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Could A Flock of Reindeer Replace the Guggenheim Art Museum in Helsinki?

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 2, 2016 6:57 pm | Culture, Nation

The idea is based on a thought that a hundred reindeer would be more interesting than Guggenheim art museum.

Terrafame Beanies Have Been Sold Out After Prime Minister Sipilä Wore One

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 1, 2016 3:44 pm | Nation

The beanie was gray and it was embroidered with an orange text that said “Terrafame.”

Did Prime Minister Juha Sipilä Try to Silence Yle? Sipilä-gate, Explained

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 30, 2016 8:33 pm | Nation, Politics

Last Friday, YLE published a critical article on Prime Minister Sipilä. Later, Sipilä was accused of trying to silence YLE.

Jukka Viikilä Grabs the Finlandia Prize for Literature – Junior Award Winner Niemi’s Story About Multicultural Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 24, 2016 5:53 pm | Culture

The awards worth 30,000 euros were handed out at the Finnish National Theatre on Thursday afternoon.

The Finnish Government Apologizes To the Victims of Abuse in Child Welfare Foster Care In the Past Decades

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 21, 2016 1:25 pm | Human Interest, Nation

According to the survey carried out by the University of Jyväskylä, maltreatment and violence occurred in all forms of child welfare foster care.

Neo-Nazis Will March in Helsinki on the Independence Day – “We Are Going to Fight for Our Freedom”

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 18, 2016 6:45 pm | Politics

Neo-Nazis will arrange a mass march in Helsinki center on the Independence Day, December 6.

Every Fourth Finnish Child Has Suffered From Their Parents’ Alcohol Use

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 18, 2016 3:17 pm | Culture, Human Interest, Lifestyle, Nation

76 percent of the victims suffered from shame.

Paulo Coelho and Others Join the Children’s Benefit Campaign Created By the President’s Spouse Jenni Haukio

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 17, 2016 4:06 pm | Culture, Human Interest, Nation

Jenni Haukio, the first lady of Finland, conceptualized a campaign for children in need.

Hundreds of Harry Potter Fans Dress Up to Celebrate the Release of the New Book in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 12, 2016 4:44 pm | Culture, Entertainment, Nation

A few hundred Harry Potter fans gather to the National Museum of Finland to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts One and Two.

President Niinistö: The Relations Between Finland and the U.S. Are Closer Than Ever

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 9, 2016 7:16 pm | Nation, Politics

While Niinistö believes that the U.S. stays committed to NATO, he urged other EU countries to take more responsibility for themselves.

PM Juha Sipilä Supported Clinton But Believes That Trump Will Keep Good Relations With Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 9, 2016 2:47 pm | Nation, Politics

Like Sipilä, Donald Trump has a background in the business world. According to Sipilä, this could affect Trump’s view on the importance of keeping good relations with other countries.

70 Fender-Benders In Uusimaa Region During the First Snowfall – Even The Plow Truck Drove Off Road

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 3, 2016 5:16 pm | Nation

The first snowfall arrived in southern Finland and as usual, it didn’t come without problems.

Cruise Ferries and Karaoke, Estonia’s First Female President Kersti Kaljulaid Visits Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 21, 2016 6:46 pm | Nation, Politics

The newly inaugurated Estonian president visits Finland.

The Spectator Stand and Multi-purpose Building ‘Railo’ in Rovaniemi Grabs The Finlandia Prize for Architecture

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 14, 2016 7:06 pm | Culture, Nation

Railo towers like a monumental landmark in the city of Rovaniemi.

President Niinistö Calls Merkel, Then Putin

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 7, 2016 3:31 pm | Politics

President Niinistö and Chancellor Merkel had a serious discussion about Syria. With Putin, Niinistö also talked about Syria, particularly about the suffering in Aleppo and the killing of innocent civilians.

President Sauli Niinistö: The Buk Missile Test Was Supposed to Remain As a Secret

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 30, 2016 7:33 pm | Nation, Politics

In 2015, Finland, by the request of the Netherlands, conducted a missile test to help the Dutch authorities to solve the downing of the Malaysian Airlines MH17 plane.

