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Smells Take Over the Helsinki City Museum on Friday

Posted by Editorial Team | October 6, 2016 4:55 pm | Arts, Nation

In ‘Smell’s’ calming environment, urban stimuli are absent. When one sense is emphasized and other senses play a smaller role, there is room for thoughts emerging from your mind.

A Study on Street Food in Helsinki: Poor Quality In Chicken, Noodles and Whipped Cream

Posted by Editorial Team | October 6, 2016 3:29 pm | Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Nation

Of the total of 53 samples taken in 2016, 72% were found to be of good quality, while 13% were passable and 15% were poor.

Refugee Men Receive an Asylum More Often Than Women in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 5, 2016 7:28 am | Nation

Refugee women were granted asylum less frequently than men in the Nordic countries last year.

Watch the Finnish World-Record Freediver Johanna Dive Under the Ice in a Stunning Video

Posted by Editorial Team | October 4, 2016 9:47 pm | Human Interest, Nation

A stunning, staff picked Vimeo video displays Johanna Nordblad’s amazing talent.

A Kitten at the Airport Stops Finnair’s Take-Off

Posted by Editorial Team | October 1, 2016 2:19 pm | Business, Nation

The take-off of a Finnair plane was interrupted at the Brussels Airport on Thursday noon.

International Students Rate Finnish Universities Among the Top Four in Europe

Posted by Editorial Team | September 30, 2016 10:59 am | Nation

Based on almost 16,000 comments written by international students, Finland places among top four countries in Europe, when measuring the contentment of the cosmopolitan students.

Prime Minister Sipilä at Nordic Premiers’ Meeting in Åland: We Must Remove Barriers to Free Movement

Posted by Editorial Team | September 29, 2016 2:51 pm | Nation, Politics

“For our Nordic region to operate more efficiently, we must remove barriers to free movement and develop new forms of cooperation,” said Prime Minister Juha Sipilä.

Five Protests Will Occupy Helsinki Center on Saturday – Two Against Left-Wingers

Posted by Editorial Team | September 23, 2016 5:07 pm | Nation

It’s a super Saturday for protests in Helsinki.

President Niinistö in New York: Responsible Migration Is a Resource We Cannot Afford To Waste

Posted by Editorial Team | September 20, 2016 11:16 am | Human Interest, Nation, Politics

President Sauli Niinistö spoke at the United Nations Summit for Refugees And Migrants at the UN Headquarters in New York on Monday. Here are the key points of his speech.

Government Cuts the Budget of Receiving Refugees in Half – 10,000 Refugees Expected to Come To Finland Next Year

Posted by Editorial Team | September 16, 2016 3:23 pm | Nation, Politics

The costs for receiving refugees will be cut by 45 percent next year.

Differences Between The Employment of Different Immigrant Groups Are Large in Finland, A Study Reveals

Posted by Editorial Team | September 15, 2016 10:52 am | Culture, Nation

The study provides, for the first time, an overall picture of the working lives of immigrants who arrived in Finland in the 1990s and the 2000s.

A Finnish Mattress Designed to Rock A Baby to Sleep Competes For an Innovation Award in Germany

Posted by Editorial Team | September 14, 2016 4:41 pm | Lifestyle, Nation

The mattress rocks the baby to sleep with an up-and-down motion. Even in a cot.

Parliament Rejects the Citizens’ Initiative of Amending the Law On Deportations of Foreigners

Posted by Editorial Team | September 14, 2016 11:43 am | Parliament, Politics

From the viewpoint of criminal justice, the current legislation already provides an opportunity to deport because of minor acts.

PICTURES: King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway Visit Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 7, 2016 11:44 am | Nation, Politics

The state visit began with reception ceremonies in front of the Presidential Palace on Tuesday morning.

President Niinistö: Finland Is Safe, Peaceful and Developed – However, There Are Some Problems

Posted by Editorial Team | August 24, 2016 1:31 pm | Nation, Politics

Here are the key points of President Sauli Niinistö’s speech, which he addressed to the heads of missions on Tuesday. The full speech is included.

