TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Pirjo i Sverige ‘Takes Poker-Faced Comedy on a Royal Detour
‘Pirjo i Sverige’ review: Pirjo Heikkilä takes her deadpan Finnish comedy to Sweden in a warm, wildly funny search for royal connections.
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TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison Give ‘The Social Reckoning’ Its Soul
In this ‘The Social Reckoning’ review, Aaron Sorkin’s sharp social-media drama gets standout performances from Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White.
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TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Tony’; Two Tonys Reach for the Man Beneath the Myth
Matt Johnson’s ‘Tony’ review: Anthony Bourdain’s wild pre-fame years come alive through a killer soundtrack, sharp performances and kitchen chaos.
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TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: Tom Cruise Finds His Inarritu, but ‘Digger’ Never Fully Strikes Oil
‘Digger’ review: Tom Cruise and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu team up for an ambitious but uneven environmental satire filled with excess, absurdity and Cruise bravado.
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TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Red Beast’ Roars from Finland’s Shadows
‘Punainen peto’ (‘Red Beast’) review: Veera W. Vilo and Antti-Jussi Marjamäki’s Finnish historical drama explores Eetu Salin’s life, political legacy and inner demons.
Read MoreTONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Good Boy’; Stay! There’s Nothing Good Out There
‘Good Boy’ review: Ben Leonberg’s horror debut follows Indy, a dog who senses evil spirits around his dying master. A dark film with one genuine star.
Read MoreTONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’; A Life in Blue Notes
‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans review’: Anders Danielsen Lie stars in Grant Gee’s moving biographical film about American jazz legend Bill Evans, grief and addiction.
Read MoreTONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Heart of the Beast’ Is a Five-Star Tearjerker
‘Heart of the Beast’ review: David Ayer’s moving survival adventure stars Brad Pitt as a retired special forces officer and Odin, his heroic German Shepherd with a prosthetic leg.
Read MoreTONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Paper Tiger’ Has a Starry Cast and Very Little Bite
‘Paper Tiger’ review: Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson lead James Gray’s crime drama, but familiar tropes and a sluggish pace leave the film feeling underwhelming.
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Oprah on Hot Tubs, Higher Purpose and the Power of Teamwork
Oprah Winfrey shares six lessons on intuition, creativity, purpose, teamwork, preparation and legacy from her appearance at Nordic Business Forum 2026.
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TRAILER: Step Into Finland’s Divided Past. Eetu Salin Unleashed.
‘Punainen peto ‘(Red Beast) tells the story of Finnish labour leader Eetu Salin, exploring his fight for equality and democracy and the social divisions surrounding the Civil War. Co-directed by Antti-Jussi Marjamäki and Veera W. Vilo, the film opens nationwide on October 2.
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GALLERY: Porvoo and the Presence of Fall
Discover Porvoo in autumn, from cobbled streets and wooden houses to glowing riverbanks, golden reeds and rich fall colours. Explore the town’s quiet beauty in photos.
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Fascist March, Anti-Fascist Counter-Protest: A Divided Helsinki Afternoon; VIDEO
Two opposing demonstrations took place across Helsinki on Saturday as the Blue-and-Black Movement (Sinimusta liike) marched from Hakaniemi and an anti-fascist counter-demonstration set out from the Railway Square, with police coordinating traffic and safety.
Read MoreFILM REVIEW: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Deserves Better Than ‘By Any Means’
Mark Wahlberg delivers an exuberant performance in ‘By Any Means,’ but Yahya Abdul-Mateen II deserves better from Elegance Bratton’s crime drama.
Read More‘The Dog Stars’ Film Review: Ridley Scott Finds Hope in the Wasteland
The Dog Stars film review: Ridley Scott guides Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin through a harsh post-apocalyptic setting where survival meets hope and humanity.
Read More‘Mutiny’ Film Review: Statham, Sea and Savage Thrills
Jason Statham powers through the high-seas action thriller ‘Mutiny,’ a slow-burn film that turns into a brutal, high-octane ride packed with sharp fights, strong supporting turns and old-school swagger.
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GALLERY: Inside Flow Festival Day 2 with 32,000 Attendees
Flow Festival lit up Helsinki’s Suvilahti district on a sunny Saturday. We captured some of the best moments in photos.
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‘IKINÄ & The Choir of Hecate’ Gig Review: No Snow Whites Here
IKINÄ and the Choir of Hecate delivered a powerful live collaboration that celebrated female metal talent, fierce vocals and unforgettable songs like “Elämänviiva,” “Lautturi” and “Jumalatar.”
Read More‘The End of Oak Street’ Film Review: A Lynchian Time Warp with Jurassic Ambitions
In this film review, David Robert Mitchell’s ‘The End of Oak Street’ follows a suburban family in 1982 whose quiet neighborhood is upended by time travel. The film blends horror, Lynchian detail and Spielberg-scale ambition, while keeping its emotional focus firmly on the people at the center.
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Hell Awaits: Helsinki’s Heavy Metal Weekend Is Calling
Hellsinki Metal Festival returns to Helsinki with Black Label Society, Accept, Paradise Lost, Opeth and more for a weekend of heavyweight riffs and Finnish metal talent.
