‘All the Money in the World’ Film Review: Plummer’s Cold Performance Makes the Viewer Sweat
It’s a great thriller.
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Author: Tony Öhberg
Majority of Finns Think That Children’s Hobbies Cost Too Much
The answers were not depended on the age of the respondents, the place of residence or the level of income.
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Storm Aku Cuts Power To Thousands During the Night
At midnight, 7,500 households were without electricity.
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Epiphany Affects Services on Saturday
Epiphany, January 6, is a public holiday, a day off for many. In Finnish the day is called loppiainen. Read more to learn about the origin of the day and how it affects services.
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Snow to South For the Weekend – And Beyond!
The Finnish Meteorological Institute forecasts frost and snowfall in southern Finland.
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‘Molly’s Game’ Film Review: Jessica Chastain Gives an Oscar-Worthy Performance
‘Molly’s Game’ is so far the best picture of the year.
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Ventilation Pipe Comes Crashing Down Over the Audience at Heavy Christmas Concert in Vaasa – Seven Injured
A heavy Christmas concert suffered an abrupt ending when heavy equipment came crashing down from the roof.
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Stronger Beer Will Arrive in Grocery Stores in 2018
The alcohol content of beer will be raised from 4.7% to 5.5%!
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Today’s the Last Day to Send Your Gifts and Christmas Cards
There’s still time to delight friends and relatives with a Christmas card.
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Cricket Chocolate to Arrive in Stores Before Christmas
It’s the first domestic commercial chocolate product made of whole crickets.
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Thousands Observe Lucia Parade In Rainy Helsinki
The annual Lucia Parade brings light to the darkness.
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‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Film Review: The Greybeards Tag Along to Guarantee the Star Wars Spirit
The film stays true to its roots and features a Finnish actor as well. What’s not to like?
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From Dawn Till Dusk – The Centenary of Finland’s Independence in Pictures
Here are the highlights of the centenary celebrations on the Independence Day in Helsinki.
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20,000 People Observe As 100 Flags Were Hoisted To Honor Finland’s Centenary in Helsinki
The celebrations for Finland’s centenary began in front of a huge crowd and under a slow snowfall.
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‘The Foreigner’ Film Review: One of The Greatest Performances of Jackie Chan’s Career
We haven’t seen Jackie Chan with 151 movies in his résumé turning in a drama performance like this.
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A Day With the Dukes – I Followed Prince William and Daniel From Dawn to Dusk
Prince William and Daniel visited Helsinki at the same time. I followed both with my camera.
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Watch How Finns Shop on Black Friday – “Those Finns Were Too Close to Each Other”
According to the e-commerce company Klarna, the sales on Black Friday have tripled since 2014.
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‘Daddy’s Home 2’ Film Review: Wahlberg and Ferrell Deliver the Laughs – Gibson and Lithgow Overact
Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell are the pillars of the film.
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Aqua Spa Offers a Refreshing Getaway From the Busy World A Short Boat Trip Away From Helsinki
Aqua Spa is a great way to start the day during a weekend getaway in Tallinn.
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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Film Review: Cate Blanchett’s Performance as Goddess of Death is an Instant Classic
Blanchett’s performance is a knockout in the third installation of the Thor saga.
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Helenius Proves That He is Hard to Hit, But His Focus on Defense Costs Him the Fight Against Whyte
Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius loses by points against the British Dillian Whyte, who takes home the WBC Silver title.
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Robert Helenius Faces British Dillian Whyte In a Decisive Fight on Saturday – The Winner Gets a Shot at The World Title
Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius faces Dillian Whyte under the eyes of 70,000 spectators in Cardiff, Wales. The winner gets to challenge the world champion.
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‘Loving Vincent’ Film Review: A Real Feast For the Eye and Mind
‘Loving Vincent’ brings Vincent van Gogh’s most famous paintings alive in a hand-painted pleasure of a film.
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Former Members of Finnish Monster Hard-Rock Group Lordi Sing Pop Music Unmasked – Watch the Video
Lordi won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. Now, some of the former members have shifted to pop.
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‘Tuntematon sotilas’ aka ‘The Unknown Soldier’ Film Review: A Far Cry From the Masterful Novel
Aku Louhimies’ version doesn’t do justice to the original masterpiece.
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Meet The Stars of ’The Unknown Soldier’ at the Invitational Premiere in Helsinki
“War is absolutely unnecessary,” said war veteran Esko Leinonen, one of the honorary guests at the VIP premiere on Thursday.
