Meet The Stars of ’The Unknown Soldier’ at the Invitational Premiere in Helsinki
“War is absolutely unnecessary,” said war veteran Esko Leinonen, one of the honorary guests at the VIP premiere on Thursday.
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Santa Claus Lives in Lapland But His Predecessor’s Bones May Have Been Found in Turkey
Under a floor of mosaic, an undamaged shrine is believed to contain Saint Nicholas’ 1,674-year-old remains.
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President Niinistö During the Visit of Royalties: Our Nordic Model Has A Lot of Untapped Potential
President Sauli Niinistö said that there are three pillars that have formed the Nordic welfare state.
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Five Facts That You Didn’t Know About J.V. Snellman
Snellman, for example, never learned to write in Finnish.
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Russians Celebrate Their First ‘Victory Day’ in Finland
With over 30,000 Russian citizens and more than 75,000 Russian speakers living in Finland, it’s surprising that it has taken over 70 years to establish a formal celebration for this beloved occasion in Helsinki.
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Presidential Palace Opens Its Doors to Visitors From May 10 to 13
The open house event is being arranged in honor of Finland’s celebration of its centenary as an independent country.
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Today We Celebrate the National Veterans’ Day
Today is a much-treasured day on the Finnish calendar used to pay respect to the war veterans who fought for their country.
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P.E. Svinhufvud Arrived From Exile in Siberia to Helsinki 100 Years Ago And Became the President
P.E. Svinhufvud was deported to Siberia during the second wave of Russification of Finland.
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From Swedish Empire to Russian Rule – Finland’s 100-Year Celebration of Independence, Explained
Ever since Finland achieved independence in 1917, December 6 has been a cherished date on the Finns calendar. Finland’s history is filled with domination by neighboring empires which has created a little sibling type relationship within the Nordic region.
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Meet The Stars of ’The Unknown Soldier’ at the Invitational Premiere in Helsinki
“War is absolutely unnecessary,” said war veteran Esko Leinonen, one of the honorary guests at the VIP premiere on Thursday.
Read More
Santa Claus Lives in Lapland But His Predecessor’s Bones May Have Been Found in Turkey
Under a floor of mosaic, an undamaged shrine is believed to contain Saint Nicholas’ 1,674-year-old remains.
Read More
President Niinistö During the Visit of Royalties: Our Nordic Model Has A Lot of Untapped Potential
President Sauli Niinistö said that there are three pillars that have formed the Nordic welfare state.
Read More
Five Facts That You Didn’t Know About J.V. Snellman
Snellman, for example, never learned to write in Finnish.
Read More
Russians Celebrate Their First ‘Victory Day’ in Finland
With over 30,000 Russian citizens and more than 75,000 Russian speakers living in Finland, it’s surprising that it has taken over 70 years to establish a formal celebration for this beloved occasion in Helsinki.
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