Finnish Teens Drink Less Than Their European Counterparts, Says A Study

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 29, 2016 10:45 am | Nation

The Finnish youth drinks less than the European teens on average, says the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs.

15,000 Strong Blow the Whistle on Racism in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 24, 2016 8:29 pm | Nation

15,000 people march against racism and neo-Nazis in Helsinki on Saturday afternoon.

‘Blair Witch’ Film Review: A Scaremonger With a Capital ‘S’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 16, 2016 8:03 am | Films, Nation

When the darkness falls, the trip into the Black Hill forest turns into one of the year’s biggest scaremongers.

Robert Helenius Knocks Down His German Opponent Airich In 40 Seconds

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 11, 2016 5:36 pm | Boxing, Nation

The fight in Åland Islands lasted only 49 seconds.

‘Teit meistä kauniin’ Film Review: One Of the Best Finnish Films To Come Out This Year and Beyond

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 7, 2016 7:23 pm | Films, Nation

While the story of the teenaged punk/rock group pushing off from a small town of Heinola in Päijänne region itself is intriguing, the subplot of the depression in the early ’90s is a real kicker.

We Visited the Allas Sea Pool, An Oasis That Opened to Public on Thursday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 2, 2016 7:16 pm | Culture, Entertainment

Floating in the big fresh water pool makes you feel like a movie star, without the need for a thick wallet.

Big-name Artists Cancel Their Gigs at Särkänniemi’s Closing Ceremony Because of the Dolphins

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 1, 2016 4:29 pm | Nation

Three big-name Finnish artists that were supposed to perform at Särkänniemi’s celebration for the end of the season next Saturday in Tampere have canceled their shows.

From Tank to Tank: Särkänniemi’s Decision to Move Their Dolphins to Greece, Explained

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 30, 2016 6:03 pm | Human Interest, Nation

After decades of performing circus tricks in the Särkänniemi Dolphinarium, Delfi, Veera, Eevertti and Leevi found themselves in another tank and climate destined to perform more tricks.

The Night of The Arts Transforms Helsinki Into an Arena of Cultural Spectacles

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 26, 2016 5:48 pm | Culture, Entertainment, Nation

The Night of the Arts (arranged for the 28th time) transformed Helsinki into an arena of hundreds of cultural enjoyments on Thursday.

Three Days at Flow Revealed Why It’s Considered the Rolls-Royce of Finnish Festivals

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 16, 2016 8:37 pm | Music, Nation

Flow Festival is one of the happiest and soberest festivals in the country.

About 61,500 First-graders Start Primary School in Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 11, 2016 3:53 pm | Culture, Nation

In total, 61,500 first-graders start their way to school this year in Finland. 90 percent of them are seven-year-olds.

We Visited the Historical Naantali And Its Spa, And It Was Quite a Trip

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 7, 2016 7:34 pm | Nation

Naantali showed its best side while I and my assistant visited the historical city in south-western Finland.

‘Bodom’ Film Review: A Lackluster Gore-Fest, Where The Actors Are Too Good For the Film

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 3, 2016 10:07 pm | Films, Nation

‘Bodom’ fails to walk in the footsteps of the most famous Finnish unsolved triple murder case.

I Lost My Pokémon Go Virginity In a Gathering of Hundreds of Gamers

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 26, 2016 12:31 pm | Culture, Entertainment, Nation

I joined a Pokémon Go gathering at Kaisaniemi Park to find out what the phenomenon is about.

‘Lights Out’ Film Review: Think Twice Before Turning Off the Lights

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 23, 2016 3:01 pm | Films, Nation

‘Lights Out’ is the best horror film to have come out this year.

‘Star Trek Beyond’: Film Review

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 22, 2016 7:15 pm | Films, TV

‘Star Trek Beyond’ delivers stunning effects and a compassionate story. What’s not to like?

