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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.

Film Review: ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Is About Pointless Banter

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 17, 2020 7:12 pm | Films

The story about “the mother of blues” is taken over by a bunch of players who do more arguing than playing.

‘The Midnight Sky’ Film Review: The ‘Unfortunately Timely Film’ Is a Pleasure for the Viewer

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 9, 2020 4:50 pm | Films

George Clooney acts and directs in this recommended post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama.

GALLERY: Finland Turns 103

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 6, 2020 12:59 pm | Gallery, President

Finland’s Independence Day began in exceptional circumstances. In the evening, citizens are urged to join the celebration remotely.

‘Mank’ Film Review: A Witty Talkie From Behind the Scenes of the ‘Greatest Movie of All-Time’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | December 4, 2020 12:16 pm | Films

Here’s our review of ‘Mank,’ which premieres on Netflix December 4.

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Film Review: A Complex Tale With Powerful Leading Women

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 25, 2020 6:13 pm | Films

Ron Howard gives us another movie to be remembered for a lifetime.

GALLERY: Helsinki – A Day Before the Spreading Phase

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 21, 2020 3:13 pm | Gallery, Helsinki

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.

GALLERY: Elokapina Group Stops Traffic for Five Hours in Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 18, 2020 3:28 pm | Nation

In their second recent protest, the climate activists demanded changes in the common agricultural policy of the EU.

Joe Biden Has Been Elected the President of the United States; Biden Has Visited Finland, and the Relations Seem Warm

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 7, 2020 7:56 pm | Politics

In addition to having visited Finland, Biden took a stand on the safety of Finland at the beginning of his campaign.

Here’s Why ‘Kekri’ is Wilder Than Halloween

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 31, 2020 9:00 am | Culture, Feature, History

This is how rural Finland went all out during All Saints’ Day.

Column: There Are Still Ways to Enjoy Restaurants

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 11, 2020 7:00 am | Nation

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.

Climate Activists Stop Traffic in Helsinki Center; The Police Use Pepper Spray

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 3, 2020 9:59 pm | Nation

The protesters of Elokapina movement decided not to move from the busy road, so the police pulled out their OC cans.

‘Enola Holmes’ Film Review: Sherlock Holmes’ Sister Shows Knack in Solving Mysteries

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 23, 2020 5:18 pm | Films

Netflix’s ‘Enola Holmes’ is a mystery-adventure to watch.

‘The Devil All the Time’ Film Review: Disturbing But Displays Another Side of Tom Holland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 16, 2020 7:11 pm | Films

Netflix’s ‘The Devil All the Time’ premieres in Finland on September 16.

GALLERY: Event Organizers Protest to Raise Awareness of Their Financial Troubles

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 8, 2020 5:55 pm | Culture, Gallery, Helsinki

View the gallery of event organizers protest in Helsinki on chilly Tuesday afternoon.

GALLERY: People in Helsinki Cover Themselves in Masks

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 15, 2020 2:36 pm | Gallery, Helsinki

We observed the crowd wearing face masks in dowtown Helsinki on Friday.

THL and Government Recommend Wearing Face Masks in Public Transport

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 13, 2020 2:50 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Government, Nation

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.

Turku Becomes First City in Finland to Recommend Face Masks in Public Transport

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 8, 2020 2:04 pm | Nation, Turku

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.

400 New City Bikes Take Over the Streets of Helsinki

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 27, 2020 5:38 pm | Business, Helsinki, Nation

Hundreds of new city bikes are going to be available in the city center from the last week of July.

Finland and Mexico Collaborate to Tackle Pollution in Mexico City

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 11, 2020 2:14 pm | Business

In a competition called Reto CDMX, the challenge was to come up with IT solutions to tackle urban mobility and solid waste management, a couple of key areas that could see improvement in Mexico City.

President Niinistö Doesn’t Believe That Closing Border to Sweden Hurts Long-Term Relations

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 6, 2020 11:49 am | Interview, Politics, President

President Sauli Niinistö talked about the idea behind closing the Finnish-Swedish border in an interview with Swedish news agency TT.

John Legend, Emeli Sande, Chick Corea Confirmed for Pori Jazz 2021

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 3, 2020 3:55 pm | Culture, Music

Pori Jazz festival was canceled this year, but it has already confirmed some big names for 2021.

Explosion Injures Maintenance Worker at Helsinki City Theatre; Police Operation in Pictures

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 29, 2020 1:00 pm | Nation

One person was injured in an explosion during maintenance work at the Helsinki City Theatre on Monday afternoon. View pictures of the police operation.