Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari passes away at 86
Martti Ahtisaari, the 10th President of Finland and recipient of the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize, has died at the age of 86 in Helsinki.
Serving as the Finnish head of state from 1994 to 2000, Ahtisaari was renowned not only for his domestic leadership but also for his tireless commitment to global peace and diplomacy. His illustrious career in the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the United Nations laid the foundation for his impactful post-presidential endeavors.