Foreign minister Coveney visit Finland and Sweden

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney is visiting Helsinki and Stockholm.  During his visit, the Minister will meet with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto, Finland’s Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen and Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde. Minister Coveney will use this opportunity to discuss Russia’s War of Aggression against … Read more

Taoiseach Micheál Martin to visit Finland and Estonia

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will visit Finland and Estonia tomorrow, two nations closely aligned with Ireland on issues including climate change, digital transformation, and opposition to Russia’s unjustified war on Ukraine. Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Micheál Martin will meet in Helsinki. The President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö will host the Taoiseach … Read more

Finland the happiest nation again, but Irish eyes are smiling in 13th place

Ireland rose two places, up to 13th, while the United States rose three places to 16th, one ahead of Britain. France climbed to 20th, its highest ranking yet. As well as a personal sense of wellbeing, based on Gallup polls in each country, the happiness score takes account of GDP, social support, personal freedom, and … Read more