Finlandia Hall Presents: Little Finlandia!
We attended the grand opening of Little Finlandia, a spectacular piece of architecture suitable for congresses, parties and more.
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Posted by Jan Artiček | March 12, 2022 6:59 pm | Business, Culture, Feature, Subscriber content
We attended the grand opening of Little Finlandia, a spectacular piece of architecture suitable for congresses, parties and more.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | March 10, 2022 1:20 pm | Films
Here’s our five-star review.
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Director John Landis’ masterclass was a delight for any cinema enthusiast and aspiring filmmaker during the Night Visions Film Festival in early December in Helsinki. Landis is, among others, the director of ‘Blues Brothers,’ a film widely heralded as one of the best comedies of our times.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | October 2, 2021 2:37 pm | Films, Helsinki
We spoke with one of the owners of Korjaamo Kino, Finnish actor Antti Luusuaniemi, about the new concept for the venue, its place in Helsinki cinema culture, and, of course, about James Bond.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 11, 2021 12:44 pm | Politics
The proposal, for example, seems committed to increasing work-based immigration. Here are the highlights.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | February 19, 2021 10:59 am | Business, Sponsored content
Established in July of 2020, the company champions the use of so-called far-UVC light as a method of disinfection for air, surfaces, spaces, objects, and more.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | October 11, 2020 6:50 am | Interview
We spoke with Joni Bitter, restaurant manager at Bar Loose in Helsinki, about the problems the businesses in the field are facing.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | October 10, 2020 8:45 am | Nation
The Ministry of Finance publishes its latest economic survey, which forecasts how Finland’s economy is likely to respond to the pandemic.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | October 6, 2020 8:49 am | Business
The decision, according to Metsä Group’s CEO Ilkka Hämälä, will enable the forest industry in Finland to continue thriving.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | October 2, 2020 9:23 am | Nation
Eurostudent VII study indicates that 90% of higher education degree holders have found a job within a year after graduation. The study also found that labor- and education-related immigration needs to increase significantly in Finland.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 30, 2020 10:34 am | Business, Food & Drinks
The two companies join forces to reach new markets.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | July 24, 2020 10:40 am | Helsinki, Nation
HSL will introduce changes to certain routes in an effort to cut operating costs in the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | June 14, 2020 8:55 am | Helsinki
I took a ride on the driverless bus that is being tested on the streets of Helsinki.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | June 2, 2020 5:34 pm | Business, Helsinki, Nation
As the government eases restrictions and summer begins, bars in Helsinki welcome people to their sun-lit terraces.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | April 20, 2020 4:00 pm | Politics
Research from Rasmus Mannerström (University of Helsinki) and colleagues explores political opinions of young people in Finland.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | March 9, 2020 3:03 pm | Nation
The petition hopes to raise awareness about unequitable access to mental health care affecting foreign residents.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | March 3, 2020 5:16 pm | Politics
We spoke with the leader of the opposition about the current crisis on the border between Greece and Turkey.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | February 20, 2020 2:25 pm | Government, Politics
The investigation will focus on dispute between Haavisto and one of his top officials.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | February 19, 2020 7:01 pm | Films, Nation
Not all heroes wear capes, nor always get the credit they deserve.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | February 14, 2020 1:55 pm | Films
Shia LaBeouf and Zack Gottsagen are a heart-warming duo on the run.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | February 13, 2020 4:03 pm | Government, Politics
The diplomats-in-chief discussed regional security matters and bilateral cooperation.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | February 11, 2020 9:28 am | Nation, Politics
In our interview, the two ministers, Maria Ohisalo and Mikael Damberg, discuss taking “their collaboration to the next level.”
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | February 3, 2020 7:39 pm | Arts, Entertainment, Films, Nation
My own selection of films included some renowned names of documentary cinema.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | December 5, 2019 7:25 pm | Helsinki
Soldiers of Odin are arranging a protest called “Bring Back Safe Finland.”
