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‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Film Review: Bots And Banter In an Entertaining Package

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 24, 2017 12:29 pm | Films

The latest installment of the Transformers franchise will keep you entertained.

Helenius Hammers Home WBC Silver Title Against ’The Headbutt From Hell’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 18, 2017 3:55 am | Boxing, Nation

Helenius’ opponent was tough but too slow for Helenius.

Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius Faces ‘The Molecule From Hell’ in Tallinn on Saturday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 17, 2017 10:46 am | Boxing

Helenius versus his Russian opponent, Evgeny Orlov, is one of the most powerful boxing duels in the history of Estonia.

Halla-aho Became the Finns Party Chair, Then the Government Almost Collapsed But the Finns Party Broke

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 13, 2017 3:57 pm | Politics

The change in the Finns Party leadership caused heavy political turmoil.

Watch How the Aircraft Acrobatics Took Over the Kaivopuisto Sky

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 10, 2017 9:54 am | Entertainment

Tens of thousands gathered at Kaivopuisto Park to observe the air show of various aircraft on Friday evening in Helsinki.

‘The Mummy’ Film Review: Whatever the Film Lacks, Tom Cruise Compensates

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 9, 2017 12:56 pm | Films

‘The Mummy’ is a Tom Cruise vehicle and a decent watch.

‘Wonder Woman’ Film Review: A Superheroine in a Super Film, Who Doesn’t Spare Evil Men

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 2, 2017 5:46 pm | Films

Wonder Woman kicks male ass in an entertaining feature-length film.

Finland Could Soon Honor the Creator of Moomins Tove Jansson With a Flag Day

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 31, 2017 4:12 pm | Culture

The creators of the initiative were surprised that there isn’t a flag day already.

30,000 People Observe the State Funeral of Former Finnish President Mauno Koivisto

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 25, 2017 11:30 pm | Human Interest, Politics

The anecdotes, pictures and video of the state funeral for the president that people loved.

WATCH: President and the Public Express Their Condolences to Former President Mauno Koivisto

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 17, 2017 11:18 am | Human Interest, Politics

“Mauno Koivisto was the first president I was able to elect,” said Lena Backman from Naantali.

Finland Grieves Over the Loss of Former President Mauno Koivisto

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 13, 2017 3:23 pm | Human Interest, Politics

Mauno Koivisto, the ninth president of Finland, passed away on Friday evening at age 93.

Five Facts That You Didn’t Know About J.V. Snellman

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 12, 2017 8:30 am | Culture

Snellman, for example, never learned to write in Finnish.

‘Alien: Covenant’ Film Review: Weird Sci-fi Mess That Is For True Fans Only

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 10, 2017 1:41 pm | Films

The latest installment of the Alien series gets boring pretty fast.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Criticizes Sweden But Praises Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 5, 2017 1:31 pm | Politics

In Finland, Sergei Lavrov delivered bouquets and brickbats.

The Iconic Statues of Helsinki Railway Station Look Now Like the Members of Kiss

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 28, 2017 11:51 am | Culture, Music, Nation

On early misty Friday morning, the statues were clad in masks.

New Residence Permit for Startups, 100 Millions to Improve Security – Government’s Midterm Talks in a Nutshell

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 26, 2017 9:30 am | Business

As a result, for example, a new startup residence permit may see daylight in the near future.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Film Review: The Group of Space Misfits Deliver the Fun

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 25, 2017 4:45 pm | Films

The group of space misfits are back to bring the fun on the silver screen.

Deportations of Refugees Should Be Stopped, According to Former President Tarja Halonen

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 24, 2017 5:01 pm | Human Interest, Nation

According to Halonen, the Foreign Ministry doesn’t recommend Finns to travel to Afghanistan, Iraq or Syria. Yet they are deporting people to these countries.

Migratory Birds Turn Back to the South Because of the Cold Weather in Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 19, 2017 12:05 pm | Nation

The cold, northerly wind is pushing migratory birds to turn their beaks and wing to the south.

Juuso Bear Takes One Look at the Finnish Spring Weather and Goes Back to Sleep

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 12, 2017 9:12 am | Human Interest, Nation

It took only one look for Juuso, the most famous bear in Finland, to declare that it’s time to go back to sleep.

‘Fast & Furious 8’ Film Review: A Four-Star Film, If You Accept That Vin Diesel Can’t Act

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 11, 2017 2:18 pm | Films

With the aid of a simple premise, you don’t have to worry about not seeing the previous ones.

