See Sharp Photos of Blur and More; A First-Timer Joined Flow Festival 2023 With a Couple of Veterans; Here’s Our Report
We spent three days at Flow Festival 2023. Here’s our gallery and report.
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Author: Tony Öhberg
The Finnish Viking of Heavyweight Boxing, Robert Helenius, Dominates Six Rounds Against Former World Champ Joshua, But Loses by K.O.; Helenius to Finland Today: The Fight Lit a Torch in My Heart
Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius gave his former British world-champion counterpart a belting that he will remember in front of 20,000 spectators in London on Saturday night.
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From Win in Medieval Castle to World-Class Bout; Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Helenius to Face Former 2-Time World Champion Anthony Joshua
Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius stepped into the ring after a long break. He was on the verge of retiring from boxing. But on Saturday, he is about to face the former two-time world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. Here’s our report on the events from the medieval castle of Olavinlinna leading to the world-class bout in the U.K.
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Pori Jazz 2023 – Pop Meets Jazz, and the Jazz Is Really Good
We spent a couple of days covering the largest jazz festival in the country. Here’s our report.
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The ‘Finlandization’ of Joe Biden
President Joe Biden of the United States visited Finland during a historical time. Finland had just recently been accepted as a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. We documented President Biden’s visit from outside to inside the Presidential Palace, where he met with the Nordic leaders including President Sauli Niinistö.
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View 143 Photos of 2023 Tuska Metal Music Festival; We Spent 3 Days Among a Total of 63,000 Metalheads
We spent three days at Tuska 2023 metal music festival in Helsinki, which was sold out. We listened to bands such as Vended, Gojira, In Flames, The HU, Ghost, JINJER, and more. View our largest photo gallery in the history of Finland Today.
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One or Several Gunshots Fired in a Staircase of an Apartment Building in Kallio on Thursday
Several patrol cars arrived at the scene after 11:00 in the morning, and at first, the police caught seven people.
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Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Helenius to Take a Career-Defining Fight in Savonlinna in August
Finland Today spoke with Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius about his upcoming fight in the Olavinlinna Castle. We also take a look at who exactly is his opponent Mika Mielonen.
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Rockfest Attracts 50,000 People; View Our Massive Photo Gallery
The gallery includes artists such as Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Rotten Sound and Volbeat, and of course many pics of the lovely crowd.
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A Day With Patti Smith
Punk icon Patti Smith visited Helsinki for a book signing event and concerts. Here’s our report on Smith’s day in Helsinki.
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GALLERY AND CONCERT REVIEW: Thrash Metal Legend Testament Crushes the Gig at Rockfest
American thrash metal legend Testament gave an all-out performance at Rockfest. Here’s our gallery and concert review.
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CONCERT REVIEW AND PHOTO GALLERY: Pantera Brings Down the Heat at Rockfest in Hyvinkää
Read our concert review and view our extensive photo gallery of Pantera’s gig at Rockfest in Hyvinkää.
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GALLERY: Classic Car Parade Gathers Hundreds of Old Shiny Vehicles at the Senate Square
Hundreds of classic cars parked on the Senate Square to delight the visitors.
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Blinken Visited Finland; Signed Cooperation Statement with 6G
Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Greens) and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss topical foreign and security policy questions, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, long-term support to Ukraine and current NATO matters.
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GALLERY: Tens of Thousands of People Attend Rammstein’s Concert at Olympic Stadium on Saturday; Total of 80,000 Expected to See the German Metal Band in Two Days
We observed the crowd attending the Rammstein concert on Saturday.
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GALLERY: View Marimekko’s Latest Collection From the Runway in Esplanade Park
Thousands of people gathered in the park to observe the fashion show. View our gallery.
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April Jazz 2023 – An Adroit Attempt to Serve Something for Everyone
We attended three gigs on opposite sides of the spectrum, and for the most part, enjoyed it.
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GALLERY: View Marimekko’s Latest Collection From the Runway in Esplanade Park
Thousands of people gathered in the park to observe the fashion show. View our gallery.
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Finland Loses to Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest; An Inside Look at the Craze Around Käärijä
Here’s how the Finnish people went ‘nuts’ over the Finnish Eurovision contender, Käärijä.
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GALLERY AND REPORTAGE: Ukrainian President Zelensky Makes a Surprise Visit to Finland
President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Finland. Here’s our gallery and report.
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GALLERY AND VIDEO: About 70,000 People Attend the Capping of Havis Amanda on May Day’s Eve; View the Highlights
May Day’s Eve celebrations kicked off with a bang in Helsinki.
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President Niinistö Visited South Africa and Namibia; Talked Security, Geopolitics and Football
President Sauli Niinistö made state visits to South Africa and Namibia last week. Here’s our report.
