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‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Film Review: Love and Romance Among Creatures from Cretaceous Period

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 9, 2022 7:45 pm | Films

Here’s our review.

Soul Legend Nicole Willis Draws a Full Crowd at Temppeliaukio Church; 2022 World Village Festival Takes the Next Level

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 4, 2022 1:08 am | Helsinki, Music

This year’s edition of the World Village Festival was fascinating with various venues spread across the city.

Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta in Helsinki: We Would Need 1.6 Earths to Maintain Current Way of Life

Posted by Morgan Walker | June 3, 2022 10:00 pm | Business, Environment, Government

Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, an Indian-British economist, traveled to Finland to describe his findings from the Dasgupta Review, a report that has attracted wide international attention.

GALLERY: Finland Wins World Championship in Ice Hockey; Finns Go Amok, Tear Down Fence Around Statue of Havis Amanda in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 30, 2022 5:51 pm | Nation, Sports

“The wall has collapsed!” Finns go bezerk in Helsinki after Finland wins gold in world championship ice hockey.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Film Review: Year’s Best Film by Far

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 26, 2022 10:54 am | Films

Here’s our review with a hundred percent score.

Macy Gray Sings Finns Into a Frenzy in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 20, 2022 7:52 pm | Helsinki, Music

Macy Gray, the Grammy-winning, soul, jazz and R&B singer, entertained a big room full of people at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki. Before the show, she talked to Finland Today about her approach to music.

‘Never Again Alone’ Finnish Parliament Votes 188-8 in Favor of Joining NATO

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 17, 2022 5:41 pm | Nation, Parliament, Politics

On May 17, Parliament adopted an opinion on government reports on the changing security environment and Finland’s application to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO.

Finland Seeks NATO Membership Officially; President Niinistö: ‘A New Era is Opening’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 16, 2022 8:04 am | Nation, Politics

On Sunday, a historic press conference was arranged at the Presidential Palace where President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin told about Finland’s decision to apply for NATO membership.

British PM Boris Johnson in Finland: U.K. is Ready to Help Finland Militarily; President Niinistö About Russia’s Reaction to NATO Membership: ‘Look in the Mirror’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 12, 2022 3:57 pm | Nation, Politics

Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain visited Finland on Wednesday evening to sign a joint statement.

Sanni Mustajärvi, 92, Was the Eldest to Receive a White Rose Class I Medal from President Niinistö in the Offical Mother’s Day Ceremony

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 8, 2022 4:32 pm | Nation

Sanni Mustajärvi was one of the 30 mothers to receive a medal for their efforts in taking care of their families.

GALLERY: Finnish Filmmakers and Actors Dress Up for the Red Carpet at the Jussi Film Awards; ‘Compartment no. 6’ Wins in Eight Categories

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 8, 2022 1:12 pm | Films, Gallery

Finland Today attended the Finnish film awards. View the gallery and check out the winners.

Greenpeace Climate Activists Climb on Top of Helsinki Railway Station: ‘Stop Russia’s Coal Trains’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 5, 2022 7:37 pm | Environment, Helsinki

Greenpeace climbs on top of a landmark building in the Helsinki center.

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Film Review: An Enjoyable Marvel Blockbuster with a Strong Female Lead

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 3, 2022 4:19 pm | Films

Here’s our review.

Porvoo Jazz Festival Is a Treat to the Senses: Peela Paves the Way with the Best Jazz Gig of the Early Spring

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 21, 2022 6:38 pm | Music

The Helsinki-based sextet consists of younger players that have indulged in the jazz realm with more passion than some of their older contemporary peers.

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Film Review: Mikkelsen’s Monstrous Grindelwald is a Pale Reflection to Depp’s Charisma; The Film Still Manages to Be Fantastic

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 5, 2022 9:44 pm | Films

Here’s our review.

‘Ambulance’ Film Review: Michael Bay’s Epic Chase is a Masterclass in Action Filmmaking

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 30, 2022 9:07 pm | Films

Here’s our five-star review.

PM Marin Met with Swedish Counterpart Andersson: Close Cooperation Makes us Stronger

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 5, 2022 6:36 pm | Nation, Politics

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) met with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson at the Finnish prime minister’s official residence, Kesäranta, on Saturday to talk about the ongoing war in Ukraine and other topics.

President Niinistö Met with Biden; Swedish PM Andersson and Defense Minister Hultqvist Today in Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 5, 2022 11:48 am | Military, President

The Finnish president, Sauli Niinistö, met with his US counterpart, Joe Biden, at the White House on Friday. On Saturday, the Swedish prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, and the Swedish defense minister, Peter Hultqvist, will visit Finland for discussions.

