Oct 02 WATCH: Trump holds joint news conference with Finland’s president Finnish President Sauli Niinisto urged President Donald Trump to work with European leaders and added: “Mr. President, you have here a great democracy. Keep it going on."… Continue reading
Mar 21 Finland again tops list of happiest nations, U.S. ranking drops By Jari Tanner, Associated Press Researchers say Finland has succeeded in generating a happiness recipe not simply dependent on economic and material wealth. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 7:18 President Trump lowers expectations for Putin meeting By PBS News Hour President Trump was greeted with protests when he arrived in Helsinki for his first formal meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. After calling the European Union, a long-time ally, a trade “foe” at an interview on Saturday, Trump downplayed his… Continue watching
Jul 13 What Trump has to gain (and lose) in his meeting with Putin By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump's strategy for his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin brings certain benefits but also risks, experts and officials said. Here’s what we're watching. Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH: Trump slams NAFTA, insists Mexico will pay for border wall in news conference with Finnish president By Associated Press President Donald Trump and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will speak around 4:30 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch 3:30 News Wrap: 2 stabbed to death in Finland attack By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, a man stabbed two to death and wounded six others in a Finnish city about 95 miles outside of Helsinki. The attacker was shot in the leg and captured. Also, a state trooper who died… Continue watching
Mar 02 Same-sex marriage just became legal in Finland By Iman Smith The legislation serves as a triumph for marriage equality advocates, there’s a caveat. The Finnish Lutheran church is still divided on the issue. Continue reading
Jan 08 Yes, this man is the U.S. ambassador to Finland By Domenico Montanaro Being an ambassador is a pretty staid job. That is, unless you’re Bruce Oreck. Since being sworn in as ambassador to Finland in 2009, his holiday cards have become the stuff of legend. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch Searching for Lessons on Education at Schools Around the Globe Searching for Lessons on Education at Schools Around the Globe… Continue watching
Jul 05 Finland Makes Internet a ‘Basic Right’ By Larisa Epatko When one thinks of basic rights, things like voting, clean water or education might come to mind. Now, add Internet access to that list. Finland this month became the first country in the world to make high-speed Internet service a… Continue reading