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | November 27, 2019 5:49 pm | Nation, Politics
Starting on Wednesday, a three-day strike, organized by JHL, The Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors, will disrupt daycare centers, schools and public transport in the Turku region.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | November 27, 2019 5:27 pm | Films
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.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | November 23, 2019 4:43 pm | Business
Eversend is a neobank for Africa, which hopes to make banking services accessible for a large number of Africans.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | November 23, 2019 2:32 pm | Business
We listened in as David Simas, the CEO of the Obama Foundation, spoke with Finnish activist Maryan Abdulkarim about the importance of building bridges between and within communities, especially by helping empower good ideas and entrepreneurs.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | November 6, 2019 9:02 am | Subscriber content, Travel
A citizens’ initiative for taxing air travel gathers over 50,000 signatures and heads to the parliament for consideration.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | October 22, 2019 6:02 pm | Culture, Films
Unfortunately, the creators bet everything on banter and the occasional zombie-killing spree, though even that seemed in short supply until the final showdown.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | October 16, 2019 8:00 pm | Culture, Entertainment, Food & Drinks, Gallery, Helsinki, Lifestyle
Located in Pasila, Mall of Tripla will reportedly be the biggest shopping center in the Nordic countries, but also promises much more.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | October 11, 2019 9:37 am | Films
The story is told through archive footage, photographs, audio recordings and video interviews of those who saw Marianne’s and Leonard’s love story unfold firsthand.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | October 3, 2019 12:41 pm | Films, Nation
Todd Phillips’ take on the Joker falls short of high expectations, despite an amazing Joaquin Phoenix.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 28, 2019 3:10 pm | Films
Here’s a list of some of the top movies that screened at HIFF Love and Anarchy.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 28, 2019 8:35 am | Culture, Films, Nation
In his latest project, French filmmaker Arno Bitschy collaborated with Warren Ellis, a composer and a member of alt-rock group Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 26, 2019 4:45 pm | Nation
Ingvar Sigurdsson visited Helsinki to present the film ‘A White, White Day,’ in which he plays the leading role, to Finnish moviegoers at HIFF Love and Anarchy.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 24, 2019 3:18 pm | Nation
In this dark comedy by French auteur Quentin Dupieux, we follow Jean Dujardin on a mission to rid the world of jackets.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 24, 2019 2:54 pm | Nation
Hellenthal is an engaging talker, and she spoke about the ideas informing her film with expressive hand gestures and by using table objects to visualize her points.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 23, 2019 5:11 pm | Nation
Director Laurits Flensted-Jensen is presenting his debut feature film, Neon Heart, to audiences at HIFF Love and Anarchy. We talked about the themes running through his film as well as the filming process itself.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 21, 2019 12:23 pm | Nation
Unlike most environmentalist documentaries out there, Anthropocene assumes no moral high ground, doesn’t preach, implore, judge or display righteous indignation.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 21, 2019 12:04 pm | Nation
‘Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway (2019)’ is the latest turn from Spanish auteur Miguel Llanso, who is attending Helsinki’s Love and Anarchy film festival, where audiences can see the movie—and then wonder what on Earth they just witnessed.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 21, 2019 11:39 am | Nation
Spanish writer-director Miguel Llanso presents his new film ‘Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway’ at HIFF Love and Anarchy. We sat down with Llanso to chat about his inspirations for the film, Afrofuturism, technology and power and his creative influences.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 19, 2019 5:29 pm | Nation
For the next 10 days, cinemas all around Helsinki will be a cinephile’s paradise, catering to all tastes.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | September 17, 2019 5:13 pm | Nation
While the government has promised to look into the matter and introduce changes to executive salaries, the matter also raises the issue of whether Posti would work better as a public or private company.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | August 21, 2019 11:55 pm | Politics, Subscriber content
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Helsinki to meet with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | July 9, 2019 1:50 pm | Films, Nation
We are dealing with the strange world of pagan ritual here. But is it good? Read our review.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | July 9, 2019 8:08 am | Nation
We spoke with Matias Pajula, chairman of the conscripts’ union, who explained the proposed changes and the reasons for them.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | June 6, 2019 7:33 am | Business, Politics
We interviewed the chief economist at Suomen Yrittäjät about how the new government program might affect small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in Finland.
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | June 3, 2019 5:35 pm | Nation, Politics
The new government aims to build an “inclusive and competent Finland” and transform the country into a “socially, economically and ecologically sustainable society by 2030.”
Read MorePosted by Jan Artiček | May 11, 2019 2:23 pm | Nation
Here’s our analysis on what’s happening behind the closed doors of the government negotiations.
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