GALLERY: Blizzard Slams Helsinki
We followed people in the center of Finland’s capital for two days. Aiming to capture the joy and struggle in photographs amid the first blizzard of the year.
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Author: Tony Öhberg
Film Review: ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Is About Pointless Banter
The story about “the mother of blues” is taken over by a bunch of players who do more arguing than playing.
Read More‘The Midnight Sky’ Film Review: The ‘Unfortunately Timely Film’ Is a Pleasure for the Viewer
George Clooney acts and directs in this recommended post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama.
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GALLERY: Finland Turns 103
Finland’s Independence Day began in exceptional circumstances. In the evening, citizens are urged to join the celebration remotely.
Read More‘Mank’ Film Review: A Witty Talkie From Behind the Scenes of the ‘Greatest Movie of All-Time’
Here’s our review of ‘Mank,’ which premieres on Netflix December 4.
Read More‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Film Review: A Complex Tale With Powerful Leading Women
Ron Howard gives us another movie to be remembered for a lifetime.
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GALLERY: Helsinki – A Day Before the Spreading Phase
We observed the streets of Helsinki on Wednesday, November 18, a day before the capital region declared having moved to the spreading phase in the coronavirus pandemic.
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GALLERY: Elokapina Group Stops Traffic for Five Hours in Helsinki
In their second recent protest, the climate activists demanded changes in the common agricultural policy of the EU.
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Joe Biden Has Been Elected the President of the United States; Biden Has Visited Finland, and the Relations Seem Warm
In addition to having visited Finland, Biden took a stand on the safety of Finland at the beginning of his campaign.
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Here’s Why ‘Kekri’ is Wilder Than Halloween
This is how rural Finland went all out during All Saints’ Day.
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Column: There Are Still Ways to Enjoy Restaurants
The restaurants in Helsinki and around the country are facing hard times. There may still be ways to enjoy their services and help them to survive.
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Climate Activists Stop Traffic in Helsinki Center; The Police Use Pepper Spray
The protesters of Elokapina movement decided not to move from the busy road, so the police pulled out their OC cans.
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‘Enola Holmes’ Film Review: Sherlock Holmes’ Sister Shows Knack in Solving Mysteries
Netflix’s ‘Enola Holmes’ is a mystery-adventure to watch.
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‘The Devil All the Time’ Film Review: Disturbing But Displays Another Side of Tom Holland
Netflix’s ‘The Devil All the Time’ premieres in Finland on September 16.
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GALLERY: Event Organizers Protest to Raise Awareness of Their Financial Troubles
View the gallery of event organizers protest in Helsinki on chilly Tuesday afternoon.
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Travel Restrictions Reinstated on Iceland, Greece, Germany, Norway and Others
The Finnish government has decided to reintroduce travel restrictions on many countries.
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GALLERY: People in Helsinki Cover Themselves in Masks
We observed the crowd wearing face masks in dowtown Helsinki on Friday.
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THL and Government Recommend Wearing Face Masks in Public Transport
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) recommends wearing a face mask in public transport, on the way to a coronavirus test and when one is waiting for the test result while moving outside the home.
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Turku Becomes First City in Finland to Recommend Face Masks in Public Transport
Turku becomes the first city in Finland to recommend wearing face mask when traveling with public transport. However, the data supporting the benefits of wearing a cloth mask are limited.
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400 New City Bikes Take Over the Streets of Helsinki
Hundreds of new city bikes are going to be available in the city center from the last week of July.
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Finland Reaches Many Objectives in EU’s Coronavirus Relief Deal
In negotiations on the European Union’s massive spending package to fight the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Finland reached many of its objectives.
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President Niinistö Doesn’t Believe That Closing Border to Sweden Hurts Long-Term Relations
President Sauli Niinistö talked about the idea behind closing the Finnish-Swedish border in an interview with Swedish news agency TT.
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John Legend, Emeli Sande, Chick Corea Confirmed for Pori Jazz 2021
Pori Jazz festival was canceled this year, but it has already confirmed some big names for 2021.
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Explosion Injures Maintenance Worker at Helsinki City Theatre; Police Operation in Pictures
One person was injured in an explosion during maintenance work at the Helsinki City Theatre on Monday afternoon. View pictures of the police operation.
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PICTURES: Senate Square Turns Into an Open-Air Food Court and Garden
One of the most famous tourist magnets in Helsinki turns into an assortment of allotment gardens, almost ready for customers.
