Tram Stuck in Helsinki Center Because of Heavy Snowfall – Could Snow All Day
The snowfall has already brought almost 10 centimeters of snow on the ground in Helsinki.
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Author: Tony Öhberg
Three Bullets Fired at Apartment Door of Finn-Iraq Couple
The police are investigating the shooting as attempted murder.
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Police Catch Three Foreign Men in a Raid in Roihuvuori – Men Suspected of Child Abuses and Rapes
Another case of child abuses emerges. This time in East Helsinki.
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President Niinistö: It’s Unbearable That Some Asylum Seekers Have Brought Evil to Us
According to President Niinistö, “the acts in Oulu are shocking us with their inhumanity.”
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Prime Minister Sipilä: In Finland, 5 Sexual Crimes Committed Against Minors Daily
Members of the government meet with Oulu’s city leadership on Saturday to discuss the sexual crimes committed by asylum seekers.
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Over a Dozen Foreign Men Suspected of Sexually Abusing Underaged Girls in Oulu – New Cases Emerge on Friday
Here’s what we know so far.
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PICTURES: Hundreds of Students Demand Action Against Climate Change at Parliament Building in Helsinki
Hundreds of upper secondary schoolers call for action. Climate action.
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Tourist Bus Turns Over in Northern Lapland
There had been a gentle curve on the road, and there was a heavy snowfall.
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Amos Rex Art Museum Made a Loss of 2.5 Million Euros But It’s Not All About Money
Since August 30 last year, about 270,000 people have visited the museum.
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5 Everyday Things that Will Change in 2019
Here are five common things that will change in 2019.
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Here’s What President Niinistö and PM Sipilä Said About Immigrants While Addressing the Nation
President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Juha Sipilä talk about immigration in their New Year’s speeches.
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‘Aquaman’ Film Review: Bush Was Wrong – Men and Fish Can’t Coexist Peacefully
Jason Momoa is a superhero. He’s half man, half fish.
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Watch How Boy Choir Cantores Minores and Lucia Sing to the President and His Spouse
On Wednesday, President Sauli Niinistö and his spouse, Jenni Haukio, received the traditional Christmas greetings.
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VIDEO AND PICTURES: Watch How Lucia 2018 Elin Qvist Sings and Waves
View the highlights of this year’s Lucia ceremony.
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‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Film Review: The World’s Greatest Nanny Returns in a Not-So-Great Sequel
The practically perfect nanny is back. But why make a dated sequel?
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Here’s What it Was Like to Witness the March of Neo-Nazis on Finland’s 101st Independence Day
Here’s our reportage of what happened during the various marches and protests on Finland’s Independence Day.
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VIDEO: Neo-Nazis March From Kallio to Töölö as Counter-Protesters Shout Slogans
Finland Today followed the march of neo-Nazis and nationalists and observed the counter-protests during Finland’s 101st Independence Day.
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VIDEO: Watch the Morning Ceremonies of Finland’s 101st Independence Day
Finland Today captured the highlights of the morning ceremonies in Helsinki.
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A Visit to Oodi Central Library in Helsinki is an Architectual Experience For a Lifetime
View the pictures captured by Tony Öhberg for Finland Today.
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Refugee Man Condemned For Serial Rapes to Prison – Forcefully Entered Homes of Women in Helsinki
He believed that “in Europe, it’s allowed to have sex freely.”
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‘Creed II’ Film Review: A Real Rocky Film Right Here
Do you like boxing or Rocky? If so, you’re in for a treat.
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‘No Drone Zone’ Signs Declared to Violate Language Act – The Text is Only in English
After receiving complaints about the signs, Parliamentary Ombudsman Petri Jääskeläinen has declared that they are a direct violation of the Language Act.
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Finland Begins Presidency of European Council – Wants to Brace Human Rights But May Have to Deal With Ruxit
Finland has hefty goals such as strengthening human rights in Europe and talking Russia into staying in the council.
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Finnish Forest Professor About Trump’s Comments on Finnish Forestry: Raking Is Real Forest Management in the United States
Here’s what the US president probably really meant, according to a Finnish forest professor.
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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Film Review: Harry Potter Author Creates a Stunning Script
It’s a captivating example of Rowling’s screenwriting talent.