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Yyteri Is One of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Finland And The Hotel Welcomes Dogs, Too
We visited Yyteri, the beach, the hotel and the spa and were happily welcomed with our dog.
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The Government Releases a Road Map to Internal Security – Aims To Make the Safest Country in the World
The government wants to ensure that Finland will be the safest country in the world for living, working and entrepreneurship.
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‘Blade Runner 2049’ Film Review: A Visual Masterpiece That Will Make You Laugh, Cry and Sweat
Denis Villeneuve’s work is outstanding.
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Santa Claus Lives in Lapland But His Predecessor’s Bones May Have Been Found in Turkey
Under a floor of mosaic, an undamaged shrine is believed to contain Saint Nicholas’ 1,674-year-old remains.
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President Niinistö Compares Hybrid Threats To an Old Story About a Man With a Sandbag
The Hybrid Centre of Excellence, designed to combat hybrid threats, was inaugurated on Monday evening in Helsinki’s Sörnäinen district.
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Michaela Söderholm, 25, Is Miss Finland 2017 – ‘I’m Going to Be Brave’
Söderholm said that she will be a “warm, good-hearted and brave” Miss Finland.
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Miss Finland 2017 Will Be Crowned on Sunday – Here Are the Candidates
Ten finalists have been selected.
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Italian President Mattarella Is Known For His Fight Against the Mafia – Now He Wants To Root Out Terrorism With Finland
Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his Finnish counterpart, Sauli Niinistö, share the same passion to fight terrorism.
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Tourists Celebrate Sibelius Monument’s 50th Birthday in Pouring Rain
Sculptor Eila Hiltunen, the creator of the monument, compared her work to that of Greek god Hephaestus.
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‘It’ Film Review: You’ll Be Scared of the Clown Too
Andy Muschietti’s ‘It’ is violent, gory, horrifying – multi layered; everything you would want from a modern horror movie.
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Government Earmarks an Additional 17 Million Euros to Internal Security Due to the Terrorist Attack in Turku
In addition, citizenship or refugee status will be canceled from dual citizens who have committed a terrorist act.
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Presidents of Finland and US meet at the White House – Our Relationship With Finland Is a Very Close, Says Trump
“We are particularly grateful to the Finnish citizens who have sacrificed for our mutual security,” Trump said.
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Still Gigging – Memphis Soul Legend William Bell Takes Over the Tent
William Bell, 78, the soul legend from Memphis US, arrived at the Helsinki Festival on Wednesday evening with a career spanning six decades, but the gig in Finland was his first.
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School Peace Is Declared in Finland: In School, Everyone Should Feel Important
“If there was no bullying, everyone could concentrate on school and could get better grades and maybe even a better future.”
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Helsinki City Bike Service Breaks a New Record: One Million Trips
The citizens of Helsinki have welcomed the city bike service with strong legs.
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Upper Secondary Schoolers Would Like Their Studies to Start in September, Instead of August
“A stuffy classroom during the heat in the end of the summer is absolutely the last place on Earth to spark motivation to study.”
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‘Atomic Blonde’ Film Review: One of the Best Martial Arts Films in a Decade
The days of leaving the fighting film genre in the hands of lifelong martial arts practitioners who rarely could act a scene are, indeed, history.
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Finns Are Becoming Better Tippers, Following the Trend in Sweden
Finns have started to tip more in the past few years.
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Putin Arrived in Finland to Congratulate Its Centenary, Agreed to Clean ‘the Chemical Chernobyl’
Krasny Bor, popularly nicknamed “the Chemical Chernobyl,” is the largest chemical waste landfill in Northwest Russia. It leaks.
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60,000 People Attend Pori Jazz Festival – Chaka Khan and Grace Jones Bring Musical Fireworks To the Stage
Powerful women, artists who have inspired and entertained generations, proved why they still matter.
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Soul Diva Erykah Badu at Pori Jazz Festival: “It Means That You Were Sucking My Titty Too”
Badu left the crowd wanting for more.
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We Visited Estonian’s First Skyscraper Hotel That Was Built by Finns 45 Years Ago – 18th Floor Reveals a Heartfelt Connection
The whole 18th floor celebrates the centenary of Finland’s independence with a great view.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Thanks Finland for Moomins, Santa Claus and Similar Views
“A special, mutual understanding exists between the Japanese and Finnish people,” said President Niinistö.
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98 Years of Diplomacy Between Japan and Finland – Both Respect Nature and Quietness
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Finland on Sunday evening with his spouse, Akie Abe.
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