Tourist Tax Plan Set to Shake Up Finnish Travel
Finland is planning a tourist tax that may leave travelers paying more for their trip.
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A Three‑Day Coffee Wonderland Is Brewing in Helsinki
A three-day flavor festival is set to take place at the Helsinki Cable Factory.
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April Jazz: Eleven Days. Two Cities. One Big Jazz Vibe.
For 11 days, nearly 200 artists from 17 countries fill Espoo and Helsinki with jazz energy. These highlights set the mood for the festival’s 40th year.
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How to Reduce Exposure to Elevated Levels of Street Dust in Helsinki: Map and Tips
HSY reports elevated street dust levels and poor air quality, especially in areas with heavy traffic.
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Sunny Skies and Mild Spring Days Ahead
Mild, spring-like weather stays in place with plenty of sun, cool nights and just a small risk of showers as the week wraps up.
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BMW Bursts Into Flames in Central Helsinki on Friday Traffic Hour
A BMW ignited on a bustling street in Helsinki Friday afternoon, releasing a thick plume of smoke that enveloped the city and temporarily disrupting traffic.
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Stubb and Valtonen Join Key Meetings in Washington, D.C.
Finland’s president and foreign minister will visit Washington in mid-April for the annual Bilderberg Meeting, followed by public talks and high-level meetings across the U.S. capital.
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Yle: Fuel Costs Force Slower Sailings on the Helsinki–Stockholm Line
Viking Line will slow its Helsinki–Stockholm crossings from April 13 to save fuel as costs rise amid the war in Iran. The company is shifting departure times but keeping fares steady, while Tallink Silja is making similar changes.
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Flags Fly For the Father of Finnish Literature
His most famous writings include ‘ABC ‘ spelling book in Finnish.
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Finland and Canada Set for Busy Bilateral Visit
Finland’s president will spend two days in Ottawa meeting Canadian leaders, focusing on shared...
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Kela: Repay Extra Student Aid by April 30 to Avoid Higher Costs
Thousands of students surpassed their 2025 income limits, resulting in about 34,500 needing to repay aid by April 30, 2026, to avoid increased charges.
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New Statement on President Stubb’s Health
President Alexander Stubb’s health is regularly evaluated by specialists from multiple medical fields as required.
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Finnish Military May Allow Long Hair for Male Conscripts
The Finnish military is contemplating the possibility of permitting long hair for male recruits in order to align their regulations with equality standards.
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Easter Traffic Checks Uncover Surge in Drunk Driving
An intensified Easter crackdown in Eastern Finland revealed a significantly higher number of drunk driving incidents than typically reported.
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Finland and Slovakia Share Tuesday Night’s Eurojackpot Fortune
Two players have shared tonight’s five-million-euro Eurojackpot prize, with winning tickets sold in Finland and Slovakia.
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Fatal Fire at Kontula Shopping Center in East Helsinki Causes Extensive Damage
A deadly fire erupted early Monday at the Kontula shopping center in East Helsinki, claiming the life of a man who worked at the site.
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Finnish Minor Repatriated from Iraq Amid Security Concerns Over Returnees from Syrian Conflict Zones
Finnish authorities successfully repatriated a minor from Iraq on April 3rd following an Iraqi court’s decision. The boy, who was previously held in the Al-Hol camp in Syria, is the latest among Finnish citizens returning from conflict zones.
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Southern Finland to See Clear Skies and Rising Temperatures Before Cold Nights Set In
Southern Finland is set to experience a strengthening high-pressure system bringing clear skies and warming temperatures, with daytime highs reaching up to 15°C by the end of the week. But this mild spell will be followed by much colder nights.
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Maia Sandu Visit to Finland Postponed After President Stubb Falls Ill
The official visit of Moldovan President Maia Sandu to Finland, scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed after Finnish President Alexander Stubb contracted a viral illness, the Finnish president’s office noted on Monday evening.
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16-Year-Old Detained in Helsinki After Knife Attack Injures 17-Year-Old at Arabianranta Tram Stop
On Monday in Helsinki’s Arabianranta, police found a 17-year-old stabbed at the Hermannin rantatie tram stop; a 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with charges subject to change as the investigation continues.
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Drones Spotted in Finnish Airspace; One Crashes Near Kouvola, Authorities Investigate
Several small, slow-moving drones were detected flying at low altitude in Finnish airspace over the sea and southeastern Finland on Sunday morning. The Finnish Defence Forces responded with an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet to identify the objects.
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JEF Leaders Unite in Helsinki to Boost Ukraine Support, Counter Russian Threats and Strengthen Northern European Security
Leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) convened in Helsinki to reaffirm their commitment to European security, support for Ukraine and coordinated responses to regional challenges such as foreign drone incidents and hybrid warfare threats.
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PM Orpo and Martin to Discuss Ireland’s Upcoming EU Presidency and Key International Issues in Helsinki Meeting
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Prime Minister Micheal Martin of Ireland are set to meet in Helsinki next Tuesday to discuss Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency and key international topics.
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JEF Leaders’ Summit Starts Today in Helsinki with the Heads of 10 Northern European Countries
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit, held at the Presidential Palace, brings together leaders from the UK, Nordic, and Baltic countries to discuss matters of mutual security.
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JEF Likely to Disrupt Traffic in Helsinki on Thursday
President Alexander Stubb will host the JEF Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki on Thursday, prompting the police to enforce traffic controls, temporary city center closures and restricted airspace for security.
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Moldova’s President Maia Sandu to Discuss EU Accession and Security with Finland’s Alexander Stubb in Helsinki Visit
President Maia Sandu of Moldova will visit Finland next Tuesday for talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on bilateral relations, regional security amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, Moldova’s EU accession, transatlantic ties, and global challenges.
