Finland

American crypto entrepreneur Richard Heart was arrested in Istanbul acting on an international warrant from Finland over tax evasion, causing turmoil in his associated digital tokens.

Keshet Teufa announced the resumption of direct charter flights to Rovaniemi, Lapland, starting January 27, offering upgraded 4- and 5-star packages, Northern Lights viewings, and kosher tours.

Finland has announced its 34th military aid package for Ukraine, valued at $334 million, to support Kyiv's defense capabilities ahead of the winter season.

An amateur archaeologist in Finland discovered nearly five kilograms of silver from the Viking Age using a metal detector, marking the largest coin hoard ever found in the country.

Israel and Finland have signed an agreement extending and expanding their security cooperation. This follows reports that Helsinki is ending its funding for UNRWA.

A 66-year-old Israeli man, who went on a solo bike trip in Finland, was found dead on the side of the road a week after losing contact with his family. ZAKA and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working to repatriate his body for burial.

After a week-long search, an Israeli man who went on a solo cycling trip was found dead on the side of the road. Local police believe he was struck by a passing vehicle. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ZAKA International Unit are coordinating the repatriation of his body.

The company Polar Night Energy has built a 13-meter-high tower in the town of Pornainen containing compressed sand reservoirs, which "absorb" cheap electricity from wind and solar, and release it on demand. The reservoir already generates 55%–60% of the local district heating and reduces gas usage by 80%, and the ability to convert the heat back into electricity is now being tested.