Sir: Eight years in a row, Finland, a European country, was chosen by a UN survey as the happiest country in the world. Some ...

A former boys’ boarding school, Hotel Korpikartano offers rustic, no-frills accommodation with a log-cabin vibe, hearty buffet-style meals, chilled staff, cosy rooms, and that Finnish staple, the ...

EU-funded research is helping to turn old clothes into new, quality products, aiming to reduce textile waste and make recycled textiles the norm.By Ali JonesIn a factory in Waregem, north-west Belgium ...

As electric vehicles usher in a cleaner, quieter era, something visceral is inevitably lost. Addressing that nostalgia with ...

Visitors view exhibits at the 2025 Helsinki Antique Fair in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on Nov. 1, 2025. The two-day fair opened here on Saturday. As one of the largest antique exhibitions and ...

Finland’s decision to seal its border with Russia was meant to protect its sovereignty — but it’s now tearing through its economy. In South Karelia, once buzzing with Russian shoppers and cross-border ...

The former Finnish prime minister who was ousted from office a year after being filmed partying in raunchy home-videos has no ...

The Icelandic heavyweight will face a Venezuelan opponent in his next bout, which he hopes will lead to a bigger opportunity in England.

Donald Trump has threatened military action in Nigeria over attacks on Christians. Nigeria denies claims of religious persecution. Trump says US aid will stop unless action is taken.

Icelandic heavyweight Gunnar Kolbeinn Kristinsson (18-0) will fight Venezuelan Pedro Martinez (13-4) November 29 on a Steel Ring show in Oulu (Finland) in a non-title fight scheduled for eight rounds.

Four months before the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, the competition is fierce for spots on Olympic rosters and the Czech team that will head to Tampere, Finland, this week for the Karjala Cup ...

The Dutch defence is stronger than ever, leaving Ronald Koeman spoilt for choice, with stars like Matthijs de Ligt fighting for a place in the squad.