National Coalition Party (NCP) — 4 Breaking News (Weekly)

Apr 20

Finnish President Stubb announces family cat's death: "It is a sad week for our family. Our dear Nala has passed away," Stubb said in a post on Instagram.

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Apr 19

Von der Leyen: "We should be more Finnish when it comes to security": The President of the EU Commission met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) in ...

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Apr 23

Stubb in Sweden: "The post-Cold War period has ended": President Stubb has begun a two-day trip to Sweden, his first state visit since taking office ...

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Apr 21

Finnish president thanks US lawmakers for approving $60bn Ukraine aid package: The US Senate passed a similar measure a couple of months ago and is expected to ...

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Apr 24

Wednesday's papers: Ukrainian conscription, Stubb in Sweden, and wolves in Turku: Ilta-Sanomat went to meet Ukrainians at an assistance depot run by the ...

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Apr 16

Finland plans "difficult but necessary" spending cuts and tax rises: The budget for 2025-2028 will see the country's general rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) ...

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Apr 11

Europe should talk less and prepare more against Russian threat, says Finnish president

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Quick Glance: Finland’s Stubb Calls for Improved Structuring of EU and NATO Defence Tasks

Finland's President Alexander Stubb aims for a clear distinction between EU and NATO in defense matters, emphasizing the need for better integration of defense capabilities within the two organizations.

Stubb highlighted the importance of NATO setting priorities and the EU playing a significant role in developing defense capabilities through funding, technology, and industrial policy.

The EU is set to review a new EU-wide defense market scheme, the European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP), to promote joint procurement of defense products.

Stubb advocates for the EU to play a larger role in defense to strengthen European defense forces and reduce reliance on the United States for security matters.

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Apr 20

Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen hopeful Ukraine will get defence aid in time: The US Congress is expected to soon vote on a new military package for Ukraine ...

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Apr 15

Finland’s Cabinet Seeks €3 Billion of Austerity in Budget Talks: Finland’s government is seeking an additional €3 billion ($3.2 billion) worth of austerity ...

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Apr 24

Finland's Stubb says best way to avoid war is to 'talk less and prepare more': In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about a Bulgarian pro-Russian ...

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Quick Glance: Romanian parties withdraw from joint mayoral bid

Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the National Liberal Party (PNL) have made the decision to withdraw their joint candidate in the race for the mayorship of Bucharest. This announcement was made by the parties on Tuesday, two weeks prior to the commencement of their campaign for local and European elections, scheduled for June 9.

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Apr 23

NATO newcomer Finland is now a 'front-line state' for the alliance, Finnish president says

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Apr 14

Stubb, Orpo condemn Iran's "reckless" attack on Israel: Finnish leaders called on the countries to show restraint and de-escalate the crisis.

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Apr 17

Finnish president making first state visit to Sweden, with focus on defence, security

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Apr 15

President Stubb: Finland still working to de-escalate Israel-Iran situation: "Finland strongly condemns Iran’s strike and emphasises the critical importance of ...

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Apr 14

Stubb, Orpo condemn Iran's "reckless" attack on Israel: Finnish leaders called on the countries to show restraint and de-escalate the crisis.

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Apr 13

Orpo: Value-added tax will rise, but not on food: VAT is set to rise on medicine, transport, culture and sport, but not on food.

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Apr 11

'Be more Finnish', President Stubb urges EU countries in FT interview: In his first interview with an international newspaper since taking office ...

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Apr 15

EU Commission president to visit Finnish-Russian border: Ursula von der Leyen and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will travel to the city of Lappeenranta on ...

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Apr 23

At the reception in Stockholm: What happened to Queen Silvia's eye?: It's a festive occasion: shortly after taking office, Finland's new President Alexander ...

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Apr 07

Finnish president believes it is right to keep border with Russia closed: Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes that the Finnish governments decision to ...

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Apr 06

President Stubb defends eastern border closure: Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Saturday reinforced Finnish support for Ukraine and defended the indefinite ...

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Apr 17

Finnish government unveils €1.6bn in new spending cuts, €1.4bn in new tax hikes: Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) on Tuesday described the measures as heavy but ...

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Apr 20

Limiting migration: Von der Leyen praises Finland's border closures: Helsinki has registered that Russia is smuggling refugees from the Middle East and Africa ...

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Apr 18

Orpo responds to concerns and criticism sparked by tax hikes, spending cuts: Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Tuesday told YLE that the effects of the value-added ...