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Nordic Business Forum in Helsinki Rescheduled to 2021
Nordic Business Forum, one of the leading annual business conferences, will be rescheduled to 2021 in Helsinki.
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Your Midsummer Memo: Traffic, Weather and Alkos
Here’s our guide to Midsummer.
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Dolphins Play at Pernajanlahti in the Gulf of Finland; ‘It Was a Surreal Experience’
On a Wednesday evening in June, the Michelssons came across a sight at their cottage that they will remember for a lifetime.
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Finland to Ease Travel Restrictions for Six Countries; No Quarantine Necessary
On Thursday, the government decided to lift some of the restrictions related to travel and public gatherings.
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Warm Days Ahead As a High Approaches from the Northwest
Most of the days until Sunday are likely to be sunny and very warm.
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Here’s What You Should Know About the New Finance Minister Matti Vanhanen
The new finance minister has been involved in Finnish politics for four decades.
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The Retaining Wall of the Helsinki Cathedral Covered With Spray-Painted Slogans Against Racism
On Thursday morning, spray-painted slogans against racism greeted the chief sacristan of the Helsinki Cathedral parish.
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Over 3,000 People Join the Black Lives Matter Protest in Helsinki; ‘I am So Very Proud of Finland,’ Says Organizer
“I am in shock that so many people attended,” says Andrea Moukoko, one of the organizers.
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Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces Celebrated Honorably Under COVID-19 Restrictions
The rumble in the sky heard in various parts of the country on Thursday salute the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces.
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2,000 People to Join a Black Lives Matter March in Helsinki on Wednesday
In support of the impassioned rallies across the U.S., a Black Lives Matter march is to take place in Helsinki on Wednesday.
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Helsinki to Establish a Business ‘Hotspot’ in the Senate Square
The City of Helsinki is preparing to transform the Senate Square into a new commercial meeting space in the summer.
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New Coronavirus Infections Confirmed at Schools in Espoo and Vantaa on Wednesday
New coronavirus infections have been confirmed in two schools in the Helsinki metropolitan area on Wednesday.
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Third School in a Row Suffers From Coronavirus Outbreak in Sipoo; 20 Students Enter Quarantine
A student has tested positive for the coronavirus in Sipoonjoki School on Tuesday.
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Another Coronavirus Contraction in Sipoo; 13 Students Enter Quarantine
13 students are exposed to the virus and have been transferred to home quarantine on Tuesday where they will continue learning through remote connections.
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11 Students Transferred to Quarantine in Mäntsälä After Staff Member of the School Contracts Coronavirus
The school has taken measures against the virus by, for example, marking the floors with tape.
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Restaurants to Open on June 1; Here Are the Changes to Tackle the Coronavirus Spread
Restaurants and cafeterias are going to be open on June 1. On Tuesday, the government told us about the details.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic is Raging in Suursuo Hospital in Helsinki; 67 Infections So Far, 12 Dead
12 patients have died due to coronavirus complications.
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A Student Contracts Coronavirus in Porvoo After the School Returns to Contact Teaching
A total of 17 students and four teachers have been exposed to the virus and are now in home quarantine.
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Two Ministers of the Finnish Government Possibly Exposed to the Coronavirus; The Government Begins Remote Work
The ministers in question have been in the same space with a person who is suspected of being infected with the coronavirus.
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The Government to Begin Lifting Restrictions Against the Coronavirus Spread; Full List Included
Here’s a list of the measures to be lifted.
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VIDEO: Finland’s Largest Virtual Choir Honor War Veterans By Singing Finlandia Hymn
The National Veterans’ Day is honored by a virtual choir, by the state leadership and by the Finnish Defence Forces.
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Staff of Korkeasaari Zoo to Keep Two-Meter Distance to Tigers, Which Could Contract Coronavirus
As a coronavirus precaution, the staff of the Helsinki zoo will now keep their distance to the numerous tigers and monkeys on the island.
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Worker at Prime Minister’s Residence Possibly Exposed to Coronavirus
As a precautionary measure, Prime Minister Sanna Marin will continue her work using remote access arrangements.
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Major Summer Festivals Canceled in Finland
The government has decided to ban public gatherings and events of over 500 people until July 31.
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Government to Discuss Lifting Restrictions and Whether to Ban Summer Festivals
Today, the government is to make preliminary plans for lifting restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. However, summer festivals could be banned.
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