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Prime Minister Rinne at the Summer Day Festival: ‘The World Needs Trailblazers, and Finland is Ready for This’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 8, 2019 6:59 pm | Culture, Nation

On Monday, people enjoyed an eventful summer day by the Töölö Bay. The celebration kicked off Finland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.

4 Things You Didn’t Know That Connect Japan and Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 6, 2019 12:34 pm | Culture, Japan, Nation, Politics

We dug into some of the less-known facts, which unite the two geographically distant countries.

GALLERY: Tuska Open Air Metal Festival Breaks Another Record With 43,000 Spectators!

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 1, 2019 11:35 pm | Gallery, Music

We spent three days at Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki.

GALLERY: Pride Parade Sweeps Through Helsinki With the Power of 80,000 People

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 30, 2019 12:49 pm | Culture, Gallery, Nation

View the gallery.

Here’s What’s Changed When Arriving at Tuska Metal Festival Over the Weekend

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 27, 2019 8:29 pm | Music, Nation

Tuska Open Air Metal Festival begins on Friday and lasts till Sunday. Here’s what’s changed when arriving at the festival.

The Finns Party: Finland’s Program for the EU Presidency is ‘Defective,’ Lacks Measures Against Recurring Migrant Crisis

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 27, 2019 12:54 pm | Politics

The Finns Party describe the program as “defective” and that “it accelerates the development of a federal state.”

Midsummer 2019 in a Nutshell: Fun in the Sun, Busy Times For the Police

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 24, 2019 12:38 pm | Crime, Nation

Here’s a wrap-up of the Finnish Midsummer celebrations in 2019.

Here’s the Exceptional Weather Forecast for Midsummer – You Are Likely to Experience This Once Every 40 Years

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 19, 2019 4:02 pm | Nation

Here’s the latest weather forecast for Midsummer.

Letter From the Editor to Finland Today’s Readers

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 19, 2019 12:08 pm | Nation

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President Niinistö to His South Korean Counterpart Moon, Who is Visiting Finland: We are Happy to Share the Finnish Innovation of ‘Sisu’ with You

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 10, 2019 3:10 pm | Politics, President

President Moon arrived in Finland with his spouse for a three-day visit.

PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS: Who’s Who in the New Government

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 7, 2019 5:01 pm | Government, Politics

The new government-Antti Rinne’s coalition-has been appointed.

The Summer is Here! Expect 30 Degrees of Celsius on Thursday and Friday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 4, 2019 8:20 pm | Nation

It’s getting warmer. And soon it’s getting hot!

A Day With the Finnish Hockey Legend ‘Mörkö’ and How the Legend Was Born

Posted by Tony Öhberg | June 2, 2019 12:01 pm | Sports

After the world title win in ice hockey, the Finnish word “Mörkö” has been on everyone’s lips. Here’s how the legend was born.

Finland is Winland! – 10,000 People Take it to the Streets of Helsinki to Celebrate Ice Hockey World Championship Win – PICTURES AND VIDEO

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 27, 2019 12:49 pm | Culture, Gallery, Nation

Here are the highlights of the nightly celebration.

PICTURES: Lovely Helsinki Festival Wraps Light Poles in Flowers

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 23, 2019 5:53 pm | Arts, Nation

On Thursday the light poles at the Esplanade Park in Helsinki center were wrapped in beautiful flower artwork.

Report: Finns Need Radical Lifestyle Change to Combat Global Warming

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 17, 2019 6:13 pm | Environment

According to a report published by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, Finns need to change their lifestyle radically in order to tackle global warming.

Finnish Eurovision Representative Darude Drops From the Contest in Tel Aviv – ‘I Am Pissed’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 15, 2019 8:34 am | Music, Nation

The Finnish electronic dance music artist Darude was seemingly disappointed.

This is Why Chairman of the Finns Party Jussi Halla-aho is Grumpy

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 9, 2019 6:39 pm | Politics

According to the Finns Party, the future government is being formed without the consent of the people.

These Political Parties Will Join the Negotiations for New Government – Rinne: They Are the Makers of the Future

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 8, 2019 2:00 pm | Politics

“1.7 million people, the absolute majority of Finns, are behind voting these parties,” said the government negotiator, Antti Rinne (the SDP).

