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Helsinki Publishes a List of Places Where One May Have Been Exposed to the Coronavirus
The City of Helsinki has gathered a list of places where one may have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Metro to Stop Running from Kulosaari to East Helsinki in Mid-July
Demolition works of an old bridge will cause major disruptions to metro traffic.
Walk-in Vaccinations Available in Helsinki for the First Time on Saturday
Helsinki is offering coronavirus vaccinations without an appointment for the first time on Saturday.
GALLERY: Cubans Who Live in Finland Take to the Streets in Helsinki Center
In Finland, the Cubans are worried about their families who live on the island.
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Finnair to Stop Requiring Coronavirus Certificates When Traveling to Finland
As of July 12, Finnair does not have any requirements regarding coronavirus certificates.
Nornickel Aims to Preserve the Culture, Lifestyle and Traditions of Indigenous People
By investing large sums and signing long contracts, the Russian mining giant is here to preserve the presence of Indigenous people.
Finnair to Avoid Flights in Belarus Airspace; Longer Flights to Turkey and Greece
Finnair will stop flying in Belarus airspace for the time being.
Services Open ‘Staggeringly’ in Capital Region
The Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group decided to open some services in the capital region because of an improved pandemic situation.
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President Niinistö Has a Thorough Conversation With Chinese President Xi Jinping
President Sauli Niinistö had “a good and thorough telephone conversation” with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Finns Party Leader Jussi Halla-aho to Step Down as Party Chair
Halla-aho has led the Finnsh Party since 2017.
Borders Open for Vaccinated People from the EU and Schengen Countries
Starting on Monday, vaccinated travelers from many countries can cross the border into Finland.
World Bank Group President David Malpass Visits Finland
Topics discussed during Malpass’s visit include education, digitalization, debt sustainability, and human rights and non-discrimination.
Annika Saarikko is the New Finance Minister; Antti Kurvinen Became a Minister of Science and Culture
Antti Kurvinen (the Centre) is the new minister of science and culture.
Finnish Presidential Couple’s Dog Lennu Has Passed Away; ‘Our Sorrow is Unfathomable’
The presidential family is grieving deeply the passing of their beloved family member.
Covid-19 Restrictions
The Government Restricts Opening Hours of Restaurants in Some Areas
The amended decree will enter into force on July 24.
Finland to Continue Internal Border Control Until July 25
The government has decided to continue internal border control until July 25 to ensure the introduction of health security measures at borders.
Here’s How the Border Restrictions Will Change for Those Arriving in Finland
View the updated border restrictions.
Government Eases Restrictions on Entry for Certain Countries on July 1
At the same time, restrictions on entry will be reinstated for traffic arriving from Monaco and for residents of Rwanda in traffic arriving from Rwanda to Finland.
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Director Spike Lee is Visiting Finland; Shares Laughs with the Finnish President
American director Spike Lee is visiting Finland. So far, he has met with President Sauli Niinistö and Antti Kurvinen, the minister of science and culture.
‘Cruella’ Film Review: Disney’s Live-Action is Carried by Two Emmas
Cruella’ premieres in cinemas on May 28.
GALLERY: Finest Finnish Jazz Artists Charm Crowd in Pori on Hot Summer Day
We joined the final day of an intimate Pori Jazz event at the beautiful Kirjurinluoto Park. Here are the highlights.
Finland’s Blind Channel Qualifies for Eurovision 2021 Final
Finland’s Blind Channel qualifies for the grand final of Eurovision song contest 2021 held on Saturday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Oulu Selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2026
The selection is recommended by a European expert panel in the field of arts and culture.
Pori Jazz 2021 Canceled Due to Coronavirus; Smaller Three-Day Concert Likely to Take Place
Pori Jazz 2021 that was scheduled to take place in July has been canceled for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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A Day With the Finnish Hockey Legend ‘Mörkö’ and How the Legend Was Born
Mörkö.
The Groke.
That’s the word that has been on the lips of the Finnish people for a week.
Why?
I attempt to explain.
Those who followed the ice hockey world championship know that the Finnish player number 12, whose last name is Anttila, scored the decisive goals in the playoffs in Slovakia between May 23 and 25—against Sweden and Russia—and then sealed the world champion victory with two goals in the final game against Canada on Sunday, May 26.
His name is Marko Anttila. He is 34 years old, from Lempäälä, a small municipality near Tampere in central Finland. He is known as “Mörkö.”
He’s been known by that nickname in hockey circles for the past few years. But hardly anyone has taken notice. (Anttila is a player in Jokerit ice hockey team, which plays in the professional Kontinental Hockey League KHL.)
But that started changing in Slovakia when Anttila scored even with Sweden, and the commentator, Antero Mertaranta, started repeating a rhetorical question on the live TV broadcast: “Löikö Mörko sisään?”
Did the Groke score a goal?
Yes. He did.
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