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Finnish writer Martta Kaukonen on film, fame, and fjords

Fêted on the literary scene, the Finnish film critic turned novelist still finds all the attention a little surreal, but that watching so many movies—and having an encouraging editor—helped her write

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Finnish director Aki Kaurismaki poses during a photocall for "Kuolleet Lehdet" (Fallen Leaves) during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2023.

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Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki finds hope amongst war in “Fallen Leaves”

Six years after announcing his retirement, Finland's most renowned filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki is back with tragicomedy "Fallen Leaves", addressing jaded lovers, war and triumphant human connection.

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Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday that Sweden and Finland have not yet fulfilled all obligations under a deal clearing their bids to join NATO, and they must still take concrete steps. …

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Sanna Marin: The Youngest PM in the History of Finland

Sanna Mirella Marin, 36, is a Finnish politician who has served as the prime minister of Finland since 2019. Taking office at the age of 34, she is the youngest person to hold the office in Finnish…

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President Putin has always been a strong opponent of any NATO expansion, calling it an imperialist threat and claiming that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is nothing more than an…

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