Read More‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Film Review: The Antichrist Wears Plastic Overalls
Jane Schoenburn’s ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ is a nearly unwatchable lakeside slasher that mistakes gore, sex, absurdity and satanic imagery for filmmaking.
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Scorpions Still Sting in Helsinki
Scorpions proved at Veikkaus Arena that they still have plenty of life left in them, delivering a polished hard-rock show before 10,600 fans in Helsinki.
Read More‘Deathstalker’ Film Review: A Bloody Good Time
Deathstalker review: Steven Kostanski’s rebooted cult fantasy mixes practical effects, brutal action, Slash’s music and Daniel Bernhardt’s fight-heavy performance in a gory throwback built for modern audiences.
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Patti Smith Brings Horses to the Water at Allas Pool
Patti Smith turns a rainy Allas Live night into a jubilant communal celebration, with radiant presence, big anthems and a crowd buzzing with joy.
Read More‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Film Review: When the View Is Better Than the Ride
Tom Holland does what he can in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ yet the film often feels like a letdown between brief bursts of action.
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Pori, Under Jalen Ngonda’s Spell
Jalen Ngonda lit up Pori Jazz with a falsetto-rich soul set, drawing a large crowd and confirming his rise as a headliner in the making.
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GALLERY: Sunlit Friday Frames at Pori Jazz
This Friday gallery captures Pori Jazz under clear skies, where sunlight, music and movement shape the day.
Read More‘The Odyssey’ Film Review: Nolan’s Greek Epic Trades Dust for Pure Cinematic Voltage
Christopher Nolan takes a stubborn foundational text and turns it into a lean, propulsive IMAX myth. The result feels both ancient and urgently watchable.
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Chanting for a Guitar God: Megadeth Rules Tuska in a Heavy Metal Downpour
Our Megadeth live review from Tuska Festival reflects a journalist’s close look at a night defined by Teemu Mäntysaari and Dave Mustaine guiding the band through a forceful farewell tour set at the Finnish concert.
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The Tuska Lineup Is Too Good to Skip – Here Are 10 Standouts
Here are ten hand-picked acts you cannot miss.
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Teemu Mäntysaari: Megadeth’s Finnish Guitar Ace on the Band’s Final Chapter
Megadeth brings its farewell tour to Finland’s Tuska metal festival on Friday, where Mäntysaari will showcase his contribution to Megadeth’s final chapter on home soil.
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‘In the Grey’ Film Review: From Slow Burn to Snatch-Speed
Guy Ritchie’s new film opens with a jolt, then settles into a slow, teasing rhythm that hints at danger without giving away its hand. My final score is a perfect 100%.
Read More‘Mortal Kombat II’ Film Review: The One Fans Have Been Waiting For
A return to the iconic battleground captivates the audience with breathtaking fight scenes, meticulous attention to detail and an engaging story that remains faithful to its origins.
Read MoreVIDEO: Heat, Harmony and Protest Signs in Hakaniemi
The Hakaniemi Market Square was buzzing as Finland’s largest May Day parade kicked off under the warm Friday sun. Catch the moments we captured on video!
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Helsinki Celebrates May Day Eve: Manta Crowned! GALLERY & VIDEO
Tens of thousands gathered to witness the crowning of Havis Amanda on the eve of May Day in Helsinki.
Read More‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Film Review: I Know Where I Was When the Fun Stopped
The actors manage to make this shallow fashion-drama somewhat watchable.
Read More‘Michael’ Film Review: Fuqua Swaps Gunfights for Moonwalk in a Bright Biopic of the King of Pop
Action-man Antoine Fuqua trades gunfire for groove in a vivid biopic that sets aside scandal and spotlights the making of a legend.
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Film Review: ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Puts Other Mummies to Shame
Here’s why ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ receives an impressive score of 90%.
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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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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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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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Glamour and Grit at the 2026 Jussi Awards: Stars Shine Bright in Our Gallery!
The best Finnish filmmakers have received their appropriate awards. Here’s our report from the award ceremony, the Jussi-gaala, which brought families together around the national TV broadcast and made photojournalists sweat on the red carpet.
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‘Terrassikeli’ Alert: Unseasonably Warm Finnish Weekend with Sunny Skies and 12–14C Temps
The Finnish word “terassikeli,” meaning terrace weather, perfectly captures the...
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Finland Reigns as Happiest Nation for Ninth Year Straight!
Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year, according...
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Women’s Day March in Helsinki Draws 20,000; VIDEO
The Women’s Day march in central Helsinki drew an estimated 20,000 participants, both women and men, united in a call to promote gender equality.
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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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Repatriation Flight Price for Finns in UAE Slashed by Nearly Half Amid Ongoing Crisis
The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has significantly reduced the cost of a repatriation flight for Finns stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing missile attacks.
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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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Fire Kills Five in Vantaa Apartment Building, Baby Survives; Man in His 70s Arrested
An elderly man is suspected of intentionally starting a fire in his apartment. The fire spread throughout the building and claimed the lives of five people on Tuesday morning in Vantaa. A baby survived.
Read MoreVIDEO: Heavy Snowfall in Helsinki on Thursday; Snowstorm Disrupts Traffic Across Finland, Causes Bus Cancellations and Delays
A heavy snowfall on Thursday has disrupted traffic across Finland, particularly in the south.
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