Peela’s Album Release Gig Was a Groovy Sensory Feast
Peela consists of some of Helsinki’s finest up-and-coming jazz musicians. On Thursday evening, they took over the Koko Jazz Club and played to a full house.
Read MoreWe use cookies to improve your experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you accept our Privacy Policy.
Posted by Tony Öhberg | March 8, 2024 7:17 pm | Music
Peela consists of some of Helsinki’s finest up-and-coming jazz musicians. On Thursday evening, they took over the Koko Jazz Club and played to a full house.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | March 7, 2024 6:30 pm | Gallery, Nation, President
Alexander Stubb was inaugurated as Finland’s 13th president, marking the beginning of a new era and bringing to an end the tenure of President Sauli Niinistö.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | February 29, 2024 9:26 pm | Films, Subscriber content
In ‘Spaceman,’ comedian Adam Sandler receives comfort from a large arachnid in outer space. There’s not much more to say.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | February 29, 2024 3:47 pm | Films, Subscriber content
‘Dune: Part Two’ scores 100% in Tony Öhberg’s review. “It was a thrilling, action-packed tale that rocked black Italian leather seats for nearly three hours while keeping viewers glued to a screen larger than a volleyball court. That said, while this movie should be enjoyed in the largest movie auditorium you can find, the strong storytelling would bring deep enjoyment even if it was streamed to your mobile device while sitting in the bathroom,” Öhberg writes.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | February 19, 2024 4:15 pm | Sponsored content
Labor shortages have become a pressing issue as EU economies recover from COVID-19. But it will take more than skills development to address these shortages.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | February 17, 2024 7:03 pm | Nation, Politics, President, Subscriber content
We followed the presidential race of Alexander Stubb (NCP) up to the point where he was facing the runner-up, Pekka Haavisto (Greens), and then, during the final hours it became clear that Stubb may win.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | February 12, 2024 8:36 pm | Nation, Public transport
For safety reasons related to track damage, no long-distance train services will run on Tuesday.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | February 11, 2024 8:25 pm | Columns, Nation, Politics, President
The next Finnish President will be elected tonight. According to the polls and early voting results, Alexander Stubb (NCP) will win.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | February 9, 2024 4:48 pm | Films
Here’s how I came to score 100%.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | February 3, 2024 8:23 pm | Gallery, Helsinki, Nation, Subscriber content
The strikes against the government’s cuts cleared the streets of downtown Helsinki on...
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | February 1, 2024 9:33 pm | Helsinki, Nation
Public transport will be disrupted on Friday.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | February 1, 2024 5:10 pm | Helsinki, Nation
About 13,000 people, according to police estimates, took part in a protest called “Stop Now!” in the Senate Square on Thursday afternoon
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | January 31, 2024 8:42 pm | Columns, Politics, President
For many Finns, voting in this year’s presidential election became a game of chess instead of trusting their gut and following their instincts.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | January 28, 2024 10:07 am | Politics, President
I followed Mika Aaltola’s presidential campaign for months and was impressed by his qualities as a person and his extensive knowledge of foreign policy.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | January 20, 2024 11:24 pm | Business, Greater Helsinki, Helsinki, Travel
The program covers current tourism phenomena, destination tips and travel trends.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 16, 2024 4:50 pm | Nation, Weather
Warmer weather is coming.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 15, 2024 3:39 pm | Helsinki, Weather, Weather
The low-temperature record may be broken in Helsinki this week.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 12, 2024 1:32 pm | Helsinki, Public transport
The weather has once again caused Helsinki’s trams to run irregularly.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | January 12, 2024 9:00 am | Films, Subscriber content
‘Lift,’ starring Kevin Hart, is a gripping gold-heist thriller set in the modern era.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 11, 2024 2:12 pm | Nation, Politics
The Finnish government has decided that the border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 10, 2024 3:04 pm | Politics, President
President Sauli Niinistö had a video conversation with the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, on Wednesday.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 9, 2024 7:35 pm | Crime, Turku
The students fled to the faculty office and called 112.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 8, 2024 12:55 pm | Nation, Public transport
The freezing weather of the past few weeks continues to cause problems for passengers this week.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 8, 2024 12:15 pm | Nation, Weather
Temperatures will rise above zero in many places this week.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | January 7, 2024 12:02 pm | Films
Here’s our review of this entertaining horror movie.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | January 5, 2024 7:44 pm | Films
Here’s how we came to score 100%.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 5, 2024 11:14 am | Nation, Public transport
Train travelers are hit with yet another series of delays.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 5, 2024 11:13 am | Nation, Public transport
VR cancels trains for the following three days to “ensure the smoothest possible service.”