Here Are the Highlights of Pori Jazz Festival 2016 in Pictures

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 18, 2016 1:21 pm | Music, Nation

Pori Jazz Festival attracted a crowd of 55,600. Here are the highlights in pictures.

PICTURES: Joss Stone and Lauryn Hill Whip the Crowd In a Frenzy at Pori Jazz Festival

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 16, 2016 5:24 pm | Music, Nation

Joss Stone and Lauryn Hill highlighted the Friday evening program at the Pori Jazz Festival.

We Spent the Weekend at Ruisrock, Among the Record Crowd of 100,000 Spectators

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 13, 2016 12:19 pm | Music, Nation

Ruisrock is the oldest rock festival in the Nordic countries. We spent three days listening to Kelis, Anna Abreu, Patti Smith and many others.

Black Sabbath Says ‘Goodbye’ In Front of 20,000 Spectators

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 8, 2016 3:07 pm | Music

Ozzy Osbourne, 67, performed like he was 30 years younger.

TUSKA FESTIVAL IN PICTURES: Metalheads Mosh Out the Pain In Pouring Rain

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 6, 2016 1:22 pm | Music, Nation

Tuska Open Air Metal Festival gathers a crowd of 28,000.

Join Nato and Russia Brings Troops to the Finnish Borders, Says Putin

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 2, 2016 1:24 am | Politics

During his visit in Finland, Vladimir Putin engaged in straight talk.

Finnkino Scape is Not Just a Cinema, It’s an Experience

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 1, 2016 2:39 pm | Entertainment, Nation

At a higher cost, you get to enjoy luxurious seats, a 4K laser projector and Dolby Atmos sound system.

‘Independence Day: Resurgence’: Film Review

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 1, 2016 8:13 am | Films

The aliens are ready to take over the Earth in a weak sequel.

There’s Nothing Stopping the Samba in Finland – Not Even Pouring Rain and Gusting Wind

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 18, 2016 9:24 pm | Culture

Hundreds of samba dancers took over the Helsinki center with the keys to the city in hand.

The EU Council President Donald Tusk in Finland: “When Discussing Security, Russia is Our Common Problem”

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 17, 2016 5:24 am | Politics

Prime Minister Juha Sipilä discusses defence politics with the EU Council President Donald Tusk.

Alcohol Over 70 Percent More Expensive in Finland Than the EU Average – Food 20 Percent Above the Norm

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 16, 2016 8:25 pm | Culture

Alcohol is 72 percent more expensive in Finland than in the European Union on average, and the prices of food and non-alcoholic drinks exceed the EU norm by about 20 percent.

The First Summerburst Festival in Helsinki Turns Hernesaari Shore Into a Small Ibiza

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 12, 2016 6:42 pm | Music

Hernesaaren Ranta hosted the first Summerburst festival on Saturday.

Lebanese FM Bassil Worried Whether Finland Will Retain Its Image During Refugee Crisis

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 10, 2016 7:56 pm | Politics

Foreign Minister Timo Soini and his Lebanese counterpart Gebran Bassil ponder mass migration in Helsinki.

5 Seconds of Summer Has the Audience in Tears at Helsinki Arena

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 4, 2016 1:00 am | Music

If there were any guys among the thousands observing the Australian pop-punk group perform on Friday evening at Helsinki Arena, I didn’t see any.

We Visited the Luxurious Public Sauna ‘Löyly’ in Helsinki And It Was More Than We Wished For

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 2, 2016 7:48 pm | Culture

We visited the multimillion-euro sauna complex that aims to become the common man’s sauna in Helsinki.

IN PICTURES: The First Day of World Village Festival

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 28, 2016 10:27 pm | Music

The celebration of multiculturalism in pictures.

Moose Breaks Into a Bank in Helsinki’s Töölö District

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 26, 2016 11:27 am | Nation

Police was sent on a wild moose chase on Thursday morning in Helsinki, after the wild animal broke through the window of Nordea bank at Museokatu in Töölö district.