Police of Eastern Finland Bumped Into the Batmobile – Worth One Million Euros

Posted by Editorial Team | August 23, 2016 2:56 pm | Entertainment, Nation

“While we were doing our regular patrolling duties our attention was caught by a suspicious vehicle.”

The Declaration of School Peace Aims to Stop Bullying: “Everyone Matters”

Posted by Editorial Team | August 23, 2016 2:10 pm | Culture, Nation

“If everyone in their part made sure not to bully others there would be no bullying.”

Finns Do Not Descend From Europeans, Reveals A New Study

Posted by Editorial Team | August 19, 2016 10:55 pm | Culture, Nation

According to the study, Finns have to be considered its own independent population.

Nordea To Start Charging a Fee For Cash Withdrawals – Applies to Finnish Customers Only

Posted by Editorial Team | August 9, 2016 1:45 pm | Nation

Nordea will start charging fees for cash withdrawals from an ATM in November.

Ilosaarirock – It’s about attitude

Posted by Editorial Team | July 19, 2016 5:27 pm | Music, Nation

When 54,000 thousand people gather together in Joensuu in July, it can only mean one thing: Ilosaarirock.

Stricter Tobacco Act To Be Enforced In August

Posted by Editorial Team | July 6, 2016 9:10 pm | Nation, Politics

New Tobacco Act to be enforced as part of government’s efforts to curb health hazards resulting from nicotine and smoke exposure.

Another Feather To The Hat: Finland Has Been Ranked Most Progressive Country In The World

Posted by Editorial Team | July 2, 2016 10:29 am | Business, Nation

The main goal of the index is to create a framework for leaders in government, business and civil society to benchmark and accelerate progress.

The Swedes Question Putin’s Visit to Finland, “I think You Are Behind Your Times,” Says President Niinistö

Posted by Editorial Team | June 21, 2016 6:45 pm | Politics

President Sauli Niinistö had to remind his Swedish guests, why it’s important to maintain good relations with Russia.

Today Finland Celebrates World Refugee Day – A Refugee Tent Put Up at Railway Station

Posted by Editorial Team | June 20, 2016 9:22 am | Culture

Get acquainted with the lives of the refugees and step into a refugee tent at the Helsinki Railway station.

The Finnish Political Parties More Supportive for Improving Animal Welfare Act

Posted by Editorial Team | June 9, 2016 7:15 pm | Politics

Five out of seven parties support the ban of confining structures.

The First Lady of Finland Jenni Haukio Is ‘Liza’ In an Ad For Russian Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Posted by Editorial Team | June 3, 2016 2:49 pm | Business, Politics

In the ad, Haukio is named “Liza,” a 34-year-old lady, who “looks just fine” but “would want to look better.”

World Village Festival Celebrates Multiculturalism in Helsinki Center Over the Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | May 27, 2016 5:56 pm | Culture

This year’s theme is justice and one of the musical headliners is Looptroop Rockers from Sweden.

Microsoft Stops Manufacturing Mobile Phones, Results in 1,350 Job Losses in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 25, 2016 5:59 pm | Business

Today’s announcement comes hot on the heels of last year’s closure of the Salo site, as well as the 2014 sale of Nokia’s mobile phone and device divisions.

Less Than Half of Finns Are Happy With Their Sex Life

Posted by Editorial Team | May 24, 2016 11:01 pm | Culture

The number one reason is infrequent sex.

Finnish Film About Boxer Olli Mäki Grabs the First Prize in a Tough Competition at Cannes Film Festival

Posted by Editorial Team | May 22, 2016 10:44 am | Films

This is the first award in the category for a film from Finland.

President Niinistö on State Visit to Tallinn: “Small Countries Survive By Focusing on Top Know-How”

Posted by Editorial Team | May 17, 2016 9:16 pm | Business, Politics

The relations between Estonia and Finland are blooming.

Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia Now Considered Safe Countries – Finns Party Member Tavio Happy

Posted by Editorial Team | May 17, 2016 6:50 pm | Nation

Refugees from Afghanistan, Somalia and Iraq will not automatically be granted a residence permit in the future.

President Niinistö at the White House: “The Nordics are a Superpower of Innovation and Education”

Posted by Editorial Team | May 13, 2016 6:06 pm | Nation, Politics

President Sauli Niinistö is visiting the White House in the United States during an official visit of the Nordic leaders.

Finland Summer Emojis Are Here, the Set Ranges From a Headbanger to Moominmamma

Posted by Editorial Team | May 13, 2016 12:22 pm | Culture

The original Finland emoji collection, which was published in December 2015, is joined by 17 summer emojis.

Finnish Health Tech Export Sets New Record

Posted by Editorial Team | May 12, 2016 5:41 pm | Business

Finland’s health technology industry continues to grow as export is strengthening this year, setting a new record for the country.

I Marvel How Finns Talk About Death As If Planning a Vacation

Posted by Editorial Team | May 10, 2016 12:07 pm | Culture, Human Interest, Nation

I have often marvelled at the fact that many Finns are not afraid to talk about death.

Move for Health Day Focuses on Community Initiative in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | May 9, 2016 4:50 pm | Human Interest, Nation

Tuesday is the “Exercise Day of Your Dreams,” aiming to promote vigorous physical activity of any time that anyone can improve anywhere to improve health.

Work and Pleasure Go Hand in Hand at the Finnish Cottages

Posted by Editorial Team | May 6, 2016 6:48 pm | Culture, Nation

Finland is celebrating the National Cottage Day for the first time today.

Giant Pandas Potentially Arriving in Finland but Animal Welfare Associations are Against It

Posted by Editorial Team | May 6, 2016 4:52 pm | Nation

Ahtäri zoo is currently negotiating with China over the loan of two giant pandas, poised to begin in 2017.

Finnish Boy Awarded 10,000 Dollars by Facebook

Posted by Editorial Team | May 4, 2016 11:57 am | Nation

A Finnish boy discovered a major security flaw in Instagram, earning a modest $10,000 in the process.

Your Guide To Vappu

Posted by Editorial Team | April 30, 2016 12:29 am | Culture, Human Interest, Lifestyle

Vappu is a long-standing tradition in Finland and one of the most exciting days of the calendar year, starting on the 30th of April with vappuaatto

Air Pollution Causes 1,600 Premature Deaths in Finland Yearly

Posted by Editorial Team | April 27, 2016 7:57 pm | Nation

Deaths caused by air pollution shorten the lifetime of the individuals by an average of 16 years.

Police Vehicles Update Their Appearance Over the Next Four Years

Posted by Editorial Team | April 22, 2016 7:58 pm | Human Interest, Nation

The previously used blue colouring will remain, but the new colours will be placed on the vehicle in addition to the existing design.

Posti Will Cut Your Grass Starting From May – Oh, And They Will Still Deliver Your Mail, Too

Posted by Editorial Team | April 22, 2016 2:47 pm | Nation

Who would have seen that coming?

Here Are the Miss Finland 2016 Candidates in Bikinis

Posted by Editorial Team | April 21, 2016 4:50 pm | Culture, Entertainment, Fashion

Miss Finland, the oldest beauty contest in the country, has announced the final 10 candidates competing for the brightest crown in mid-May.

A Record Amount of Foreign Nationals Leave Finland Voluntarily

Posted by Editorial Team | April 21, 2016 7:48 am | Nation

At the beginning of the year, a record number of foreign nationals returned home through assisted voluntary return.

Finnish Immigration in 2015 – “Everyone is expected to have an opinion”

Posted by Editorial Team | April 20, 2016 6:36 pm | Human Interest, Politics

The number of asylum seekers grew tenfold from 2014, and the debate surrounding the issue saw increasing polarisation, according to a new report by the EMN.