‘The Batman’ Film Review: The Best Film of the Year So Far

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 3, 2022 9:05 pm | Films

Here’s our five-star review.

War in Ukraine; Finnish Perspective

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 26, 2022 5:02 pm | Feature

Here’s what’s been said and done in Finland in the past three days since Russia began military strikes in Ukraine.

National Olympic Gold Medal Celebration of Leijonat Set to Kick Off at Olympic Stadium on Monday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 21, 2022 3:24 pm | Nation, Sports

The Olympic Stadium prepares to receive an audience of about 20,000.

Heavy Snowfall Expected in Southern Finland on Monday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 21, 2022 11:23 am | Nation

It’s going to start snowing heavily in the Uusimaa region on Monday afternoon.

GALLERY: Finns Celebrate Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Gold at the Market Square

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 20, 2022 1:10 pm | Gallery, Nation, Sports

People gather at the Market Square in Helsinki to celebrate the Olympic gold medal in ice hockey.

‘Uncharted’ Film Review: Wahlberg and Holland Are the Dynamic Duo in a World-Class Adventure

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 18, 2022 6:22 pm | Films

Here’s our review.

‘Marry Me’ Film Review: One of The Best Rom-Coms Since the Days of Hugh Grant

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 18, 2022 6:02 pm | Films

Here’s our review.

‘Death on the Nile’ Film Review: Uninspiring, to Say the Least

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 10, 2022 11:17 pm | Films

Here’s our review.

GALLERY – Hundreds Protest Against Corona Restrictions: Great Speeches When the Pols Are Not Speaking

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 3, 2022 10:21 pm | Culture, Gallery, Government, Helsinki, Restrictions

Hundreds gathered in Helsinki to remind the decision-makers that this is the final lockdown.

Snowstorm ‘Valtteri’ to Hit Finland Hard by Saturday Evening

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 29, 2022 11:41 am | Nation

In places, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, it may snow as much as 30 centimeters.

Firefighters Are Extinguishing Residual Fire at the Meira Production Plant

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 20, 2021 8:21 pm | Helsinki

The firefighters have been working to extinguish the attic fire throughout the night.

GALLERY: The Police Arrest 21 During the Independence Day Protests in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 7, 2021 2:59 pm | Gallery, Helsinki, Independence Day

Over 2,000 people took part in various protests on Finland’s 104th Independence Day.

Finland Celebrates 104th Independence Day

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 6, 2021 1:34 pm | Nation

The Independence Day celebrations have started peacefully.

‘House of Gucci’ Review: Overwhelming Characters; Al Pacino is King!

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 2, 2021 8:43 pm | Films

Here’s our review.

‘True Story’ Review: Dare to Stop Watching?

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 24, 2021 12:27 pm | Films

Better schedule the evening off when preparing to watch this thriller of a series.

‘King Richard’ Review: Inspiring, Will Smith’s Best Performance

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 18, 2021 8:00 pm | Films

Here’s our review.

Coronavirus Restrictions on Public Events to Take Place Across the Country

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 18, 2021 2:35 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Nation, Restrictions

Regional State Administrative Agencies are restricting events across the country in an attempt to curb the spread of the pandemic.

Finnish National Football Team Huuhkajat Loses to France 0-2; Will Not Qualify for World Cup in Qatar

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 17, 2021 12:16 am | Sports

The Finnish national football team, Huuhkajat, loses to France 0–2 in World Cup qualifiers at the sold-out Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Tuesday night.

‘Red Notice’ Film Review: The Slapstick Funny Action Will Leave Your Troubles Behind

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 11, 2021 11:00 pm | Films

‘Red Notice’ premieres on Netflix on November 12. Here’s our review.

Government Updates Plan to Mitigate Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 11, 2021 7:38 pm | Government, Restrictions

Here are the details of the new plan to curb the spread of the pandemic.

Helsinki Reveals Budget Plan to Secure Sustainable Growth of the City

Posted by Editorial Team | November 9, 2021 6:51 pm | Helsinki

Here are some of the key points of Helsinki’s budget plan for 2022.

GALLERY: Dozens Observe the Unveiling of Stockmann’s Christmas Window on Saturday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 6, 2021 6:15 pm | Gallery, Helsinki

The historical, festive window that unveiled the curtains for the first time in 1949 attracted large crowds to Helsinki center on Saturday afternoon.

Relations Between Finland and NATO Summarized in 5 Key Points

Posted by Editorial Team | October 30, 2021 3:08 pm | Politics

We summon five key points regarding NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg’s visit to Finland earlier in the week and offer a brief overview on what it would mean if Finland would join NATO.