Finland

Finland Heats Up the Eurovision 2025 Race: Six Acts Battle for the Chance to Shine on Basel’s Stage!

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HELSINKI, Finland — Excitement is brewing in Finland as the country prepares to select its contender for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. The national selection competition, UMK 2025, is set to take place on February 8, with six musical acts vying for the honor of representing Finland on the grand stage in Basel. Among the competitors is Erika Vikman, whose entry “Ich komme” has been described as an audacious exploration of sexuality, complete with a perplexing and potentially explosive finale. Critics have highlighted the song’s potential, suggesting that if Vikman navigates her performance effectively, it … Read more

Finland Enacts New Legislation to Restrict Migrant Entry at Russian Border

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Helsinki, Finland — Finland’s parliament has recently enacted a law granting authorities the power to turn away asylum-seekers at the border in times of crisis, particularly focusing on the influx of migrants from Russia. This move comes as a measure to better manage migration and secure the nation’s borders as tensions and geopolitical shifts impact European boundaries. The legislation comes in the wake of increased concerns about the potential for large-scale unauthorized migration across the Finnish-Russian border, reminiscent of the situation in 2015 when Europe witnessed one of its most significant influxes of refugees and … Read more