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Helsinki Celebrates May Day Eve: Manta Crowned! GALLERY & VIDEO

Posted by Tony Öhberg | 1 week ago | Culture, Gallery, Helsinki, Latest

Tens of thousands gathered to witness the crowning of Havis Amanda on the eve of May Day in Helsinki.

GALLERY: Sofia and Yulia, Helsinki Zoo’s Sleepy Bears, Wake to the Sound of a Water Pipe

Posted by Editorial Team | February 20, 2026 4:44 pm | Gallery, Helsinki, Human Interest, Latest

Two female bears at Helsinki’s Korkeasaari Zoo, Sofia and Yulia, recently ended a disrupted hibernation due to an early spring water pipe burst and mild winter weather.

Hellsinki Metal Festival Impresses With First-Rate Music Selection and Service

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 11, 2025 10:00 am | Gallery, Music

Hellsinki Metal Festival is a two-day catharsis featuring neck-snapping music far beyond what you hear on everyday radio. The Helsinki Ice Hall transforms into a giant moshpit, and people couldn’t be happier. Here’s our reportage.

Pori Jazz 2024: Rain or Shine, I’m Gonna Get Mine; GALLERY

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 25, 2025 2:07 pm | Gallery, Music

The 2024 Pori Jazz edition highlighted funky grooves and ’80s nostalgia while showcasing top contemporary jazz artists on the southwestern coast in mid-July.

Today’s Heavy Metal: Embracing Evolution Beyond Double Kicks and Leather at Tuska 2025; GALLERY & REPORT

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 30, 2025 1:09 pm | Gallery, Music

Tuska 2025 attracted 60,000 visitors to Suvilahti, Helsinki. The festival featured various metal genres amid mixed summer weather, including sunshine and rain showers, with Sunday facing potential storms. Here’s our report.