A sudden drone alert in southern Finland triggered a major security response and renewed debate on civil preparedness. From sirens and shelters to expert analysis on the implications of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, we explore how Finland responds when the unexpected happens.

Zena Iovino produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Pasi Ilkka.

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5 June 2026 / All Points North / Yle News

The All Points North podcast has everything you need to know about the news in Finland this week. Every Friday APN looks deeper into the stories making the headlines in Finland.

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All Points North is presented by Ronan Browne, Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. This podcast is produced by Yle News, a unit of the Finnish Broadcasting Company.