finland completes sections of Russia border barrier, Meduza reports

Security

The project places migration control within a wider European debate over security, asylum and relations with Moscow.

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