The visit of Danish royalty was a delightful mix of cheerful smiles and serious business, creating a captivating atmosphere that delighted observers, from the media to guests in festive attire.
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Candle-lit vigil in Helsinki marks three years of Russia’s agression on Ukraine. The candles will be sent to Ukraine to support the frontline.
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In Häjyt 2, suspense takes over the lack of dialogue and action in the Finnish-style blockbuster.
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Swedish and Finnish activists with fire extinguishers and red paint defaced the Finnish Parliament Building on Wednesday.
Read MoreGreat film! But what do you know about Renny Harlin?
Read MoreIf you like heavy metal or want to try something new, Tuska is the only place to be in Helsinki this weekend.
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The events leading up to Tuesday’s school shooting in Viertola have begun to unfold. Here’s what we know so far.
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Finland ranks as the happiest country in the world for the seventh year in a row. At the same time, trade unions and the government have reached a stalemate and companies have no choice but to leave their workers without pay.
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Peela consists of some of Helsinki’s finest up-and-coming jazz musicians. On Thursday evening, they took over the Koko Jazz Club and played to a full house.
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Alexander Stubb was inaugurated as Finland’s 13th president, marking the beginning of a new era and bringing to an end the tenure of President Sauli Niinistö.
Read MoreIn ‘Spaceman,’ comedian Adam Sandler receives comfort from a large arachnid in outer space. There’s not much more to say.
Read More‘Dune: Part Two’ scores 100% in Tony Öhberg’s review. “It was a thrilling, action-packed tale that rocked black Italian leather seats for nearly three hours while keeping viewers glued to a screen larger than a volleyball court. That said, while this movie should be enjoyed in the largest movie auditorium you can find, the strong storytelling would bring deep enjoyment even if it was streamed to your mobile device while sitting in the bathroom,” Öhberg writes.
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We followed the presidential race of Alexander Stubb (NCP) up to the point where he was facing the runner-up, Pekka Haavisto (Greens), and then, during the final hours it became clear that Stubb may win.
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The next Finnish President will be elected tonight. According to the polls and early voting results, Alexander Stubb (NCP) will win.
Read MoreHere’s how I came to score 100%.
Read MoreAbout 13,000 people, according to police estimates, took part in a protest called “Stop Now!” in the Senate Square on Thursday afternoon
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For many Finns, voting in this year’s presidential election became a game of chess instead of trusting their gut and following their instincts.
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I followed Mika Aaltola’s presidential campaign for months and was impressed by his qualities as a person and his extensive knowledge of foreign policy.
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The program covers current tourism phenomena, destination tips and travel trends.
Read More‘Lift,’ starring Kevin Hart, is a gripping gold-heist thriller set in the modern era.
Read MoreHere’s our review of this entertaining horror movie.
Read MoreHere’s how we came to score 100%.
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Lux Helsinki began on Wednesday evening, illuminating the Finnish capital in freezing weather that felt close to -30 degrees Celsius. View our gallery.
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The border will be closed on Friday, December 15, at 20:00.
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Protesters against neo-Nazis did their best to stop a nationalistic torchlight procession.
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Finland celebrates its 106th Independence Day. Here is what has happened so far.
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The premiers’ agenda included bilateral relations between the two countries, the security situation and other current international and EU issues. Recent events on Finland’s eastern border were also discussed.
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Ron Carter, 86, came to Helsinki with his quartet to breathe new life into jazz classics.
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On Thursday, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) made an announcement on border security to Parliament. We publish Prime Minister Orpo’s remarks in full.
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Reporter and photojournalist Tony Öhberg sat down with Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius to talk about his new autobiography and his plans for the future amid the turmoil of life in and out of the ring.
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A thin layer of snow covered the center of Helsinki in the early hours of Saturday morning. We caught the beauty of the first light in whiteness.
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“It’s not worth the effort to come to Finland. The borders are closed,” Mari Rantanen (Finns), the minister of the interior, said while referring to Finland’s southeastern border with Russia.
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Finland Today observed the funeral of the late President Martti Ahtisaari throughout the day. Here’s our report.
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The events of the past few days have been intense as it was discovered that an explosion caused a pressure loss in the gas pipeline between Estonia and Finland. Here’s what we know so far.
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What happens when Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden visit a small town in southern Finland, which was named after a Swedish Queen in the 18th century? This time, the Princess came to inaugurate a piece of land near the end of September. Well … the elderly rubbed their eyes in amazement, while children and some adults wore crowns made of cardboard. Finland Today followed the visit, and here’s the report.
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Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki, held between Sep. 12-13, helped the gaming industry to connect, but some had trouble getting lunch after paying hundreds for tickets. Free drinks flowed almost effortlessly, though.
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Some of the current members of the Finnish government have made continuous headlines in relation to racism both nationally and internationally. We attended a mass protest against discrimination with 20,000 people and wrapped up the details of what’s been said and done.
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Marin has been appointed as a strategic adviser in an institute that deals with governments and political leaders.
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The bell tower of the Helsinki Railway Station rang for the first time in history on Sunday afternoon.
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We spent three days at Flow Festival 2023. Here’s our gallery and report.
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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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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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We spent a couple of days covering the largest jazz festival in the country. Here’s our report.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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American thrash metal legend Testament gave an all-out performance at Rockfest. Here’s our gallery and concert review.
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