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The Hollywood Action Star Ray Stevenson Calls Finnish Humour Devilish

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 19, 2015 7:52 pm | Entertainment, Nation

Ray Stevenson, the Hollywood action star, tells about his experience of working with Finns in an interview for Finland Today.

How the Rape in Tapanila Started an Outrage Against Somalis in Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 18, 2015 2:23 pm | Human Interest, Nation

A crude act of violence shocked the suburb of Tapanila lying on the outskirts of Helsinki when near the railway station, on March 9, a young woman was raped.

Parliament Won’t Restrict Student Aid After 1,000 Protesters Rise To the Barricades

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 14, 2015 2:35 pm | Politics

The parliament decided today that a student will have right to student aid while studying for a second degree as well.

Miekkailija ‘The Fencer’ is The Best Finnish Film in a Decade

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 13, 2015 3:33 pm | Films, Nation

The Fencer premieres on Friday March 13 and is the best Finnish film since Härö’s last masterpiece a decade ago.

10 Key Points from Sweden to Lift Finland From the Economic Rut

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 11, 2015 9:05 pm | Nation

A 50-page strategy for lifting Finland from the prolonged finance crisis was published on Wednesday by Anders Borg, the former Swedish minister of finance.

King Gustaf of Sweden Visits Finnish Military as the Countries Tighten Military Cooperation

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 6, 2015 9:13 pm | Military

A group of high-level guests including King Gustaf of Sweden visit the Santahamina military base on Wednesday as the knot of the cooperation between the Finnish and Swedish military tighten.

The First in Europe: Passengers at the Helsinki Airport Can Now Rest in a Tube

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 3, 2015 5:37 pm | Nation

Passengers can now rest in a sleep-tube, officially called the GoSleep pod. Helsinki airport is the first European airport to offer this service, which makes the airport one of the most nap-friendly airports in the world.

PICTURES: King Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden Arrive at the Presidential Palace

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 3, 2015 1:12 pm | Nation

King Carl XVI Gustaf and H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden arrived at the Presidential Palace about 11:10 for the official welcoming ceremony by the Finnish presidential couple, President Sauli Niinistö and Mrs Jenni Haukio.

Sweden’s King Gustaf and Queen Silvia to Visit Finland on Tuesday – See The Royal Wave From the Market Square

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 3, 2015 1:22 am | Nation

Finland gets ready to receive the king and the queen of Sweden for an official royal state visit from Tuesday, March 3rd to Thursday the 5th.

This Is Why Macy Gray’s Performance in Helsinki Received Five Stars

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 2, 2015 9:01 pm | Music

Macy Gray’s performance in Helsinki was simply perfect.

Finland Helps Victims of Ukraine’s Conflict With 500,000 Euros – Five Million People in Need for Aid

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 2, 2015 12:15 pm | Nation

Finland will provide 500,000 euros to help the victims of the conflict in Ukraine where about five million people are in need for humanitarian aid.

Ownercouple of a Pizzeria in Central Finland Killed Violently on Sunday – Survived by Minor Children

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 1, 2015 9:39 pm | Nation

Three people were killed inside a pizzeria in Laukaa on Sunday afternoon. The victims are a couple who own the restaurant and one employee, according to the eyewitnesses.

Helsinki Mourns For the Murdered Russian Opposition Leader Boris Nemtsov

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 1, 2015 5:48 pm | Human Interest, Nation

The memorial of the murdered opposition leader, Boris Nemtsov, gathered about a hundred mourners at the gates of the Russian Embassy in Helsinki on Saturday night.

Here Are the Winners From the Emma Gala Music Awards

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 27, 2015 11:29 pm | Entertainment, Nation

Here are the highlights of the Emma Gala where the most prominent Finnish artists were awarded with an Emma on Friday evening at the Barona Arena in Espoo.

PICTURES: Glamour from the Red Carpet at the Emma Gala 2015

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 27, 2015 8:28 pm | Entertainment

WATCH: Will Muslims Hug a Blindfolded White Man in the Centre of Helsinki?

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 26, 2015 7:41 pm | Culture

A blindfolded man stands in front of the Kamppi shopping centre in Helsinki. He is asking for hugs from Muslims. Will he receive any?

If You Are Using An Old Cellphone NSA May Monitor Your Calls

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 26, 2015 6:02 pm | Nation

Your sim card might be hacked. But only if you use an old cellphone and make your calls through a 2G network.

