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Finland stages Europe’s largest civil defence exercise since WWII
Finland conducted the largest civil defence drill in Europe since World War II, testing preparedness for potential crises.
4 Sept, 12:54 — 4 Sept, 13:50
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Video: This week in Finland, 4.9.2026
This week's top stories included Finland recording the EU's highest unemployment rate and hosting Europe’s biggest civil defence exercise since the Second World War.
Read full article →helsinki-timesMostly Factual5h ago
Finland holds Europe’s largest civil defence drill since WWII
More than 2,000 people took part in a civil defence exercise in Kuopio this week, testing how authorities and residents would respond to cyberattacks, infrastructure failures and the threat of missile strikes. Organisers described Shelter 2026 as Europe’s largest civil defence exercise since the Second World War. The exercise centred on Luola, an underground sports and events complex in the Savilahti district.
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