‘Tolkien’ Review: Finnish Director Dome Karukoski Breathes Life Into the Story of One of the Literature Giants of Our Time

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 3, 2019 4:39 pm | Films, Nation

Finnish director Dome Karukoski breaks into Hollywood with extraordinary passion.

May Day Greetings to the President, Parade of Anarchists and Picnic of the Finns Party – VIEW VIDEO OF MAY DAY IN HELSINKI

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 1, 2019 4:12 pm | Nation

Here are some of the highlights of various events that occurred on May Day.

Tens of Thousands Observe the Crowning of Havis Amanda in Sunny Weather – VIEW THE PICTURES

Posted by Tony Öhberg | May 1, 2019 10:02 am | Nation

This year on the eve of May Day, the historical Havis Amanda received its student cap from members of the Aalto University Student Union.

‘It’s Time to Remember’ is the Theme of the National Veterans’ Day; The Number of Veterans Declining

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 27, 2019 5:11 pm | Nation

Today we commemorate the war veterans.

Here’s What Finnish Political Party Leaders Said About Immigration and the Importance of Languages

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 13, 2019 1:38 pm | Politics

Immigration and the importance of foreign languages were some of the topics covered during The Great Election Debate at Sanomatalo in Helsinki.

Teenagers Attack Finnish People First Party Chairman Marco De Wit Several Times in the Middle of His Election Campaign in Helsinki Center

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 12, 2019 9:03 pm | Politics

When Marco de Wit, chairman of the Finnish People First Party, began explaining his policies, a group of teenagers started attacking him.

‘Vedenneito’ Is an Awe-Inspiring Adventure in the Finnish Nature

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 6, 2019 9:40 am | Films, Nation

In ‘Vedenneito,’ the viewer gets to experience the beauty of Lake Saimaa in summer and winter through a teenager’s eyes.

Finland is a Sauna Superpower And Now it Wants the Tradition on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List

Posted by Tony Öhberg | April 4, 2019 3:12 pm | Culture, Nation

The purpose of the list is to bring visibility to the living heritage and to share good practices among countries.

‘Dumbo’ Film Review: Tim Burton’s Tale of the Flying Elephant is as Much Magical as It is Tear-Jerker

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 27, 2019 5:38 pm | Films

In Dumbo, Burton’s attention to detail is out of this world. So is the film.

Legendary Drummer Billy Cobham Plays Solos Like He Was 50 Years Younger – Jazzmeia Horn Casts a Spell With Scat

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 14, 2019 3:04 pm | Music

The first Savoy JazzFest gathered a crowd of nearly 2,200 and gave the audience incredible performances.

Today We Celebrate International Women’s Day – This is Why You Shouldn’t Smile, According to Plan International Finland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 8, 2019 4:46 pm | Nation

Humanitarian organization Plan International Finland wants to remind people to keep away from smiling.

Finnish Government Resigns – Prime Minister Juha Sipilä Explains Why

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 8, 2019 1:32 pm | Nation, Politics

Disappointment was one of the reasons.

‘Captain Marvel’ Film Review: Aggressive Estrogen Flick With Snappy Humor

Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 5, 2019 6:29 pm | Films, Nation

The two-hour epic starts slowly and confusingly but just when you begin feeling sleepy, it picks up on speed.

‘Moominvalley’ Shines Light on the Smallest Details

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 25, 2019 5:24 pm | Culture, Films

We watched the first three episodes of ‘Moominvalley’ (2019) to find out if the new adaptation is worth the watch.

Finnish President Fights Global Warming in His Last Hockey Game Before Hip Surgery

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 16, 2019 8:45 am | Human Interest, Nation

We documented President Sauli Niinistö’s last hockey game of the season, up close and personal.

PICTURES: Seniors of Upper Secondary School Have Left the Building

Posted by Tony Öhberg | February 14, 2019 6:10 pm | Nation

Over a hundred trucks circled around the Helsinki center on Thursday afternoon as nearly 4,000 seniors of upper secondary schools climbed on in their costumes to spread joy and candy.