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‘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.

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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.

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Politics

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.

President Stubb Heads to Egypt for High‑Level Talks

President Alexander Stubb will visit Egypt on Tuesday for high-level discussions, cultural engagements and business connections.

Tourist Tax Plan Set to Shake Up Finnish Travel

Finland is planning a tourist tax that may leave travelers paying more for their trip.

Stubb and Valtonen Join Key Meetings in Washington, D.C.

Finland’s president and foreign minister will visit Washington in mid-April for the annual Bilderberg Meeting, followed by public talks and high-level meetings across the U.S. capital.

Finland and Canada Set for Busy Bilateral Visit

Finland’s president will spend two days in Ottawa meeting Canadian leaders,...

Music

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.

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.

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.

Films

‘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.

‘Deathstalker’ Film Review: A Bloody Good Time

‘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.

‘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.

‘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%.

Business

A Three‑Day Coffee Wonderland Is Brewing in Helsinki

A three-day flavor festival is set to take place at the Helsinki Cable Factory.

Yle: Fuel Costs Force Slower Sailings on the Helsinki–Stockholm Line

Viking Line will slow its Helsinki–Stockholm crossings from April 13 to save fuel as costs rise amid the war in Iran. The company is shifting departure times but keeping fares steady, while Tallink Silja is making similar changes.

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov Visits Finland for Talks on Bilateral Relations and Security Policy

Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov of Uzbekistan is visiting Finland to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss foreign and security policy with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP).

President Stubb to Strengthen Ties with India on Landmark 2026 State Visit Beginning Today

President Alexander Stubb is scheduled to visit India from March 4 to 7, 2026, representing an important move toward enhancing bilateral relations.

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to Visit Rome for Diplomatic Talks, Business Forum and Arctic Policy Speech

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (NCP) is scheduled to visit Rome from March 2 to 3 to enhance diplomatic and economic relations between Finland and Italy.