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 4, 2024 1:28 pm | Nation
A mother and her child were found dead in Pallastunturi, Lapland after an avalanche triggered a massive rescue operation.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | January 3, 2024 10:46 pm | Culture, Gallery, Helsinki, Subscriber content
Lux Helsinki began on Wednesday evening, illuminating the Finnish capital in freezing weather that felt close to -30 degrees Celsius. View our gallery.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 3, 2024 6:33 pm | Helsinki, Public transport
The public transportation system has been struggling with the freezing conditions over the past few days.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 3, 2024 5:09 pm | Nation, Subscriber content
The final survey of conscripts discharged in December showed a record-high level of satisfaction for the period 2014-2023.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 3, 2024 6:51 am | Nation, Public transport, Subscriber content, Travel
A long-distance train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki stopped for bathroom breaks in several cities along the way on Tuesday evening.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 2, 2024 12:26 pm | Crime, Nation
The suspected crime took place in a flat in an apartment building on New Year’s Eve.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 2, 2024 11:18 am | Nation, Public transport, Weather
This morning, train service was delayed across much of the country.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | January 1, 2024 1:25 pm | Nation, Politics, Subscriber content
In his New Year’s address, President Sauli Niinistö touched on climate change, the fact that “things have to get better,” Ukraine, Gaza, Russia, Europe, NATO, and more. Read President Niinistö’s end-of-term speech word for word.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 31, 2023 2:20 pm | Nation, Politics, Subscriber content
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s (NCP) New Year speech included remarks on NATO, Russia, the European Union, Hamas, Gaza … the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Finland as a country “with a dangerous level of debt.” We publish Prime Minister Orpo’s full speech.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 29, 2023 8:02 pm | Helsinki
Here’s a complete list of where fireworks are prohibited in Helsinki this year.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 29, 2023 11:31 am | Helsinki
The event starts with a children’s program. The night ends with a pyrotechnic display. Käärijä is not recommended for kids under twelve.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 28, 2023 11:42 am | Business, Nation
On Thursday, the Industrial Union announced political industrial action in Kilpilahti and Kokkola.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 27, 2023 2:25 pm | Nation, Subscriber content
When a young boy went missing in Korpilahti the day before Christmas, a police dog patrol was called in to help with the search.
Read MorePosted by Paulina Bouzas | December 23, 2023 11:53 am | Christmas, Culture, Subscriber content
One December weekend I did the unimaginable and planned an express trip to Helsinki from a small town far away.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 22, 2023 12:37 pm | Nation, Weather
The weather at Helsinki Airport has been cloudy and snowy on Friday. Heavy snowfall is expected to continue throughout the day and delay flights.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 21, 2023 2:17 pm | Nation, Weather
Snow, sleet and high winds are in the forecast for the days leading up to Christmas.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 20, 2023 5:41 pm | Crime, Helsinki, Nation
Police fined a cyclist in Helsinki for failing to give way to a motorist.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | December 20, 2023 1:27 pm | Business, Nation
The EasyPark parking application has been the victim of a cyber attack. But should you be worried?
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 18, 2023 4:46 pm | World News
A New York court sentenced a former FBI agent who worked for a sanctioned Russian oligarch to more...
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | December 14, 2023 7:30 pm | Nation
The border will be closed on Friday, December 15, at 20:00.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 13, 2023 5:51 pm | Nation
The strike will have an impact on daily life in Finland in several ways on Thursday. Photograph:...
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 13, 2023 10:20 am | Culture, Helsinki
Central Library Oodi opened its doors for the first time on December 5, 2018, the eve of Finland’s Independence Day.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 12, 2023 10:44 pm | Nation
The government made the decision at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 12, 2023 9:51 pm | Crime, Helsinki
A shooting took place near a cinema in Helsinki’s Kamppi district late on Monday evening. Here’s what we know so far.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 11, 2023 4:21 pm | Nation
The JHL strike on December 14 continues to spread: industrial action in dozens of locations across Finland.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 9, 2023 12:15 pm | Nation
A walkout by five unions brings electricity production to a halt, and district heating has to be backed up by emergency plans.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 9, 2023 11:25 am | Nation, Public transport
The strike was called to protest against the cuts in the labor market prepared by the conservative...