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Lower Secondary School Stabbing Incident on Monday Leads to Arrest; Crisis Support Activated
Two lower secondary school boys were involved in a stabbing incident at Maatulli Comprehensive School in Helsinki, where an eighth-grade student stabbed another inside the school. Police quickly arrested the suspect and confirmed the safety of everyone on site, while crisis support is being offered as investigations continue.
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Minna Canth: Finland’s Trailblazing Woman Honored Before Tove Jansson
Honored with a flag day on March 19 since 2007, Canth’s legacy paved the way for recognizing women’s contributions in Finnish society.
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Some Finnish Cities Implement Face-Covering Restrictions in Schools for Safety and Recognition
A few Finnish cities have implemented or considered policies restricting face-covering accessories in schools.
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Finns Party MP Ari Koponen Proposes Abolishing National and Guaranteed Pensions for Immigrants
Ari Koponen, a Finns Party MP, has proposed abolishing national and guaranteed pensions for...
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President Alexander Stubb to Visit London for Talks on Global Order, European Cooperation and Finnish Innovations
Next week, President Alexander Stubb will travel to London accompanied by his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb.
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Spring Matriculation Exams Begin with Record Number of Candidates and Increased Retakes
The spring matriculation exams have commenced today, Tuesday, starting with a reading comprehension test in the native language and literature. This year, 50,400 candidates have registered for the examination.
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Helsinki Regional Transport Authority HSL Announces Potential Layoffs
The potential layoffs affect dozens of people, and the goal is to ‘enhance internal efficiency.’
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Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov Visits Finland for Talks on Bilateral Relations and Security Policy
Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov of Uzbekistan is visiting Finland to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss foreign and security policy with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP).
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Finland to Host a Deployable NATO Module in Riihimäki
Antti Häkkänen, Finland’s minister of defense, announced the establishment of a NATO Deployable CIS Module (DCM) in Riihimäki, set to begin operations in early 2027. This module aims to enhance NATO’s defense capabilities for Finland and the High North while boosting Riihimäki Garrison’s role as a command and control expertise center. The DCM will provide communication and information system services to support NATO forces within Finland and potentially beyond, employing around 60 Finnish nationals. Funded through NATO’s common budget, it forms part of the alliance’s command structure.
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President Stubb Visits India: Finland and India Strengthen Strategic Partnership with Joint Plans for Digitalization and Sustainability
The visit featured key engagements such as the Raisina Dialogue keynote and bilateral talks, focusing on strategic partnerships in AI development.
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Finnair Organizes Special Flights from Oman to Repatriate Stranded Passengers Amid Middle East Security Concerns
Finnair is organizing special flights from Muscat, Oman to Helsinki to repatriate around 1,200 customers stranded in Dubai after flight cancellations caused by Middle East security concerns.
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Warm Weather Expected Across Finland Due to Foehn Winds and High Pressure System
A surge of warm weather is expected across southern and central Finland at the end of the week, with daytime temperatures rising above zero and possibly exceeding 10 degrees Celsius in some areas.
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Finland Proposes Legal Changes to Allow Nuclear Weapons Transit for NATO Defense in Rare Cases
While the amendments would allow for the handling of nuclear explosives in Finland under exceptional military defense circumstances, such actions would remain prohibited otherwise.
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President Stubb to Strengthen Ties with India on Landmark 2026 State Visit Beginning Today
President Alexander Stubb is scheduled to visit India from March 4 to 7, 2026, representing an important move toward enhancing bilateral relations.
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Finland to Ban Non-Biometric Russian Passports from June 2026, With Limited Exceptions and Transition Period
Finland will stop accepting non-biometric Russian passports from June 1, with a few exceptions.
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Finland to Host JEF Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki Focused on Ukraine and European Security
President Alexander Stubb will convene a JEF Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki in March 2026 to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine and European security amid regional tensions.
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Customs Seize Record Amounts of Narcotics and Weapons in 2025 Amid Surge in Designer Drugs and Tobacco Smuggling
In the past year, Finnish Customs reported a decrease in narcotics offences but recorded record-high seizures of drugs, medicines, weapons and cigarettes.
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Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen Win UMK 2026 with ‘Liekinheitin’; Set to Represent Finland at Eurovision
Internationally acclaimed violinist Linda Lampenius and pop star Pete Parkkonen won Finland’s UMK 2026 with their song “Liekinheitin (Flamethrower) at the Nokia Arena in Tampere on Saturday night.
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Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to Visit Rome for Diplomatic Talks, Business Forum and Arctic Policy Speech
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) is scheduled to visit Rome from March 2 to 3 to enhance diplomatic and economic relations between Finland and Italy.
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Suspected Homicide in Espoo: Police Respond to a Violent Incident, Suspect Apprehended
While responding to a violent incident at a private residence in Rastaspuisto, Espoo, on the night between Friday and Saturday, the police found a victim dead.
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Tram and Car Collide on Mannerheimintie on Friday Evening
A tram and a passenger car collided on Mannerheimintie in Etu-Töölö on Friday evening, prompting emergency response and temporary changes to tram routes.
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Foodora Leaves Finland on Friday; Refunds for Unused Coupons Detailed
It’s the last call for unused coupons. Foodora is ending its operations in Finland, with Friday marking its final day.
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Armed Police Respond to Gun Scare at a Helsinki Shopping Center on Wednesday Evening
A report of an armed individual at a shopping center in Kalasatama prompted a swift and heavy police response on Wednesday evening.
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Wolt Considers Cutting Dozens of Jobs in Finland Amid Rapid Growth
Wolt, the Finnish food delivery company with about 1,500 employees in Finland, has announced plans to reduce its Finnish workforce as part of an ongoing negotiation process.
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