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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.

The Wine Village is Part of the Largest Public Event at Messukeskus Since 2020

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 30, 2021 2:27 pm | Business, Food & Drinks

The Helsinki Book Fair, the Wine Village and the Record Fair combined form the largest public event at the Helsinki fair center since 2020.

GALLERY: Linnanmäki Amusement Park Welcomes the Visitor to a Colorful Dreamland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 17, 2021 9:57 am | Culture, Entertainment, Gallery

The Linnanmäki amusement park is endowed with color as the traditional Carnival of Light has kicked off.

Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius Beats His Polish Counterpart Kownacki to a Pulp

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 10, 2021 5:43 am | Boxing

Helenius beat his Polish counterpart to a pulp in Las Vegas.

Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius to Face Polish Kownacki in a Rematch Tonight; ‘You Are Going to See the Best Helenius Yet’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 9, 2021 7:55 pm | Boxing

Here’s what to know and how to watch one of the most important fights of Helenius’ career.

Elokapina Climate Activists Block Entrance at Government Palace; Police Catch 51

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 8, 2021 6:11 pm | Environment, Helsinki, Nation

The activists who refused to move away are suspected of various offenses.

GALLERY: Climate Activists Aimed to Stop Traffic in Helsinki Center for 10 Days; Police Catch 141

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 29, 2021 9:55 pm | Environment, Gallery, Helsinki

View the gallery. Read the story.

Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Helenius Spars with Former World Champ Wilder; ‘Bring it!’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 18, 2021 2:30 pm | Boxing, Sports

Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius has flown to his final training camp before a long-awaited rematch against Polish Adam Kownacki.

Finnish Wheelchair Athlete Amanda Kotaja Takes Silver at the Tokyo Paralympics

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 2, 2021 12:58 pm | Sports

Finnish wheelchair athlete Amanda Kotaja, 26, won silver in the 100-meter T54 class final at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

GALLERY: Bronze Medals, High Scores; How Finns Battled the Best in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 8, 2021 11:36 am | Gallery, Pinned, Tokyo 2020

Finland Today followed the Tokyo Games closely. Here are the highlights in pictures.

Finnish Boxer Mira Potkonen Makes Olympic History in Tokyo; Two Medals in Two Consecutive Olympics

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 5, 2021 1:38 pm | Pinned, Tokyo 2020

Finnish boxer Mira Potkonen takes home Olympic bronze after giving her Brazilian opponent Beatriz Ferreira a fiery fight.

Wrestler Arvi Savolainen Loses His Chances for the Bronze

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 3, 2021 7:05 pm | Nation, Tokyo 2020

After the loss to the Iranian wrestler, Savolainen described the feeling like being trapped in a bad dream.

Arvi Savolainen to Wrestle for Bronze Medal on Tuesday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 3, 2021 9:46 am | Nation, Tokyo 2020

Finnish wrestler Arvi Savolainen beats Uzur Dzhuzupbekov from Kyrgyzstani 4-1 and advances to a bronze medal match in men’s Greco-Roman wrestling up to 97 kilos.

‘Jungle Cruise’ Film Review: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Take You on the Funniest Ride of the Summer

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 29, 2021 6:33 pm | Films, Pinned

‘Jungle Cruise’ is a thrilling trip filled with twists and turns. Here’s our review.

Director Spike Lee is Visiting Finland; Shares Laughs with the Finnish President

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 22, 2021 8:19 pm | Films

American director Spike Lee is visiting Finland. So far, he has met with President Sauli Niinistö and Antti Kurvinen, the minister of science and culture.

GALLERY: Finest Finnish Jazz Artists Charm Crowd in Pori on Hot Summer Day

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 18, 2021 2:42 pm | Gallery, Music

We joined the final day of an intimate Pori Jazz event at the beautiful Kirjurinluoto Park. Here are the highlights.

The Police Catch 117 Elokapina Protesters After Failed Negotiations

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 21, 2021 9:57 am | Environment, Helsinki, Nation

After four days of traffic-jamming protests, the police decided to end it all.

