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Hot Weather Making a Comeback Next Week
Finnish meteorologists are confident that heat will return to parts of Finland next week.
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Police Issue 400+ Fines to Drunk E-Scooter Drivers Since Mid-June
The police have stayed vigilant with e-scooter drivers since the new law took effect.
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Politics
This Is What Municipal and County Elections Looked Like in the Naked Truth
The municipal and county elections were historically held at the same time. This resulted in a significant amount of lost votes and branded election rally’s where a party’s unsure significance was ‘assured’ in private talks. Many attendants resorted to sneering, feeling bad or to drinking.
Finnish President Stubb Welcomes Ukrainian President Zelensky in Secretive Helsinki Visit; PICS AND VIDEO
In the heart of Helsinki, a discreet yet pivotal meeting unfolded on March 19th, as President Alexander Stubb welcomed President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to the hallowed halls of the Presidential Palace.
We Walked with the King: Two Days of Smiles with the Danish Royals
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.
Business
Two Brothers Help People Reduce Carbon Footprint with AI-Powered Eco-Friendly Travel Recommendations
In response to the growing demand for sustainable travel, Biliki.AI has emerged as a one-stop sustainable travel planner.
We Visited the Matka Travel Fair
The program covers current tourism phenomena, destination tips and travel trends.
Popular Little Finlandia May Become a Temporary Home for Daycare Centers and Schools
Finlandia Hall and the City of Helsinki have different views on the future of Little Finlandia.
Neste Recognized as a Leader in Supporting Children’s Rights
Neste has been identified as a leader in the Global Child Forum’s global assessment of children’s rights and business.
Game Devs at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki Showed Us How to Drink For Free, But Not Everyone Had Access to Lunch
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.
Orion Invests €30 Million to Increase Production Capacity in Finland
In response to the increasing demand for its products, Orion will invest a total of approximately €30 million in the coming years to increase its production capacity in Finland.
Finnair to Start Charging Extra for Excess Carry-On Luggage
Punctuality is very important for Finnair’s customers, so in the near future, only a small bag is allowed at no extra cost.
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.
GALLERY: The Inauguration of Design Helsinki Festival Showcased Some of the Best in Nordic and Finnish Design
The festival’s exclusive two-day program featured multiple showrooms in the heart of the capital for the visitor to explore.
Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta in Helsinki: We Would Need 1.6 Earths to Maintain Current Way of Life
Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, an Indian-British economist, traveled to Finland to describe his findings from the Dasgupta Review, a report that has attracted wide international attention.
Russia Cuts Natural Gas Deliveries to Finland; Ministry of Economic Affairs Notes That the Situation is Under Control
Finland prepares to secure its natural gas supply by leasing a massive LNG terminal vessel from Excelerate Energy in the United States.
Finlandia Hall Presents: Little Finlandia!
We attended the grand opening of Little Finlandia, a spectacular piece of architecture suitable for congresses, parties and more.
Finnair Finds Alternative Route to Tokyo By Avoiding Russian Airspace
Earlier in the week, Russia announced the closure of its airspace to air carriers of 36 states, including Finland.
The Wine Village is Part of the Largest Public Event at Messukeskus Since 2020
The Helsinki Book Fair, the Wine Village and the Record Fair combined form the largest public event at the Helsinki fair center since 2020.
Finnair to Avoid Flights in Belarus Airspace; Longer Flights to Turkey and Greece
Finnair will stop flying in Belarus airspace for the time being.
Paper Giant Stora Enso to Shut Down Two Mills in Finland and Sweden; Affects Jobs of 1,110 People
According to Stora Enso, both Veitsiluoto and Kvarnsveden mills are loss-making, and their profitability is expected to remain unsatisfactory also going forward.