Luokkakokous Is Funny If You Find Humour In the Word ‘Pussy’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 25, 2015 1:01 pm | Films

Have you seen The Hangover? Luokkakokous by director Taneli Mustonen resembles the 2009 Hollywood flick, but instead of situated in Las Vegas, this one focuses in Naantali, which some, however, call the Las Vegas of Finland.

PICTURES: Kela pimps the maternity package

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 24, 2015 4:27 pm | Nation

The new maternity package contains 54 products from a thermometer to nipple cream.

The Rise of Robert Helenius and Why He Hates The Finnish Attitude

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 22, 2015 11:27 pm | Human Interest

Robert Helenius, ‘The Nordic Nightmare’, has been under the radar, improving himself. After two years, he is faster, stronger and more focused than ever.

Mexico has 450 billion euros to invest in foreign countries – Finland one of the targets

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 20, 2015 7:40 pm | Politics

Jose Antonio Meade Kuribrena, the secretary of foreign affairs of Mexico, visited Finland for the first time on Friday to discuss the investment business and, of course, the international politics and its problems: counterterrorism, the disarmament of nuclear weapons and the value of a strong environment treaty.

President Niinistö wishes happy Chinese New Year of the Goat

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 20, 2015 6:00 pm | Politics

“I would like to send my warmest wishes to the people of China from the snowy Finland, the home of the Santa Claus. I wish you happy Chinese New Year!” Niinistö says in his greetings.

Swede’s try six-hour workdays – A model for Finland too?

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 20, 2015 4:58 pm | Nation

Swede’s are trying a six-hour workday. In a hospital in Norrland, the employees will work six hours instead of eight and get paid fully. This has raised discussion in Finland, too. Could the model work here?

Hundreds celebrate Chinese New Year of the Goat at the Lasipalatsi Square in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 18, 2015 7:53 pm | Culture

Chinese New Year was celebrated at the Lasipalatsi Square in Kamppi starting from 16:00 on Wednesday afternoon. Hundreds of people gathered at the square to enjoy the performances, the food and the New Year countdown at 18:00 when the year turned from the year of Horse to the year of the Goat/Sheep.

Here’s how Finland will strengthen military cooperation with Sweden in the near future

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 18, 2015 12:03 pm | Politics

Carl Haglund, the minister of defence and his Swedish counterpart, Peter Hultqvist, received a report on Tuesday evening, which explains how the neighbouring countries will strengthen their military cooperation in the future.
Here are the highlights of the report conducted together by the militaries and the defence ministries of Finland and Sweden.

More fighters join radical militant organisations from Finland than from Ireland, Switzerland or Norway

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 17, 2015 5:13 am | Nation

The number of foreigners that have joined Sunni militant organisations in the Syria, Iraq conflict continues to rise, according to an insight report published by the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence ICSR.

Over 400,000 Finns start their skiing vacation on Monday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 16, 2015 3:17 pm | Nation

In total, during the upcoming three weeks, as the date for the vacation varies regionally, the vacation is celebrated by about 800,000 pupils. Somewhat 114,000 citizens involved in working life held their winter vacation in February last year and the number is expected to remain close to the same.

This is how Finland’s security policy looks like after increased terrorism and Russia’s actions

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 16, 2015 5:12 am | Nation

The threat of terrorism is on the rise and the complexity of threats and risks is growing, and the relationship between Russia and the West is now characterised by mistrust and the prospects for cooperation have deteriorated.

Here’s What Finnish Celebrities Expect From Fifty Shades of Grey

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 14, 2015 9:56 pm | Entertainment

While waiting for the invitational premiere of Fifty Shades of Grey to start, the guests, consisting of celebrities and Grey-fans, sipped champagne and mingled and snacked on popcorn. I asked about some of the expectations of the celebs before the bell rang.

World Bank president Jim Yong Kim arrives to Finland for fight against poverty

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 13, 2015 5:08 pm | Politics

Jim Yong King, the president of World Bank, and the fighter against inequality, visited Finland on Wednesday.

FILM REVIEW: Fifty Shades of Grey attempts to rewrite the script of love

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 11, 2015 12:00 pm | Films

Dakota’s role as Anastasia is the best part of the film. Her screen presence and how she acts the role of the innocence and determination and the naivety, however just subtle enough, to keep the viewer on toes.

