Here is the Cream of the Finnish Music Scene – The Winners of Emma Gala in VIDEO And PICTURES
The hottest Finnish artists were awarded with Emmas, the most prestigious prize of Finnish music scene, on Friday night.
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Author: Tony Öhberg
Over 500 Tractors Will Roll Into Helsinki to Protest Against the Farmers’ Distress
Over 500 tractors will roar in the roads of the capital region on Friday morning as about 3,000 farmers arrive to the Senate Square to demonstrate against bureaucracy, cartels and crooked businessmen.
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Finland Ranks As the Most Literate Country In the World
Finland is the most literate country in the world, reveals a study published on Tuesday.
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Melissa Horn Charms Savoy Theatre With Her Voice of Gold
The experience of hearing Melissa Horn’s voice live for the first time is soothing like fine Malbec and intoxicating like rare whisky.
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VIDEO: Robert Helenius Faces Johann Duhaupas in a 30-second Staredown
With their gaze of steel, Robert Helenius and his French opponent, Johann Duhaupas, tried to mentally submit each other; the staredown must have lasted about 30 seconds.
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10 Million US Dollar Coin Visits Helsinki
The Flowing Hair Silver Dollar is the first American dollar struck, the finest known (150 left in the world), and was on display at the National Museum in Helsinki.
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‘Room’: Film Review
Room portrays a conflict of two forces: one born free, the other in captivity. It’s a masterpiece.
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Robbers Fire Bullets to a Money Van in Salo – Escape Continues
On Thursday morning, a group of five to six robbers approached the van of the British multinational security firm. They carried machine guns. They fired a few shots to the windshield, and forced out the driver.
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Laura, Linda and Anette Brew Beer, But In Finnish they ‘Screw’
Laura, Linda and Anette decided to start brewing beer last autumn and so Crimson was born. The India red ale is marketed with a double-minded slogan “Tytötkin panee!” which translates into raw English as “Girls Screw Too!”.
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We Photographed the Key Slogans of Students Leaving High School in Helsinki
“A nerd today, your boss tomorrow,” one banner said.
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VR Lowers the Prices of Long-Distance Train Fares Permanently
In general, a regular passenger has now two options: a basic or a saver ticket.
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Casino Helsinki Turns Into a Playboy Mansion
We joined the Playboy Party with German Playmates.
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We Tasted Some of the Finest Spirits in the World at UISGE Whisky Festival
Me and my assistant are in no way whisky experts. But we appreciate a good spirit when we find one. We found plenty at the two-day annual whisky festival, UISGE.
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Robert Helenius Faces Duhaupas – The Winner Two Fights Away From World Title Fight
If Helenius wins his next fight against Frenchman Johann Duhaupas, he will become a top contender against the world champion, Deontay Wilder.
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‘Deadpool’: Film Review
Deadpool delivers with a strong screenplay and a lead actor perfect for the job. What more can you wish for?
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Caruna’s Electric Distribution Scandal, Explained
Caruna, the largest electric distribution company in Finland, has infuriated its customers by raising the transmission fees with about 30 per cent.
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Protesters Demand Closing of Borders from Islam and Refugees – Helsinki a Part of Mass Demonstration
Cities across Europe gather to demonstrate against Islam. Helsinki was one of them.
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Here Are the Winners of 2016 Funky Awards
The hottest names in the Finnish groovy music scene received awards last weekend.
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‘The Revenant’: Film Review
Leonardo DiCaprio gives a performance of his life in the epic saga, The Revenant, and he doesn’t even talk much.
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Imagine Dragons Take Helsinki Arena by Storm
Imagine Dragons take over Helsinki Arena under the eyes of more than 10,000 screaming fans.
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Heavy Snowstorm Will Hinder Traffic on the Roads and Railways in Southern Finland on Tuesday
As much as 30 centimetres of snow is expected to fall during a snowstorm starting from Tuesday morning. The snowfall, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, will last long into Wednesday night.
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Finland Wins World Championship Gold in Junior Ice Hockey – Fans Celebrate Naked in Frost
Finland won Russia 4-3 and the revellers got naked in the cold.
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Robert Helenius is the Heavyweight Boxing Champion of Europe
The Finnish heavyweight boxer took home the European championship title on Saturday night. Here are the highlights.
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VIDEO: Franz Rill Compares Himself To Rocky in the European Title Fight Against Helenius
The weigh-in between Robert Helenius and Franz Rill was all smiles, which will be wiped off on Saturday.
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This is What You Need to Know About the Extended Opening Hours in Stores
Finland steps closer to a unified Europe after the parliament voted 145-31 in favour of free opening hours for retail stores and barbers and hairdressers.
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The South is Dreaming of a White Christmas
There may still be hope for a white Christmas.
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Creed Is a Five Star Knockout
It’s Imposing. It’s Powerful. It’s the boxing film for the new generation.
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Robert Helenius Recommends an Escort for His New Opponent Franz Rill
Robert Helenius, the Finnish heavyweight giant, will face a somewhat unknown underdog in the European title fight in December.
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The Drama and the Glory on Finland’s 98th Independence Day
The 98th Independence Day of Finland was celebrated in pouring rain and flying rocks but the guests at the President’s Independence Day reception were left in peace.
