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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

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 13, Mar 2025

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.

Firas Al-Madi 24, Aug 2023

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu attend a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey, November 3, 2022. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya

Turkey Says Sweden, Finland Not Yet Done Enough Under NATO Deal

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…

Al Majalla - London 26, Aug 2022

NATO’s Enlargement

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…

Suzan Quitaz 19, Aug 2022

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Remembering Eduardo Galeano: the voice of the oppressed

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Finnish writer Martta Kaukonen on film, fame, and fjords

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