Category: Greater Helsinki
GREATER HELSINKI
Hell Awaits: Helsinki’s Heavy Metal Weekend Is Calling
Hellsinki Metal Festival returns to Helsinki with Black Label Society, Accept, Paradise Lost, Opeth and more for a weekend of heavyweight riffs and Finnish metal talent.
Scorpions Still Sting in Helsinki
Scorpions proved at Veikkaus Arena that they still have plenty of life left in them, delivering a polished hard-rock show before 10,600 fans in Helsinki.
Patti Smith Brings Horses to the Water at Allas Pool
Patti Smith turns a rainy Allas Live night into a jubilant communal celebration, with radiant presence, big anthems and a crowd buzzing with joy.
The Tuska Lineup Is Too Good to Skip – Here Are 10 Standouts
Here are ten hand-picked acts you cannot miss.
VIDEO: Heat, Harmony and Protest Signs in Hakaniemi
The Hakaniemi Market Square was buzzing as Finland’s largest May Day parade kicked off under the warm Friday sun. Catch the moments we captured on video!
Helsinki Celebrates May Day Eve: Manta Crowned! GALLERY & VIDEO
Tens of thousands gathered to witness the crowning of Havis Amanda on the eve of May Day in Helsinki.
The Police: Knives Have No Place in May Day Celebrations
May Day celebrations will bring big crowds and several traffic limits to central Helsinki on Thursday.
A Three‑Day Coffee Wonderland Is Brewing in Helsinki
A three-day flavor festival is set to take place at the Helsinki Cable Factory.
April Jazz: Eleven Days. Two Cities. One Big Jazz Vibe.
For 11 days, nearly 200 artists from 17 countries fill Espoo and Helsinki with jazz energy. These highlights set the mood for the festival’s 40th year.
How to Reduce Exposure to Elevated Levels of Street Dust in Helsinki: Map and Tips
HSY reports elevated street dust levels and poor air quality, especially in areas with heavy traffic.
Suspected Homicide in Espoo: Police Respond to a Violent Incident, Suspect Apprehended
While responding to a violent incident at a private residence in Rastaspuisto, Espoo, on the night between Friday and Saturday, the police found a victim dead.
Akhuwat Finland Celebrates Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with Vibrant Community Event in Espoo
Akhuwat Finland celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day in Espoo, uniting community members, families and Finnish leaders for an evening of cultural harmony, interfaith dialogue and unity.
Footbridge Structure Collapses in Espoo; 24 to Hospital, Most Underaged
A footbridge structure failed in Tapiola, Espoo on Thursday morning injuring 27 people.
The Railway Strike Has Ended; Traffic to Return to Normal on Friday; A List of First Trains that Begin Operating
The strike began on Monday and stopped all train traffic in Finland. View a list of the first trains that will begin operating on Friday.
All Trains Stop on Monday Because of a Strike; Here’s a List of Bus Connections to Helsinki
The strike of Railway Union Finland (RAU) will halt train traffic from Monday until further notice.
Bus Servises Return Back to Normal on Monday After the Strike
The bus strike has ended, and bus services will return to normal on Monday.
Metro to Start Running to Kivenlahti in December; West Metro Extended with Five New Stations
The new section of the line is seven kilometers long, with five new stations.
Libraries in Capital Region to Start Charging a Fee for Forgotten Reservations
The aim of the fee is to get the reserved material more quickly to the customers of the libraries.
Free Parking Will End at City-Owned Areas in Espoo
These parking areas are located near the city’s service clusters and public transport hubs.
1,050 New City Bikes Arrive on the Streets of Helsinki; 3,872 Bikes Available in Capital Region at the Beginning of Season
City bikes have arrived back on the streets in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Fire Kills Five in Vantaa Apartment Building, Baby Survives; Man in His 70s Arrested
An elderly man is suspected of intentionally starting a fire in his apartment. The fire spread throughout the building and claimed the lives of five people on Tuesday morning in Vantaa. A baby survived.
The Suspected School Shooter in Vantaa Planned His Attack, According to the Police; One Victim Killed, Two Girls Fight for Life
The events leading up to Tuesday’s school shooting in Viertola have begun to unfold. Here’s what we know so far.
Vantaa School Shooting Claims One 12-Year-Old Victim and Leaves Two Seriously Injured
The shooting at Viertola school in Vantaa left a 12-year-old dead and two students of the same age seriously injured. The incident sent shockwaves through the nation on Tuesday.