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A Student’s Passion Project – Breathtaking Time-Lapse Video of Finland Featured on Vimeo’s Front Page
A time-lapse video of a Finnish upper secondary school student, Riku Karjalainen, 18, displays the breathtaking scenery of Finland on the front page of the video service Vimeo as a staff pick.
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The Annual Christmas Parade Gets a Facelift in Helsinki
Just when you thought you’ve seen all there is to see in relating to the annual Christmas parade in Helsinki, the City decides to step up the game.
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Protesters Wrestle with Security Guards While Trying to Stop Alexander Stubb From Speaking at Helsinki University
A group of furious university employees, students and anarchists fed up with the cuts in education tried to stop the finance minister, Alexander Stubb, from speaking at the Helsinki University’s 375th anniversary event.
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In Finland, Woman’s Euro is 80 Cents
Today is the final payday for women in Finland. That is, if we compare the average women’s salary with men’s.
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Dheepan Offers a Thrilling View Into the Life of Migrants
With the migrant crisis growing, it’s hard to find a film as current as the French director Jacques Audiard’s Dheepan. It’s also hard to find a film as good as Dheepan.
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Brazilian President Rousseff Wants to Renew the Education System With Finnish Methods
At the press conference, Rousseff emphasised Brazil’s interest in the Finnish education system and teacher training. Nearly 18 per cent of the Brazilian population is functionally illiterate
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Äidin Toive is a Mesmerizing Documentary of the Affection of Mothers
In Äidin toive (Mother’s Wish), the Finnish documentarist, Joonas Berghäll, succeeds in capturing the gracious love and importance of mothers around the world; their fears, hopes and dreams.
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The Finnish Parliament Signs a Charter Against Racism
The parties of the Finnish parliament signed a charter against racism on Wednesday. They also indulged into lengthy discussion about racism as a phenomenon.
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Iraqi Refugees in Finland: We Didn’t Risk Our Lives to Come Here Looking for Food or Money
With the aid of the Free Movement Network, about 50 Iraqi asylum seekers gathered to protest against deportation at the Paasikivi square in Helsinki’s Kamppi district on Monday afternoon.
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Finns Party Member Jussi Halla-Aho Insists on Closing the Borders at Jotain Rajaa Demonstration
We interviewed on video the key speaker of Jotain rajaa demonstration for closing the borders. We also captured the highlights of the opposing protests.
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Kurdish-Finns Protest Against ISIS With Eggs – Police Suppress the Protesters with Tear Gas and Force
The police grabbed me by the shoulders and threw me at the concrete,” said Mehnaz Omari, 51, a dark-haired lady with a husky voice after all the screaming in the rally which started peacefully on the chilly Saturday afternoon.
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Demonstrators for Closing the Borders Clash With Protesters Against Racism
A racist is a weakling!” The shouts pervaded a mass of about 650 people, who stood at Narinkkatori in front of the Kamppi shopping centre in Helsinki on the cloudy Saturday afternoon for the opposing causes.
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President Sauli Niinistö Addresses the World Leaders in New York to Find Solutions to World Problems
“Finland welcomes all constructive efforts that pave the way for a realistic, workable and lasting peace within a framework of international co-operation. Finland also remains committed to the work of the international counter-ISIL coalition.”
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The Government Cuts Holiday Bonuses But Leaves the Overtime Pay Untouched
On Monday afternoon, the members of the government and the chairs of the labour unions joined in for the third round of negotiations regarding on how to improve competitiveness of Finland and to provide a sustainable basis for the funding of the welfare society.
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PICTURES: Cycling Route Baana Turns Into Tunnel of Light in Helsinki
The tunnels under the bridges of the cycling and pedestrian route Baana in downtown of Helsinki transform into lighting installations until September 27.
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Protesters Against Asylum Seekers Throw Rocks – One Was Wearing a Ku Klux Klan Robe
The rocks bounced off the bus, which was carrying 49 asylum seekers, most from Iraq. Among the passengers were small children, even toddlers.
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A Wooden Eight-Storey Building Grabs the Finlandia Prize for Architecture
It’s the first wooden apartment building of this height in the country but according to Anssi Lassila, the chief architect of the building, the wooden construction is the way of the future.
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Finland Could Close Its Borders From Unruly Immigration
Finland receives hundreds of asylum seekers daily. If the worst comes to worst, the borders may be closed from unruly immigration, according to the interior minister, Petteri Orpo.
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Female Students in Kuopio Instructed to Cover Their Cleavage to Avoid Confusion in Refugees
The cleavage of female students has stirred conversation in a dormitory of the college of Northern Savonia in Kuopio, reveals an article of Savon Sanomat.
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‘Close the Borders!’ This is the Message of Anti-Immigrant Demonstrations Today
“Close the borders!” yells a man, holding a sign stating the very same thing he is repeating.
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Activists Take Over the University Building Porthania in Helsinki
Inside the building, about 50 people are scattered around the floor. Some play cards. Some simply mingle. A big banner saying, “You can stick your innovations up your ass,” is hanging from the balcony of the second floor.
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