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NCP, Finns, Christian Democrats, Swedish People’s Party to Begin Government Formation Talks; Orpo: Difficulties Ahead
The National Coalition Party (NCP), the Finns Party (Finns), the Christian Democrats (CD) and the Swedish People’s Party (SPP) will participate in the government formation talks.
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Finland’s Parliamentary Election 2023 Coverage: Finland Veers Right; Left-Wing Leader, ‘I’m Pissed Off Like a Small Animal’; PM Marin to Step Down as SDP Leader
We followed Finland’s election night closely. Here’s our reportage.
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Prime Minister Sanna Marin to Step Down from Her Post as SDP Leader in Autumn; New PM to be Selected in Next Few Months
Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s announcement in a press conference on Wednesday confirms the fact that Finland will have a new prime minister soon.
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Turkey Ready to Start the Ratification Process for Finland’s NATO Membership
Finland is now closer than ever to being accepted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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GALLERY: Savoy JAZZFest’s Connected Performed One of the Best Jazz Concerts We’ve Heard in This Country
What a gig! Here’s our report.
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Ruoka & Mat Offers Asian Street Food in a New Cozy Place in Helsinki Center
Ruoka & Mat restaurant area in the renewed Fennia block offers a comfortable setting for your needs, whether it’s dining or a break from busy everyday life.
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‘The Time is Now to Ratify,” Says NATO Secretary General of Finland’s Membership; Prime Minister Marin Frustrated with the Delays of Becoming a NATO Member
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Helsinki today. Here’s what he said in a press conference with Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
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GALLERY: Finnish Heads of State Place Candles in a Memorial for Ukraine War Victims; A Sea of Candles Illuminate the Steps of Helsinki Cathedral
A candlelight memorial for the victims of the Ukrainian war gathered a large crowd on the Senate Square beginning late Friday afternoon. View our gallery.
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GALLERY AND VIDEO: Students Take Over Ullanlinnamäki on Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday gathered around 1,000 students at Ullanlinnanmäki in Kaivopuisto, Helsinki, to celebrate ‘laskiainen’ in a very Finnish way.
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GALLERY: School is Out; Studying is In – Upper Secondary School Seniors Have Left the Building
Tens of thousands of upper secondary school seniors known as abit in Finnish celebrated penkkarit across the country. Here’s our gallery from Helsinki.
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GALLERY AND VIDEO: Governor General of Canada Mary Simon Arrived in Finland; She’s the First Indigenous Person to Hold the Role, and Here’s What She Had to Say
We observe Mary Simon’s visit to Finland in our report, photographs and video. She’s the first Indigenous governor general of Canada.
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Skier Iivo Niskanen Is the Athlete of the Year for the 4th Time; Pole Vaulter Wilma Murto Grabs Many Awards and Trusts the Flow
Here’s our report from the Finnish Sports Gala.
Read More‘M3gan’ Film Review: Forget Chucky; M3gan Redefines the Doll of Horror
Here’s our review of ‘M3gan,’ a paragon of horror, that we score 100%.
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GALLERY: We Jazz Festival’s Venue Breaks the Mold in an Exemplary Way
Here’s our report of the magical weekend at the Korjaamo Culture Factory in Helsinki.
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GALLERY: Swedish Melodic Metal Band In Flames Brings Sauna Heat to Helsinki Ice Hall
View the highlights of In Flames’ performance in our photo gallery.
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VIDEO AND GALLERY: The Presidential Couple Receives Christmas Greetings; National Lucia Gets a Crown of Candles
We documented two of the traditional Christmas ceremonies in Finland. We wish our readers a Merry Christmas!
Read More‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ Film Review: A Stunning Bio-Drama of the Tormented Singer
Here’s our review. Score: 100%.
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VIDEO AND GALLERY: Trams Derail and Snow Depth Reaches 46 Centimeters in Places as Snowstorm Hits Helsinki Region on Monday
We followed the winter’s first snowstorm in Helsinki center on Monday.
Read MoreVIDEO, GALLERY AND REPORTAGE: Finland Turns 105
We followed the Independence Day ceremonies and protests the whole day on December 6, 2022. Happy Independence Day, Finland!
Read More‘Violent Night’ Film Review: This Time They Messed With the Wrong Santa
Here’s a real Christmas treat in all the “wrong” ways. Score: 100%.
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CEO of Slush 2022 Pitching Contest Winner Immigram That Won €1 Million in an Interview with Finland Today: ‘Everywhere, the Immigrant Talent is the Power’
We joined Slush 2022, the world’s largest gathering of venture capital, at the end of last week in Helsinki. The two-day event brought together 12,000 people. We interviewed the co-founder and CEO of Immigram, Anastasia Mirolyubova, who felt that the money won from the pitching competition was really needed in their work related to making the life of immigrants easier. Here’s our report.
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