Elokapina Moves Camp to Block Unioninkatu

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 19, 2021 5:06 pm | Environment, Helsinki

Elokapina activists have moved their camp from Mannerheimintie to Kruununhaka district.

GALLERY: Elokapina Activists Camp on Main Road in Helsinki Overnight

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 18, 2021 1:30 pm | Environment, Gallery, Helsinki

In June 2021, activists from the Elokapina movement set up a camp on one of Helsinki’s busiest streets. We watched them for half a night.

Restrictions on Restaurants Eased in Länsi-Pohja, South Karelia and Southwest Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 5, 2021 4:32 pm | Restrictions

The government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘Cruella’ Film Review: Disney’s Live-Action is Carried by Two Emmas

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 26, 2021 7:36 pm | Films

Cruella’ premieres in cinemas on May 28.

Finnish Presidential Couple’s Dog Lennu Has Passed Away; ‘Our Sorrow is Unfathomable’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 22, 2021 11:37 am | President

The presidential family is grieving deeply the passing of their beloved family member.

Finland’s Blind Channel Qualifies for Eurovision 2021 Final

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 21, 2021 12:52 am | Music

Finland’s Blind Channel qualifies for the grand final of Eurovision song contest 2021 held on Saturday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Hundreds Take Over Parks in Helsinki on Warm Wednesday; Police Peacefully Scatter Crowds

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 13, 2021 11:56 am | Helsinki

Warm weather, and the following holiday, inspired people to gather in parks across the capital.

143 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 2 New Deaths

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 10, 2021 2:08 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update.

Pori Jazz 2021 Canceled Due to Coronavirus; Smaller Three-Day Concert Likely to Take Place

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 5, 2021 5:08 pm | Music

Pori Jazz 2021 that was scheduled to take place in July has been canceled for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic.

GALLERY: Peat Producers Block Traffic in Helsinki With 80 Trucks

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 30, 2021 1:12 pm | Gallery

Peat producers arrived in front of the Parliament Building in trucks to make some noise for the industry.

Your Guide to Virtual Vappu 2021

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 26, 2021 6:40 pm | Helsinki

Just like last year, the City of Helsinki urges revelers to celebrate May Day remotely.

Committee: Proposal on Restrictions of Movement Unconstitutional; The Restrictions Likely Delayed for Two Weeks

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 31, 2021 6:35 pm | Nation

The Constitutional Law Committee thinks that the basic idea of restricting movement almost completely is unconstitutional.

GALLERY: Hundreds Gather to Protest Against Coronavirus Restrictions in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 20, 2021 7:32 pm | Gallery

Hardly any of the demonstrators wore a mask, some were holding hands, or, just, rubbing shoulder against shoulder.

Rear-End Collision Involving Cars and Trucks Cuts Off Traffic on National Road 1 on Tuesday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 9, 2021 4:28 pm | Nation

The traffic has been cut off on the highway between Helsinki and Turku.

Ministry of Justice: Municipal Elections Postponed Until June

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 6, 2021 2:23 pm | Government, Politics

Most party leaders agreed to postpone the elections because of a worsening coronavirus pandemic.

Government Closes Restaurants for Three Weeks; Suspends Contact Teaching in Upper Grades of Comprehensive School

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 25, 2021 5:57 pm | Government, Restrictions

The Finnish government has decided to impose stricter measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘News of the World’ Film Review: Hanks Is in Charge Again, and We Can Be Thankful for It

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 9, 2021 8:27 pm | Films

Tom Hanks takes us on a journey through late 19th-century America.

Coronavirus Coordination Group in the Capital Region Allows Children to Resume Hobbies; Government Objects

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 28, 2021 5:26 pm | Espoo, Helsinki, Restrictions, Vantaa

The Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group has decided to lift some of the restrictions aimed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. But not without discontent from the government.

GALLERY: Blizzard Slams Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | January 12, 2021 4:21 pm | Gallery, 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.