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Lappeenranta Sand Castles Are Astonishing
The intricately carved castles that I came across in Lappeenranta are nothing short of amazing.
Ruins Found Under a School in Turku Reveal Medieval Houses and a Street
The meticulous excavations, which began in October last year, have now uncovered the cellars and lower levels of two medieval houses as well as part of a street.
Helsinki Pride Parade Attracts 100,000 People in the Largest March Organized in Finland
This year the organizers wanted to highlight the diversity of their LGBTIQ community and make room for voices often left unheard or silenced in the society.
Happy Birthday Helsinki! – The Capital of Finland Celebrates With Over 100 Free Events Across the City
Here are some of the highlights of the day.
2,000 People Join the Pride Parade in Tampere – View the Pictures
This year, there will be a record number of Pride events arranged across the country.
The Portrait of President Sauli Niinistö Is on Display In Ateneum Art Museum
The portrait has been moved to the museum from the Presidential Room of the Government Palace.
‘NoCore’ Explores Masculinity and Homosexuality Within the Migration
The title signifies the empty shell that remains when a person is forced to censure her- or himself when forced to move to another country due to discrimination.
The Japanese Cherry Trees in Roihuvuori Are in Full Bloom – View The Beautiful Pictures
Over 150 cherry trees are in full bloom.
Which Finnish City Should Be Known as The Capital of Metal? – A Campaign Attempts to Find Out
The campaign also spotlights Finland’s position at the center of the global heavy metal community: Finland has more metal bands per capita than any other country.
The Portrait of President Sauli Niinistö is Revealed – View the Pictures
100 Finnish artists contributed to the portrait.
Barbie The Style Icon Takes Over the National Museum of Finland
Throughout eight thematic sections, Barbie’s evolution can be viewed over the past 59 years.
Prince Daniel of Sweden Visits an Elementary School in Helsinki – Gets to Know the ‘Finnish Schools on the Move’ Program
Prince Daniel of Sweden arrived to study the Finnish government's national program, Finnish Schools on the Move, that aims to increase physical activity among the children.
Coffee Mad but Sustainable Finland
We visited the Helsinki Coffee Festival, which takes place over the weekend.
Finnish Association to Sculpt a Giant Face of Trump Into Arctic Glacier – First Scale Model Rises at Narinkkatori in Helsinki
President Donald Trump's face stands tall at Narinkkatori.
Dozens Hunt for Golden Eggs in Jätkäsaari on Thursday Morning
The main prize includes an overnight in one of Clarion Hotel Helsinki’s suites.
The Republic of Estonia Turns 100 – To Celebrate It, We Immersed in Estonian Stories in Design Hotel Estoria
A visit to this fine hotel taught us great things of the proud nation.
World’s First Ice Carousel Festival Kicks Off in Lohja – World Championships on Saturday
Lohja will host the world’s first Ice Carousel Festival and Ice Carousel Championships on February 23-24.
A Mexican on the Train
A delayed train would lead to a lost flight at the Helsinki Airport. According to VR, they work daily to improve punctuality. But was that really true?
The Chinese Year of the Dog Kicks Off With Massive Celebrations in Helsinki Center
Chinese New Year celebrations took over the Helsinki center.
The Seniors of Upper Secondary Schools Have Left the Building and We Caught it in Video and Photos
View the highlights of "penkkarit" in the Helsinki center.
In Mexico Friendship Day is Every Day, In Finland Valentine’s Day Comes in Handy
The main difference between celebrating a “friendship day” in Finland and in Mexico is perhaps that in Mexico friendship day is every day.
British or American English? – Which Do you Prefer?
It’s important to know that asking for a rubber in Britain gets you an eraser but it’s a condom in the US.
Here’s Why The Pandas May Be Sleeping When Presented to Public in February
The pandas may well be sleeping when on view in their new enclosure that opens to the public on February 17, 2018.
Economists Suggest Lower Wages to Immigrants Who Start Working
Lower pay would allow immigrants greater opportunities to integrate, improve productivity and become employed, the economists say.
Lux Light Festival Goes to Kaartinkaupunki
Overall a great inspirational and entertaining walk around the district of Kaartinkaupunki.
Epiphany Affects Services on Saturday
It's the end of Christmas time, and it affects the services and public transport.
