Haunted by past wars: Salla residents fear history could repeat itself
Nov 13, 2025 #Finland #Salla #NATO
When Finland joined NATO in 2023, most Finns supported the decision. The country fought the Soviets in 1939
Nov 13, 2025 #Finland #Salla #NATO
When Finland joined NATO in 2023, most Finns supported the decision. The country fought the Soviets in 1939 and lost territory -- and many hope that history won't repeat itself. In the Arctic village of Salla -- once a key frontline in World War Two -- those memories still run deep.
Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra has travelled along Finland’s border with Russia to see how life there has changed.
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