Finland’s new quarantine rules could make a Nordic escape possible

For a short break in a winter wonderland, look no further than Finland. From November 23, it will allow UK tourists to visit for three days without enduring quarantine if, before arriving, they’d taken a Covid-19 test with a negative result. Finland remains one of the few countries in Europe that holidaymakers from the UK … Read more

Finland’s prime minister Sanna Marin, 34, leaves EU summit to self-isolate

Finland’s prime minister Sanna Marin, 34, flies home from EU summit to self-isolate after meeting MP who later tested positive for coronavirus Marin was flying home from Brussels a day after EU chief von der Leyen also left Finnish PM said she had asked the leader of Sweden to cover Finland’s interests Marin had attended … Read more

Finland’s air force quietly ditches infamous SWASTIKA symbol from its command insignia

Finland’s air force quietly ditches infamous SWASTIKA symbol from its command insignia The air force had used the symbol ever since it was founded in 1918 A blue swastika on a white background was used on Finland’s planes until 1945  Until recently, it still featured in some unit emblems, flags and decorations The swastika had … Read more

Finland’s air force drops SWASTIKA from its command insignia

Finland’s air force quietly ditches infamous SWASTIKA symbol from its command insignia The air force had used the symbol ever since it was founded in 1918 A blue swastika on a white background was used on Finland’s planes until 1945  Until recently, it still featured in some unit emblems, flags and decorations The swastika had … Read more