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Where’s the Sun? We Found Out That It Will Come Out Shining Next Weekend
The sun is about to make an appearance.
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Father’s Day to Become an Official Flag Day – But Why Isn’t it Already?
Tomorrow, during Father’s Day, it’s only recommended that flags are flown to honor fathers but the custom is not stipulated by law.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel About Finland and Germany: “We Are Economically Strong and Innovative”
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Prime Minister Juha Sipilä late on Wednesday evening.
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Here’s What You Didn’t Know About the Wild History of ‘All Saints’ Day’ in Finland
This is how rural Finland went all out during All Saints’ Day.
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Professional Thieves Steal 800,000€ Worth of Jewelry – Finnish Police Catch the Foreign Perpetrators the Following Day
In a few minutes, they were able to collect a booty worth of 800,000 euros.
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Finland To Ban Child Marriages
During the years 1995-2014, according to the Family Federation of Finland, a total of 1,138 minors got married.
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Prime Minister Juha Sipilä: “I Wish That Tomorrow Peace Will Prevail in This Country”
On Thursday evening, the government introduced a new proposal to the labor unions considering the right of small companies to sack their employees.
Read MoreSanta Claus at the March Against Climate Change in Helsinki: We Would Like to Have Winters as they Used to Be – 8,000 Join the March
According to Santa Claus, during the winter there should be a lot of snow and cold temperatures.
Read More‘Valmentaja’ aka ‘Trainer’ Film Review: The Most Inspiring Finnish Film of the Year
Tuukka Temonen is one of the most powerful Finnish directors of period pieces.
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Foreign Minister Timo Soini in His Column About Climate Change: Fussing Amateurs Should Let the Shit Burn
According to Soini, when speaking about renewing all forms of energy production in Finland, that according to him, “is nonsense of the worst kind.”
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“Everbody’s in a Sauna Together” – Here Are the Highlights of President Obama’s Visit in Finland
We attended the historical session at the Nordic Business Forum in Helsinki.
Read MoreNearly 140,000 People Demand an Improved Animal Welfare Act and a Ban on Fur Farming
We interviewed Executive Director Kati Pulli of SEY why fur farming should be banned in Finland.
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Finns Have Decided: They Want to Live in Wintertime
In a survey by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, 52 percent of the respondents supported the idea of staying in wintertime.
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Woman Found Dead at Tallink Silja Cruise Ferry – The Police Are Investigating If Crime is Involved
According to the police, the woman was Finnish and in her 30s.
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Juice Containers Could Become Refundable
Returning glass bottles and cans to the store and collecting a small deposit of it is second nature to Finns. Now, juice containers may bring money in the pocket as well.
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President Sauli Niinistö Was Caught Jogging With His Dog: “Don’t Do it! We Don’t Piss There”
Cameramen were waiting at the gates of Kesäranta when President Niinistö arrived in a grey hoodie with his dog.
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Second Summer is Here – Expect Temperatures of 18 Degrees on Sunday
The warm weather is arriving from Sahara.
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Robert Helenius Takes Home IBF Title – Knocks Out Erkan Teper Flat on His Back!
It was the left cross that sent Teper sleeping on the canvas.
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Paranoid Thinking, Investments and Security Were Topics During the Visit of Russian Premier Medvedev
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev visited Finland on Wednesday afternoon.
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President Niinistö at the UN: There Is Now Reason to be Worried for Those of Us Who Believe in International Cooperation
“The international system we have built together is under pressure. Its capability and credibility are questioned,” Niinistö said.
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Police Catch Four People Suspected of Arson of Almost 250-Year-Old Church in Joensuu
During the night between Saturday and Sunday, the wooden Kiihtelysvaara Church was burnt to the ground.
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Foreign Minister Soini Survives Parliament’s No-Confidence Vote Despite His Anti-Abortion Views
The parties in the opposition suggested that the parliament holds a no-confidence vote after opposing Soini’s views on abortion.
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Finland Wants to Become the Leading Country in Breastfeeding
“Breast milk is the best nourishment for a newborn, and it includes all the necessary vitamins and antibodies,” says Annika Saarikko, the minister of family affairs and social services.
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Wants to Know Why Finns Are so Happy
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in Finland with his spouse, Mrs. Elke Büdenbender, on Monday for a three-day visit.
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