Category: Nation
‘Mutiny’ Film Review: Statham, Sea and Savage Thrills
Jason Statham powers through the high-seas action thriller ‘Mutiny,’ a slow-burn film that turns into a brutal, high-octane ride packed with sharp fights, strong supporting turns and old-school swagger.
Cultural Services in Espoo and Vantaa Under Pressure From 500-Job Threat
Espoo and Vantaa are preparing layoff talks that could lead to the loss of 500 city jobs. The potential job cuts may weaken everyday services for residents, with cultural services like libraries, sports facilities and concert halls among the areas most at risk due to reduced staffing and heavier workloads for remaining employees.
The Search for Finland’s Eurovision Entry Starts Now
The submission window for UMK27 is open from August 17 to August 23.
GALLERY: Inside Flow Festival Day 2 with 32,000 Attendees
Flow Festival lit up Helsinki’s Suvilahti district on a sunny Saturday. We captured some of the best moments in photos.
Finnish ‘Backwood Madness’ Wins Top Horror Honor
‘Backwood Madness’ wins Best Feature at the Spring 2026 Independent Horror Movie Awards, topping a strong field of international independent horror films.
32,000 Turn Out for Flow Festival’s Opening Day
Flow Festival 2026 kicked off in Helsinki’s Suvilahti with a sold-out opening day and 32,000 visitors soaking up bright summer weather across the renewed festival site.
‘IKINÄ & The Choir of Hecate’ Gig Review: No Snow Whites Here
IKINÄ and the Choir of Hecate delivered a powerful live collaboration that celebrated female metal talent, fierce vocals and unforgettable songs like “Elämänviiva,” “Lautturi” and “Jumalatar.”
700,000 Stories: Helsinki Celebrates Its Growing Population
Helsinki is set to exceed 700,000 residents in August 2026. Learn how migration, diversity and population growth are shaping Finland’s capital.
‘The End of Oak Street’ Film Review: A Lynchian Time Warp with Jurassic Ambitions
In this film review, David Robert Mitchell’s ‘The End of Oak Street’ follows a suburban family in 1982 whose quiet neighborhood is upended by time travel. The film blends horror, Lynchian detail and Spielberg-scale ambition, while keeping its emotional focus firmly on the people at the center.
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.
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Film Review: The Antichrist Wears Plastic Overalls
Jane Schoenburn’s ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ is a nearly unwatchable lakeside slasher that mistakes gore, sex, absurdity and satanic imagery for filmmaking.
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.
‘Deathstalker’ Film Review: A Bloody Good Time
Deathstalker review: Steven Kostanski’s rebooted cult fantasy mixes practical effects, brutal action, Slash’s music and Daniel Bernhardt’s fight-heavy performance in a gory throwback built for modern audiences.
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.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Film Review: When the View Is Better Than the Ride
Tom Holland does what he can in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ yet the film often feels like a letdown between brief bursts of action.
Pori, Under Jalen Ngonda’s Spell
Jalen Ngonda lit up Pori Jazz with a falsetto-rich soul set, drawing a large crowd and confirming his rise as a headliner in the making.
GALLERY: Sunlit Friday Frames at Pori Jazz
This Friday gallery captures Pori Jazz under clear skies, where sunlight, music and movement shape the day.
‘The Odyssey’ Film Review: Nolan’s Greek Epic Trades Dust for Pure Cinematic Voltage
Christopher Nolan takes a stubborn foundational text and turns it into a lean, propulsive IMAX myth. The result feels both ancient and urgently watchable.
66,000 Fans Make Tuska 2026 the Biggest in Festival History
Tuska Festival has cemented its position as one of Europe’s premier metal events, drawing a record-breaking 66,000 attendees to Helsinki’s Suvilahti over three days.
Chanting for a Guitar God: Megadeth Rules Tuska in a Heavy Metal Downpour
Our Megadeth live review from Tuska Festival reflects a journalist’s close look at a night defined by Teemu Mäntysaari and Dave Mustaine guiding the band through a forceful farewell tour set at the Finnish concert.
The Tuska Lineup Is Too Good to Skip – Here Are 10 Standouts
Here are ten hand-picked acts you cannot miss.
Teemu Mäntysaari: Megadeth’s Finnish Guitar Ace on the Band’s Final Chapter
Megadeth brings its farewell tour to Finland’s Tuska metal festival on Friday, where Mäntysaari will showcase his contribution to Megadeth’s final chapter on home soil.
Finland on Alert as Suspected Drones Trigger Early-Morning Lockdown in Uusimaa; The Temporary Airspace Ban Is Now Lifted
Finland briefly raised its readiness early Friday after warnings about drones possibly crossing its airspace, prompting travel reroutes and a hazard alert.
‘In the Grey’ Film Review: From Slow Burn to Snatch-Speed
Guy Ritchie’s new film opens with a jolt, then settles into a slow, teasing rhythm that hints at danger without giving away its hand. My final score is a perfect 100%.
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Film Review: The One Fans Have Been Waiting For
A return to the iconic battleground captivates the audience with breathtaking fight scenes, meticulous attention to detail and an engaging story that remains faithful to its origins.
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.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Film Review: I Know Where I Was When the Fun Stopped
The actors manage to make this shallow fashion-drama somewhat watchable.
Millions Earmarked to Enhance Finland’s Anti‑Drone Shield
Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) emphasized a million investment as crucial for improving detection and countering of drones along Finland’s eastern border and coastline.