‘Paper Tiger’ review: Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson lead James Gray’s crime drama, but familiar tropes and a sluggish pace leave the film feeling underwhelming.
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Oprah Winfrey shares six lessons on intuition, creativity, purpose, teamwork, preparation and legacy from her appearance at Nordic Business Forum 2026.
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‘Punainen peto ‘(Red Beast) tells the story of Finnish labour leader Eetu Salin, exploring his fight for equality and democracy and the social divisions surrounding the Civil War. Co-directed by Antti-Jussi Marjamäki and Veera W. Vilo, the film opens nationwide on October 2.
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Discover Porvoo in autumn, from cobbled streets and wooden houses to glowing riverbanks, golden reeds and rich fall colours. Explore the town’s quiet beauty in photos.
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Two opposing demonstrations took place across Helsinki on Saturday as the Blue-and-Black Movement (Sinimusta liike) marched from Hakaniemi and an anti-fascist counter-demonstration set out from the Railway Square, with police coordinating traffic and safety.
Read MoreMark Wahlberg delivers an exuberant performance in ‘By Any Means,’ but Yahya Abdul-Mateen II deserves better from Elegance Bratton’s crime drama.
Read MoreThe Dog Stars film review: Ridley Scott guides Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin through a harsh post-apocalyptic setting where survival meets hope and humanity.
Read MoreJason Statham powers through the high-seas action thriller ‘Mutiny,’ a slow-burn film that turns into a brutal, high-octane ride packed with sharp fights, strong supporting turns and old-school swagger.
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Flow Festival lit up Helsinki’s Suvilahti district on a sunny Saturday. We captured some of the best moments in photos.
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IKINÄ and the Choir of Hecate delivered a powerful live collaboration that celebrated female metal talent, fierce vocals and unforgettable songs like “Elämänviiva,” “Lautturi” and “Jumalatar.”
Read MoreIn this film review, David Robert Mitchell’s ‘The End of Oak Street’ follows a suburban family in 1982 whose quiet neighborhood is upended by time travel. The film blends horror, Lynchian detail and Spielberg-scale ambition, while keeping its emotional focus firmly on the people at the center.
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Hellsinki Metal Festival returns to Helsinki with Black Label Society, Accept, Paradise Lost, Opeth and more for a weekend of heavyweight riffs and Finnish metal talent.
Read MoreJane Schoenburn’s ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ is a nearly unwatchable lakeside slasher that mistakes gore, sex, absurdity and satanic imagery for filmmaking.
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Scorpions proved at Veikkaus Arena that they still have plenty of life left in them, delivering a polished hard-rock show before 10,600 fans in Helsinki.
Read MoreDeathstalker review: Steven Kostanski’s rebooted cult fantasy mixes practical effects, brutal action, Slash’s music and Daniel Bernhardt’s fight-heavy performance in a gory throwback built for modern audiences.
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Patti Smith turns a rainy Allas Live night into a jubilant communal celebration, with radiant presence, big anthems and a crowd buzzing with joy.
Read MoreTom Holland does what he can in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ yet the film often feels like a letdown between brief bursts of action.
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Jalen Ngonda lit up Pori Jazz with a falsetto-rich soul set, drawing a large crowd and confirming his rise as a headliner in the making.
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This Friday gallery captures Pori Jazz under clear skies, where sunlight, music and movement shape the day.
Read MoreChristopher Nolan takes a stubborn foundational text and turns it into a lean, propulsive IMAX myth. The result feels both ancient and urgently watchable.
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Our Megadeth live review from Tuska Festival reflects a journalist’s close look at a night defined by Teemu Mäntysaari and Dave Mustaine guiding the band through a forceful farewell tour set at the Finnish concert.
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Here are ten hand-picked acts you cannot miss.
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Megadeth brings its farewell tour to Finland’s Tuska metal festival on Friday, where Mäntysaari will showcase his contribution to Megadeth’s final chapter on home soil.
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Guy Ritchie’s new film opens with a jolt, then settles into a slow, teasing rhythm that hints at danger without giving away its hand. My final score is a perfect 100%.
Read MoreA return to the iconic battleground captivates the audience with breathtaking fight scenes, meticulous attention to detail and an engaging story that remains faithful to its origins.
Read MoreThe Hakaniemi Market Square was buzzing as Finland’s largest May Day parade kicked off under the warm Friday sun. Catch the moments we captured on video!
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Tens of thousands gathered to witness the crowning of Havis Amanda on the eve of May Day in Helsinki.
Read MoreThe actors manage to make this shallow fashion-drama somewhat watchable.
Read MoreAction-man Antoine Fuqua trades gunfire for groove in a vivid biopic that sets aside scandal and spotlights the making of a legend.
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Here’s why ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ receives an impressive score of 90%.
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For 11 days, nearly 200 artists from 17 countries fill Espoo and Helsinki with jazz energy. These highlights set the mood for the festival’s 40th year.
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A BMW ignited on a bustling street in Helsinki Friday afternoon, releasing a thick plume of smoke that enveloped the city and temporarily disrupting traffic.
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The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) summit, held at the Presidential Palace, brings together leaders from the UK, Nordic, and Baltic countries to discuss matters of mutual security.
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The best Finnish filmmakers have received their appropriate awards. Here’s our report from the award ceremony, the Jussi-gaala, which brought families together around the national TV broadcast and made photojournalists sweat on the red carpet.
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The Finnish word “terassikeli,” meaning terrace weather, perfectly captures the...
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Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year, according...
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The Women’s Day march in central Helsinki drew an estimated 20,000 participants, both women and men, united in a call to promote gender equality.
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The visit featured key engagements such as the Raisina Dialogue keynote and bilateral talks, focusing on strategic partnerships in AI development.
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The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has significantly reduced the cost of a repatriation flight for Finns stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing missile attacks.
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While the amendments would allow for the handling of nuclear explosives in Finland under exceptional military defense circumstances, such actions would remain prohibited otherwise.
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An elderly man is suspected of intentionally starting a fire in his apartment. The fire spread throughout the building and claimed the lives of five people on Tuesday morning in Vantaa. A baby survived.
Read MoreA heavy snowfall on Thursday has disrupted traffic across Finland, particularly in the south.
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The Finnish men’s national ice hockey team secured a decisive 6–1 victory over Slovakia to claim the Olympic bronze medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Ilkka Herola and Eero Hirvonen concluded their competition by winning Olympic silver in the Nordic combined team event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday.
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The Tuska 2026 festival in Helsinki has finalized its lineup.
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Wille Rydman has been unanimously chosen by the Finns Party to become Finland’s new Minister of Social Affairs and Health, following the resignation of Kaisa Juuso (Finns).
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Valentine’s Day in Finland, first introduced by salespeople in the 1980s, has developed into a distinctive celebration that recognizes both romantic love and friendship.
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‘Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer (2025)’ explores the life and legacy of Paul Di’Anno, the original frontman of Iron Maiden. The documentary is being shown at the DocPoint Helsinki Documentary Festival.
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Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Finland’s national poet, is celebrated not only for his literary contributions—most notably the lyrics to the national anthem ‘Maamme’ and ‘The Tales of Ensign Stål’—but also for his enduring cultural legacy, symbolized by the beloved Runeberg’s Torte.
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President Alexander’s address to open the 2026 parliamentary session highlighted Finland’s proactive approach to global challenges, emphasizing diplomacy, strong alliances, and national defense.
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