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Hosts🎙️:

Nikos Dionysatos & Iasonas Kolyvas

• @nikos_dionysatos - https://www.instagram.com/nikos_dionysatos?igsh=dGhqYW9zeG84b3I2

• @iasonas_kolyvas - https://www.instagram.com/iasonas.kolyvas?igsh=bW5maHhwdTQwMGRv

Guest🗣️:

Mikko Lähdesmäki

• @mikkolahdesmaki https://www.instagram.com/mikkolahdesmaki?igsh=MWphYTJkY2RubzF2dQ==

Find us on Instagram:

• @neolaei_rebelles https://www.instagram.com/neolaei_rebelles?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Listen to us also on YouTube:

• Neolaei Rebelles https://youtu.be/18F76AWxcg0?si=OT90ERJH6PB6J5yU

About Finland🇫🇮:

Finland is a Northern European nation known for its vast forests, thousands of lakes, high living standards, and strong social institutions. Located between Sweden, Norway, and Russia, Finland combines Nordic cultural traditions with a distinct historical experience shaped by its geopolitical position. Its capital, Helsinki, is a modern coastal city recognized for design, architecture, and innovation, serving as the country’s political and economic center.

Finland’s history includes centuries under Swedish rule followed by incorporation into the Russian Empire as an autonomous grand duchy. It declared independence in 1917 and developed into a democratic republic with robust institutions and a strong welfare state. Finnish society places high value on education, equality, and trust in public institutions, contributing to the country’s global reputation for quality of life and governance.

Culturally, Finland blends Nordic heritage with unique linguistic and folkloric traditions. The Finnish language belongs to the Finno-Ugric family, distinct from most European languages. Everyday life often emphasizes closeness to nature, seasonal rhythms, and traditions such as the sauna, which holds deep social and cultural importance.

In recent years, Finland has gained increased strategic significance in European security, particularly after joining the NATO. Today, it stands as a stable, innovative, and resilient society balancing modernity with a strong connection to nature and tradition.

Greco-Finnish relations🇬🇷:

Relations between Greece and Finland are friendly and based primarily on cooperation within European and international institutions. Both countries work closely through the European Union and NATO, supporting common policies on security, economic coordination, and regional stability. Although geographically distant, bilateral ties include tourism, maritime cooperation, education, and cultural exchange. Greece is a popular destination for Finnish travelers, while Finnish expertise in technology, education, and sustainability offers opportunities for collaboration. Overall, Greco-Finnish relations are characterized by mutual respect, steady diplomatic dialogue, and shared European values.