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Apr 05

Yle poll: Government parties lose support, SDP in pole position: The latest voter support survey was conducted during a period when spending cuts and political ...

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Apr 15

HS: Finnish government to raise value-added tax, tax burden of pensioners: The government will start its two-day framework session today, with the objective of ...

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Apr 07

Orpo says border threat "evident" as Finland prepares deportation law: A law is in the works to prevent those attempting to cross the eastern border from seeking ...

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Apr 16

Stubb: Finnish-Israeli arms trade to be affected by Iran’s attack on Israel: President Alexander Stubb assured at a news conference yesterday that the tense ...

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Apr 15

PM Orpo, government enter "extremely difficult" budget talks: On Monday morning government parties agreed on the need to make more savings ...

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Apr 12

Finland to set up rehabilitation service for violent minors: Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso (PS) on Tuesday confirmed to Helsingin Sanomat ...

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Apr 10

Majority of Finns dissatisfied with government: According to the latest party barometer by research firm Veriani, 61 percent of Finns believe that Prime Minister ...

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Apr 15

HS: Government to close company employing people with limited work capacity: THE GOVERNMENT of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) is considering shutting down ...

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Apr 09

MPs mostly opposed to sending troops to Ukraine: French President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea of possibly sending Western troops to Ukraine in February ...

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Apr 22

European election poll shows NCP in the lead: Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's National Coalition Party (NCP) and the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) could ...

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Yeni Şafak Apr 19

Finland warns ‘situation is very dangerous' in Middle East: Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo urges Iran, Israel to end ‘revenge attacks'

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Apr 19

Finland says EU should help end migrant influx from Russia: HELSINKI (Reuters) -The European Union should take measures to help Finland put a stop to an influx ...

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Yeni Şafak Apr 15

Israel likely to carry out counterattack on Iran: Finnish president: Finland calls on ‘all parties to show restraint' amid rising tensions in Mideast

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Apr 16

Stubb's presidential campaign cost €2.7m: Pekka Haavisto, who was NCP candidate Alexander Stubb's second-round opponent, spent 1.9m euros vying for the ...

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Apr 03

Stubb, Halla-aho visit Kyiv as Finland signs defence deal with Ukraine: The defence deal does not entail Finland sending soldiers to Ukraine.

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Apr 05

How do Finland's labour market reforms stack up against the other Nordic nations?

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Mar 31

Finnish foreign minister admits possibility of sending foreign troops to Ukraine: Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has not ruled out the possibility of ...

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Mar 25

Finland's first lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb switches jobs from industry to academia: "I believe that my new role will give me a better opportunity to serve Finland ...

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Mar 28

Thursday's papers: Stubb backs government border plans, petrol prices, holiday traffic

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Apr 04

Finland's first year in Nato: Stubb cites "revolutionary change": Nato celebrates its 75th anniversary in Brussels on Thursday, along with the accession of ...

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Mar 23

Stubb, Orpo express shock, condolences over Moscow attack: Finland’s president and premier expressed sympathy for the victims and their loved ones – but not ...

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Mar 22

President Stubb approves Nato agreements, announces visit to Eastern Finland: Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb will travel to the eastern ...

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Mar 23

Can fertility treatments revive Finland's sluggish birth rate?: The government wants to make private fertility treatments more affordable.

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Apr 03

🇫🇮President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Finland Alexander Stubb signed an Agreement on cooperation in the field of security and long-term ... Show more

Quick Glance: Ukraine and Finland Sign Mutual Security Agreement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish President Alexander Stubb signed a security agreement between the two nations during a joint briefing in Kyiv.

The signed security agreement signifies a commitment to strengthen the security ties between Ukraine and Finland.

President Zelensky highlighted the positive impact of the security agreement on the defense capabilities of both countries. The agreement is expected to lead to increased collaboration in various security-related areas, fostering mutual trust and cooperation.

The joint statement by Presidents Zelensky and Stubb underscores the shared commitment to promoting peace and security in the region. The security agreement reflects a strategic partnership aimed at addressing common security challenges and enhancing regional stability.

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Mar 27

Wednesday's papers: Split over strikes, fuel supplies, Stubb's first local tour: A fresh poll shows nearly equal public support for, and opposition to ...

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Mar 18

PM Orpo: Finland working on strategy to keep foreign students beyond graduation: Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hosted a meeting with representatives from immigrant ...

