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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Here are ten hand-picked acts you cannot miss.
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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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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 MoreA 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 MoreThe 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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Tens of thousands gathered to witness the crowning of Havis Amanda on the eve of May Day in Helsinki.
Read MoreThe actors manage to make this shallow fashion-drama somewhat watchable.
Read MoreAction-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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Here’s why ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ receives an impressive score of 90%.
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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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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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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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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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The Finnish word “terassikeli,” meaning terrace weather, perfectly captures the...
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Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year, according...
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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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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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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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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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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 MoreA heavy snowfall on Thursday has disrupted traffic across Finland, particularly in the south.
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The Finnish men’s national ice hockey team secured a decisive 6–1 victory over Slovakia to claim the Olympic bronze medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Ilkka Herola and Eero Hirvonen concluded their competition by winning Olympic silver in the Nordic combined team event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday.
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The Tuska 2026 festival in Helsinki has finalized its lineup.
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Wille Rydman has been unanimously chosen by the Finns Party to become Finland’s new Minister of Social Affairs and Health, following the resignation of Kaisa Juuso (Finns).
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Valentine’s Day in Finland, first introduced by salespeople in the 1980s, has developed into a distinctive celebration that recognizes both romantic love and friendship.
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‘Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer (2025)’ explores the life and legacy of Paul Di’Anno, the original frontman of Iron Maiden. The documentary is being shown at the DocPoint Helsinki Documentary Festival.
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Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Finland’s national poet, is celebrated not only for his literary contributions—most notably the lyrics to the national anthem ‘Maamme’ and ‘The Tales of Ensign Stål’—but also for his enduring cultural legacy, symbolized by the beloved Runeberg’s Torte.
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President Alexander’s address to open the 2026 parliamentary session highlighted Finland’s proactive approach to global challenges, emphasizing diplomacy, strong alliances, and national defense.
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Harri Heliövaara, a 36-year-old Finnish tennis player, was named Athlete of the Year at the Finnish Sports Gala, marking the first time a tennis player has received this honor in Finland.
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‘Kalevala: The Story of Kullervo’ is a visually striking adaptation that reimagines Finland’s national epic with selective fidelity and creative liberties.
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The facades of well-known buildings, parks and squares in central Helsinki transformed into canvases.
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‘Primate’ receives a score of 80%. Read our review.
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President Alexander Stubb set forth ambitious objectives for Finland in 2026. During his traditional New Year’s address, he shared perspectives on how to improve the coming year not just for ourselves, but also for others.
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Independent Finland turned 108. The weather was cold and rainy, but thousands of demonstrators still pushed their cause. Read the report. View the highlights.
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Director Jalmari Helander’s Sisu sequel skillfully combines emotional depth with a fervor for intense violence. Just as the fans like it.
Read More‘Backwood Madness’ is a mesmerizing horror fantasy that showcases the potential of dedicated filmmakers. Jussi Huhtala’s music creates an immersive experience, while the actors deliver some of the most intimate and horrifying scenes in Finnish cinema.
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Hellsinki Metal Festival is a two-day catharsis featuring neck-snapping music far beyond what you hear on everyday radio. The Helsinki Ice Hall transforms into a giant moshpit, and people couldn’t be happier. Here’s our reportage.
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The 2024 Pori Jazz edition highlighted funky grooves and ’80s nostalgia while showcasing top contemporary jazz artists on the southwestern coast in mid-July.
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Tuska 2025 attracted 60,000 visitors to Suvilahti, Helsinki. The festival featured various metal genres amid mixed summer weather, including sunshine and rain showers, with Sunday facing potential storms. Here’s our report.
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The municipal and county elections were historically held at the same time. This resulted in a significant amount of lost votes and branded election rally’s where a party’s unsure significance was ‘assured’ in private talks. Many attendants resorted to sneering, feeling bad or to drinking.
Read MoreHere’s our review with a score of 10%.
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Nikita Nystedt knocked out his opponent without mercy at the GeeBee Boxing Night II on Friday in his second professional fight.
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What is it like to attend a heavy metal concert without having listened to the group before? If you’re lucky, the experience might resemble our report.
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Read our report, watch the video and enjoy the photos from our coverage of this year’s Jussi Awards, where history was made.
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In the heart of Helsinki, a discreet yet pivotal meeting unfolded on March 19th, as President Alexander Stubb welcomed President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to the hallowed halls of the Presidential Palace.
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Vibraphonist Mikko Antila took the stage with bassist Joonas Tuuri and drummer Teppo Mäkynen at Hakasalmen huvila, enchanting an appreciative crowd with a blend of nostalgia and excitement.
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The visit of Danish royalty was a delightful mix of cheerful smiles and serious business, creating a captivating atmosphere that delighted observers, from the media to guests in festive attire.
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Candle-lit vigil in Helsinki marks three years of Russia’s agression on Ukraine. The candles will be sent to Ukraine to support the frontline.
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