Helsinki Survives 2019 Without Pedestrian Casualties in Traffic; Similar Result Recorded 111 Years Ago
“If we can trust the older sources, the last time we avoided pedestrian casualties was over a hundred years ago."
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Mother Suspected of Murdering Her Young Child in Espoo
The mother confessed to the crime on Wednesday, and she was imprisoned at the Western Uusimaa District Court on Wednesday.
Winter to Make Comeback Today
According to meteorologists at Foreca and the Finnish Meteorological Institute, the whole country is likely to get a snow layer.
Most War Veterans Alive Are Women
The average age of the Finnish women veterans is 90 while the average age of the men is about 95.
Successful Integration Goes Beyond Being Employed
Every four years, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment’s Centre of Expertise in Immigrant Integration publishes a comprehensive review of integration.
VIDEO: The First International Children’s Lunar New Year Gala Gathers a Crowd of Hundreds in Helsinki
"I think we have to find a bigger spot to celebrate next time."
Foehn Wind Brought Temperatures of Over 9 Plus Degrees on Monday Night; Almost Broke the Record Temperature for January
According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, in Kruunupyy the temperature climbed over 9.1 degrees Celsius.
Prime Minister Marin to Meet With Leaders of Apple, Google and Microsoft in Davos
She will meet the tech leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22–24.
Travel Operators Sign Helsinki Declaration, a Commitment to Responsible Tourism
Responsibility and sustainability are more relevant than before in Finns' travel decisions: the majority favor local service providers, such as hotels and restaurants.
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Prime Minister Marin to Meet With Leaders of Apple, Google and Microsoft in Davos
She will meet the tech leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22–24.
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Helsinki Survives 2019 Without Pedestrian Casualties in Traffic; Similar Result Recorded 111 Years Ago
“If we can trust the older sources, the last time we avoided pedestrian casualties was over a hundred years ago."
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How a Holiday in Helsinki Changed My Life
One December weekend I did the unimaginable and planned an express trip to Helsinki from a small town far away.
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Mother Suspected of Murdering Her Young Child in Espoo
The mother confessed to the crime on Wednesday, and she was imprisoned at the Western Uusimaa District Court on Wednesday.
Films
Three Films Playing in Cinemas to Watch During the Holidays
Here's our guide to cinemas during the holidays.
‘Surfer: Teen Confronts Fear’ Film Review: So Strange and Unpolished, It’s Amusing
The titular surfer, played by Douglas’ son Sage Burke, is a teenage boy who wiped out on a huge wave some time ago and has since been afraid to get back in the water.
‘The Lighthouse’ Film Review: A Tempestuous Tale Ye Can Believe
The screenplay in general is incredible.
‘Midway’ Film Review: Japan Attacks America As if They Were From Outer Space
In 'Midway,' director Roland Emmerich approaches the historic battle with a pedigree in planetary destruction while forgetting all about character development.
‘Dogs Don’t Wear Pants’ Film Review: BDSM as Grief Counselling
Finnish director J-P Valkeapää takes us on a visceral journey, in turns heart-wrenching and stomach-churning.
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Film Review: Superb Fairy Tale in Every Way
Angelina Jolie returns with a larger-than-life screen presence.
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We Spoke With Left Alliance MP Anna Kontula After Her Detainment in Israel
The politician and activist was detained for over 10 hours following an attempted demonstration at the Israel-Gaza border.
Borrow Art From Töölö Library With a Library Card
The theme of the collection is the nowness of photography and how it seeks and produces information about the world.
We Spoke With Left Alliance MP Anna Kontula After Her Detainment in Israel
The politician and activist was detained for over 10 hours following an attempted demonstration at the Israel-Gaza border.
Anni Harjunpää, Miss Finland 2019: ‘When I’m Not Being Miss Finland, I Definitely Don’t Wear High Heels’
The newly crowned Miss Finland tells us about her journey.
Finland Offers Free Course on Artificial Intelligence to EU Citizens; Here’s What I Learned
The popular Elements of AI course will be made available Europe-wide as Finland steps down from the Council of the EU presidency.
Finland and Estonia Celebrate Their Succesful Commission of Balticconnector; The Single Finnish-Estonian-Latvian Gas Market to Launch in January 2020
"We are launching the single Finnish-Estonian-Latvian gas market on January 1, 2020. This is the historical step to integrate three national gas markets in Europe into one in such a large scale."
PICTURES: Hundreds Join the March Arranged by Nationalist Soldiers of Odin Group; Man From Sweden Arrested for Disturbing the Protest
Soldiers of Odin, a nationalist street patrol organization, gathered for a protest titled "Bring Back Safe Finland" on Finland's 102nd Independence Day.
Helsinki Police Ban Neo-Nazi March Scheduled for Independence Day; Soldiers of Odin to March in the Afternoon
Soldiers of Odin are arranging a protest called "Bring Back Safe Finland."
The Number of Women Speakers on the Rise at Slush; CEO Saari Wouldn’t Join a Panel With Men Only
This year, more so than previously, the environment and program of Slush included topics that empower women.
Alcohol Sales Drop in August; Annual Sales Drop, Too
Have the Finns started to drink less, like the Swedes, perhaps?
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Football Striker Teemu Pukki Wins the Athlete of the Year Prize
"I could not have dreamt about this a couple of years ago."
Migri Reports Record-High Numbers in Human Trafficking in Finland
A record-high number of new customers were entered in the assistance system for victims of human trafficking in 2019, new statistics released by the Finnish Immigration Service Migri reveal.
President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy Discuss Iraq, Iran and Middle East
Earlier, President Sauli Niinistö commented on the tensions between the United States and Iran.
Nokia to Lay Off 180 People in Finland
Nokia, the Finnish multinational telecommunications company, has a goal to save 500 million euros in expenses by the end of 2020.
Fiskars Group to Cut 220 Workers, 60 in Finland
Finnish Fiskars Group known for its iconic scissors, premium kitchenware and gardening tools is set to lay off about 220 office workers globally to reduce costs.
Musical Maestros From Finland and China to Share Stage at Finlandia Hall; Open Your Heart in 2020 with Paganini Violin Winner and Antonio Pedeotti Conducting Winner
Huang Mengla, the famous Chinese violinist and Paganini prize winner, and Lu Jia, the chief conductor of China National Theatre and Macau Orchestra, will perform together with Turku Philharmonic Orchestra on January 27.
The Weather in Southern Finland Could Be Suitable for Sitting at the Terrace If it Wasn’t Raining
According to weather service Foreca, today many parts of the country will bath in sunshine because moist, warm weather is breezing from the Atlantic.
Finnish Peacekeepers Survive the Missile Strikes Against American Troops on Tuesday Night
On Tuesday night, Iran launched over a dozen missiles at two Iraqi bases stationed by American troops and its coalition forces. Finland has peacekeeping units in the other attacked base.