Spread across roughly 6,700 islands and skerries in the Baltic, Åland (pronounced OH-land) occupies a unique place in ...

Families from Sweden, Finland and Estonia are regular visitors to the Åland Islands in the summer. Nestled midway between Sweden and Finland in the heart of the Baltic Sea, the sandy beaches, scenic ...

Regional aspirations for greater autonomy and independence stir up emotions across the world. This year marks 100 years of autonomy for the Finnish region of Åland. Now, researchers have studied Åland ...

“Everything has become more intense,” murmurs Juri Jalava as his coastguard cutter plies the waters of the Aland Islands. Tension with Russia means he is spending longer at sea than ever: “We do not ...

The Finns are nothing if not prepared. Through their doctrine of “comprehensive security”, they have built a whole-of-society approach to protecting their country. This involves each element of the ...