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Apr 03

Finnish president meets Ukrainian defenders of Hostomel Airport – photo: Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who is making his first visit to Ukraine as president ...

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Mar 20

Finnish Unions Extend Strikes to Fight Right-Wing Attack on Labor, Safety Net: "The policies now pursued by the Orpo-Purra government fulfill long-standing ...

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High North News Mar 11

Finland's New President: “Fear is the Worst Possible Guiding Principle in Foreign Policy”

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Quick Glance: The New Finnish President: Fear as the Least Suitable Guide in Foreign Policy

The transition of the Finnish presidency from Sauli Niinistö to Alexander Stubb underscores the importance of maintaining composure in foreign and security policy.

Stubb, the new president, emphasizes the foundation of value-based realism in Finland's foreign and security policy.

Stubb cautions against fear being the least suitable guide in foreign policy and underscores the significance of collaboration and readiness for changes.

Niinistö reflects on the past years, the importance of NATO membership, and the imperative of working towards peace.

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Mar 01

Finland's new President Stubb vows to ensure peace "under all circumstances": "We are standing on the threshold of a new era," Stubb said during his inaugural ...

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Mar 19

HS poll: Support dips slightly for NCP, Finns Party: The ruling National Coalition Party is still Finland's most popular party, according to Helsingin Sanomat's ...

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Mar 31

Finland doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine in the future - Euromaidan Press

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Mar 20

New strikes called as dispute deepens: The dispute between unions and the government remains deadlocked after meetings between unions ...

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Mar 16

Finnish Foreign Minister says West should not rule out sending troops to Ukraine in future

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Mar 13

🇪🇺 What Europe is all about - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo

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Feb 29

Häkkänen: Finnish weapons provided to Ukraine can be used to strike on Russian soil

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Mar 09

Unions say strikes will go ahead despite PM Orpo's last-ditch call to cancel plans

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Mar 18

Finnish government unveils bill to limit asylum applications at eastern border: Government ministers and officials both acknowledged on Friday that the bill ...

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Mar 10

Labour federation buys personal newspaper ad directed at Orpo: 'Petteri, isn't it time we agreed?'

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Mar 10

Finnish defence minister: Sweden joining Nato boosts Finland's defence: Finland's Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen visited the Nordic Response military exercise ...

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Mar 15

Orpo: Tougher restrictions needed in case border situation escalates: The government wants to give border authorities the power to force some asylum seekers back ...

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Mar 08

Finnish climate minister in Ukraine to discuss war's environmental impact: Kai Mykkänen (NCP) visited the war-torn country on Friday to assess the environmental ...

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Mar 16

Nato to set up business accelerator, two technology test centres in Finland: The centres will be located in Espoo and Oulu, and the accelerator in Espoo ...

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Mar 15

Friday's papers: Ukrainian security deal, Tampere bike hangars, and ice swimming brrreakfast

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Mar 03

Finnish defence minister calls on West to find money for shells for Ukraine "immediately"

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Mar 07

Stubb's first foreign visit as president to Norway for military exercise: Stubb's trip to Norway is a departure from tradition, as Finnish leaders' first ...

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Mar 15

Stubb confers with UN and Nato chiefs on Ukraine and Gaza: The Finnish president, who took office two weeks ago, held phone talks with Jens Stoltenberg and ...

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Mar 11

Orpo’s remarks about Finns Party draw criticism from opposition lawmakers: Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) indicated to Politico last week that the ...

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Mar 14

Thursday's papers: Nordics over Baltics, PM defends coalition, scams and more scams

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Mar 16

Orpo presents first details of bill to bolster security at Finland's eastern border

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Mar 01

Friday's papers: A polyglot president, housing shortages and an affinity for Finglish

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Mar 06

Wednesday's papers: Labour market standoff, Finnair wraps up weigh-ins, answers about scabies

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Mar 11

Finns flirt with an offensive realist stance in electing their new president: Finland is new to NATO’s nuclear alliance. With its legacy of neutrality and ...

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Mar 08

Yle poll: NCP stay top, Finns Party support dips: The Finns Party has lost some support among voters, according to the latest opinion poll conducted for Yle.

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Feb 29

Finland's foreign minister says profits from Russian assets should be used to buy weapons for Ukraine

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Mar 19

🇫🇮The Finnish government has allocated €30 million for the purchase of ammunition as part of the Czech initiative, announced Finnish Defense Minister Antti ... Show more

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