Chinese President Xi in Finland: Pandas Will Be The Messengers of Friendship Between Our Two Countries

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 5, 2017 6:23 pm | Nation, Politics

On Wednesday morning, Xi Jinping, the president of China, and his spouse arrived in Finland for a historical visit.

Hundreds Protest Against Deportations of Afghan Refugees in Helsinki – Police Forced to Use Dog and Gas

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 4, 2017 10:35 am | Nation, Politics

A few hundred protesters in targeted locations across Helsinki objected the deportations of refugees back to Afghanistan on Monday evening.

Prime Minister Juha Sipilä Votes in Advance: ‘A Woman Received a Vote’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 29, 2017 4:17 pm | Politics

Today is the first day to vote in the municipal elections.

Linnea Skog, 13, Grabs the Prize for Best Actress at the Finnish Film Awards

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 24, 2017 11:24 pm | Entertainment, Films, Nation

Here are the highlights of Jussi Awards.

Protesters Clang the Cowbell While Parliament Celebrates Opening Session at the Finlandia Hall

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 2, 2017 9:59 pm | Nation, Parliament, Politics

Protesters gather in front of the Finlandia Hall to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sipilä.Protesters gather in front of the Finlandia Hall to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sipilä.

President Niinistö Warns Against the Dangers of Rising Protectionism

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 2, 2017 4:32 pm | Nation, Politics

President NIinistö opens the 2017 session of the parliament at the Finlandia Hall on Thursday afternoon.

Animal Inside Out Exhibition Takes the Visitor to an Anatomical Safari

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 31, 2017 4:42 pm | Culture, Human Interest, Nation

At the Finnish Science Center Heureka, one gets to explore the intricate biology of animals.

Rooster Is Stubborn and Always Right – Hundreds Celebrate Chinese New Year of the Rooster in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 27, 2017 8:22 pm | Culture, Nation

People born in the year of the rooster are said to be deep thinkers, talented and competent. Oh, and stubborn!

Delfi the Dolphin That Was Transferred From Tampere to Greece Has Died

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 27, 2017 8:45 am | Human Interest, Nation

Delfi died five months after the transfer to the dolphinarium at the Attica Zoological Park. He was 37.

Ukrainian President Poroshenko Asks President Niinistö To Put Pressure on the Russian Side

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 24, 2017 4:30 pm | Nation, Politics

“I addressed Mister President to step up the pressure on the Russian side to liberate our people from the Russian presence as well as from the captivity in Donbass,” Poroshenko said.

Ukrainian President Poroshenko Seeks Solution To Crimean Crisis With President Niinistö in Finland on Tuesday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 23, 2017 10:34 am | Nation, Politics

President Sauli Niinistö and his Ukrainian counterpart, Petro Poroshenko, will hold discussions on trying to solve the Ukrainian crisis.

Paralympian from Pori Leo-Pekka Tähti Is the Athlete of the Year

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 18, 2017 9:20 pm | Nation

Leo-Pekka Tähti is the first Paralympian in Finland to be recognized as the Athlete of the Year.

Finland Today’s Best Pictures of 2016

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 5, 2017 6:23 pm | Culture, Nation

Here are the best pictures from a moose breaking into a bank to the pillow fight day and the visit of President Putin.

President Niinistö’s New Year Speech Was About Good, Evil and a Union With Bear and Man

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 2, 2017 1:23 pm | Nation, Politics

Niinistö quoted author Juha Hurme: “People, animals and plants, all from the same root, made of the same matter.”

100,000 Strong Celebrate the Centenary of Finland’s Independence on New Year’s Eve in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 1, 2017 3:10 pm | Nation

It was an amazing party.

60,000 People Expected to Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Töölö Bay – Your Guide to Finland’s Centenary Party

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 30, 2016 3:26 pm | Nation

The whole Mannerheimintie will be blocked off for dancing and other things you should know about the centenary celebration of Finland’s independence.

Australian Lydia Strohfeldt Learned to Speak Fluent Finnish In a Year – Here’s How She Did It

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 23, 2016 11:54 am | Human Interest, Nation

Strohfeldt arrived in Finland as an exchange student in January 2016. In under a

‘Passengers’ Film Review: Platitudes in Space

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 22, 2016 7:14 pm | Films, Nation

In Passengers, Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt share banalities in the cosmos.

Wednesday Was the Shortest Day of the Year

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 21, 2016 12:09 pm | Nation

The December solstice is actually a specific moment in time when the sun is exactly overhead the Tropic of Capricorn. This year in Finland, the exact time is at 12:44 in the afternoon.