Finland is the only country in EU where homelessness continues to decrease

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 11, 2015 3:48 am | Nation

Finland is the only country in the European Union where homelessness continues to decrease, a study, released on Tuesday, reveals.

There is more milk than in past nine years – pork production declines with 186 kilos of slaughtered meat

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 9, 2015 4:39 pm | Nation

Last year, dairies received just over 2.288 million litres of milk, according to the statistics released by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke). The production volume was the highest in nine years, and the amount of produced organic milk kept rising, with 47 million litres produced.

Russian news agency quotes President Niinistö wrong on a sensitive subject

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 9, 2015 8:08 am | Politics

President Sauli Niinistö was quoted wrong by the Russian news agency, Interfax, on Saturday.

After Watching This Video Saying Even A Few Finnish Words Correctly Makes You Feel Like A Superhero

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 8, 2015 6:36 pm | Entertainment

After watching this video, created for an installation at the Frankfurt Book Fair last year, where foreigners try to pronounce Finnish compound words, saying correctly even a few phrases makes you feel like a superhero.

Whisky Business

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 7, 2015 7:16 am | Culture

UISGE whisky festival brings together the whisky enthusiasts and about 200 bottles of unique flavours from around the world.

I wish there were more films like Theo’s House

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 6, 2015 8:00 am | Films

Theo’s House is one of those films that leave you thinking about love, life and the shortness of it.

President Niinistö flies to Munich to discuss the collapse of international order

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 6, 2015 5:14 am | Politics

President Sauli Niinistö will attend the Munich Security Conference on February 6-8 in Germany.

Interior minister Päivi Räsänen is on sick leave after the car crash

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 3, 2015 4:05 pm | Nation

After the car crash on Monday, interior minister Päivi Räsänen is on sick leave until Sunday February 8.

WATCH: Liam Neeson stars in a 9 million USD Super Bowl commercial for the Finnish Supercell

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 3, 2015 5:16 am | Entertainment

Actor Liam Neeson joins with the Finnish mobile game company Supercell in a commercial for their top mobile game ‘Clash of Clans’.

PICTURES: Prince Edward and Countess Sophie meet with the Finnish presidential couple

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 2, 2015 7:03 pm | Politics

The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, and Countess Sophie arrived in Finland for a week-long visit.

Interior minister Päivi Räsänen is rushed into hospital after car crash

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 2, 2015 3:12 pm | Nation

Päivi Räsänen, the minister of the interior, is rushed into the hospital on Monday morning after a car crash.

Prince Edward and Countess Sophie are visiting Finland on Monday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 2, 2015 5:41 am | Nation

The Earl of Wessex and the countess: Prince Edward and Sophie, are visiting Finland on Monday. Picture: Yate Armadillo/Flickr

DocPoint pulls a record crowd of about 30,000

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 2, 2015 4:54 am | Films

DocPoint breaks the record amount of spectators in the history of the six-day-long documentary festival with almost 30,000 visitors in Helsinki.

PICTURES: Winners of the Jussi Film Awards 2015

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 1, 2015 7:32 pm | Culture

Producer Aleksi Bardy grabs the award for the best film ‘They Have Escaped’ and the other winners in pictures.

Finland steps up border control

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 30, 2015 5:55 am | Nation

Finland has stepped up the border control after the terrorist attacks in Paris.

Demonstrators Rally Against Killing of the Endangered Wolf

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 29, 2015 7:07 am | Archives, Human Interest

Hundreds rally in Helsinki against thinning of the endangered wolf population in Finland on Wednesday.

President Niinistö and Berzins: Finnish and Latvian citizens are afraid

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 28, 2015 2:37 pm | Politics

President Sauli Niinistö discusses with his Latvian counterpart, President Andris Berzins, about the concern of citizens, sanctions and Russia.

President Niinistö: Injustice never justifies violence

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 27, 2015 10:15 pm | Politics

President Sauli Niinistö speaks about injustice, violence and the Holocaust at the Synagogue of Helsinki on Tuesday evening.

“Every series is supposed to bring significant content on the big screen”

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 27, 2015 9:15 pm | Films

The world changes but there is one subject that sticks: Russia,” says Ulla Simonen, the artistic director of DocPoint documentary film festival, during the opening ceremony at the Savoy theatre on Tuesday evening.

Author: Tony Öhberg

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