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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.

‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’: Film Review

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 25, 2016 8:10 pm | Films

Witty, whimsical, and often nonsensical is a pretty accurate description of the Alice in Wonderland sequel.

Canadian Expats Celebrate World Hockey Championship Over Finland, Swim At Havis Amanda

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 23, 2016 3:34 am | Culture

It was the Canadians’ turn to jump into the fountain of Havis Amanda.

Finns Celebrate Crushing of Russia in World Ice Hockey Semi-finals

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 21, 2016 10:24 pm | Nation

Hockey fans go crazy after Finland beats Russia 3-1 at the ice hockey world championship semi-final game.

Strong Beer to Arrive in Grocery Stores – The Reforms in Alcohol Act, Explained

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 20, 2016 2:16 pm | Business, Culture

If all goes well, strong beer, cider and long drinks (up to 5.5%) will arrive in the corner store near you January 2017.

Shirly Karvinen of Chinese and Finnish Descent is Miss Finland 2016

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 14, 2016 2:57 am | Culture

“I would like people to remember me as someone who represented Finland in a very elegant way,” said Shirly Karvinen, Miss Finland 2016.

President Niinistö and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg: “Small Countries Think Alike”

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 10, 2016 7:18 pm | Politics

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg arrived at the Presidential Palace for an official state visit late on Tuesday afternoon.

Selah Sue Proves in Helsinki Why Following Prince’s Advice Was a Good Idea

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 5, 2016 7:17 pm | Music

The performance of the Belgian singer, Selah Sue, was one of the year’s best so far.

IN PICTURES: The Vappu Celebrations Kick Off in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 1, 2016 12:16 pm | Culture, Human Interest, Lifestyle

Here are the highlights of the vappu eve in Helsinki.

The Estonian President Ilves Plays Rock and Pop Classics to a Crowd of Hundreds in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 30, 2016 8:42 pm | Music

The Estonian president, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, plays a selection of rock classics to a mesmerized crowd at Club Kaiku in Helsinki.

IN PICTURES: The Australian Governor-General Peter Cosgrove Arrives in Finland for the First State Visit

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 28, 2016 7:16 am | Nation, Politics

The state visit will focus on the bilateral relationship between Australia and Finland, with particular emphasis on both countries’ business, innovation and defence links.

In the Future, the Amount of Taxi Companies Could Skyrocket and Your Car Would Be Tracked

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 18, 2016 6:39 pm | Nation, Politics

The transport minister, Anne Berner, wants to free the taxi services to competition and a tracking device could follow your car in order to calculate the expenses based on the usage.