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 8, 2023 2:17 pm | Crime, Nation, Vantaa
Police say it is possible the man found under a crushed car in Myyrmäki, Vantaa, was the victim of a homicide.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 8, 2023 9:04 am | Archived News
Police received a report of the incident at around 01:15 on Friday morning.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | December 7, 2023 3:58 pm | Helsinki, Nation
Protesters against neo-Nazis did their best to stop a nationalistic torchlight procession.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | December 6, 2023 4:33 pm | Gallery, Helsinki, Nation
Finland celebrates its 106th Independence Day. Here is what has happened so far.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 5, 2023 12:39 pm | Nation
There was a decline in performance for students regardless of whether or not they had an immigrant background.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 4, 2023 1:03 pm | Food & Drinks, Subscriber content
Carrots have been cultivated in Finland since the 17th century.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 2, 2023 7:02 pm | Subscriber content
Before the increase, obtaining a passport abroad was already considerably more expensive.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 1, 2023 1:26 pm | Helsinki
The conversion of parking spaces into paid spaces is based on the City of Helsinki’s policy to convert all long-term free parking spaces in and around the city center into paid spaces.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | December 1, 2023 12:35 pm | Helsinki
The Töölönlahti route is closed for the rest of the year. This is due to roadwork.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 29, 2023 3:20 pm | Helsinki, Public transport
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Transport and Communications decided to amend the regulation on the inspection fee for public transport in the HSL area.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 28, 2023 5:26 pm | Government, Nation, Politics
The decision means that all border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will be closed until December 13.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | November 28, 2023 2:29 pm | Politics, Subscriber content
The premiers’ agenda included bilateral relations between the two countries, the security situation and other current international and EU issues. Recent events on Finland’s eastern border were also discussed.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 27, 2023 7:35 am | Politics
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will meet in Helsinki on Monday.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | November 25, 2023 2:19 pm | Music, Subscriber content
Ron Carter, 86, came to Helsinki with his quartet to breathe new life into jazz classics.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 25, 2023 10:26 am | Politics
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) and Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina met in Helsinki on Friday.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 25, 2023 9:39 am | Nation, Weather
Kaamos, or the polar night, will begin in Finnish Lapland this weekend.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | November 24, 2023 6:45 pm | Parliament, Politics, Subscriber content
On Thursday, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) made an announcement on border security to Parliament. We publish Prime Minister Orpo’s remarks in full.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 24, 2023 5:00 pm | Nation, Politics
In an extraordinary meeting on November 24, the government decided that people arriving across the eastern border will be processed in registration centers.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 24, 2023 2:16 pm | Politics
The government adopted these new restrictions at an extraordinary session on November 22, 2023. The decision will be in effect until December 23, 2023.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 20, 2023 12:22 pm | President
President Niinistö previously visited Poland in 2020 to participate in the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | November 18, 2023 4:11 pm | Boxing, Feature, Subscriber content
Reporter and photojournalist Tony Öhberg sat down with Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius to talk about his new autobiography and his plans for the future amid the turmoil of life in and out of the ring.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | November 18, 2023 2:34 pm | Gallery, Helsinki
A thin layer of snow covered the center of Helsinki in the early hours of Saturday morning. We caught the beauty of the first light in whiteness.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | November 16, 2023 8:25 pm | Nation, Politics
“It’s not worth the effort to come to Finland. The borders are closed,” Mari Rantanen (Finns), the minister of the interior, said while referring to Finland’s southeastern border with Russia.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 15, 2023 2:29 pm | Nation, President
During his visit to Germany, President Sauli Niinistö commented on the increase in the number of undocumented asylum seekers from Russia to Finland.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 15, 2023 2:28 pm | Politics, President
President Sauli Niinistö and his spouse, Jenni Haukio, will pay an official visit to Germany on November 15-16, 2023.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 14, 2023 8:11 pm | Entertainment
Full of references to Finland, the horror adventure relies on blue-and-white exoticism.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 14, 2023 3:47 pm | Nation, Politics
So far, it has not been decided in what concrete way border crossings will be restricted. But options are available.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 13, 2023 9:40 am | Nation
Previously, the Russian authorities did not allow passengers to travel from Russia to the Finnish border if the passenger did not have the required travel documents.
Read MorePosted by Tony Öhberg | November 11, 2023 7:10 pm | Gallery, President
Finland Today observed the funeral of the late President Martti Ahtisaari throughout the day. Here’s our report.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 10, 2023 10:24 am | Nation, Politics, President
The state funeral of former President Ahtisaari will begin with the funeral service at the Helsinki Cathedral. President Ahtisaari will be buried in Hietaniemi Cemetery next to other former Finnish presidents.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 6, 2023 11:09 am | Flag Days
Today flags are hoisted to honor the Finnish Swedish Heritage Day.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 6, 2023 10:16 am | Nation
Political industrial actions are expected in different parts of Finland this week. The actions are against the government’s plans to cut working conditions and income.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 3, 2023 11:24 am | Nation
Experiences of discrimination are very common among immigrants, according to a recent survey that examines the health, well-being and social and health service experiences of foreign-born adults living in Finland.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | November 1, 2023 1:50 pm | Helsinki
The service will be interrupted due to renovation work.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | October 31, 2023 5:32 pm | Nation, Politics, President
This is the last time that President Niinistö will host the Independence Day reception at the Presidential Palace after serving the maximum two terms.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | October 31, 2023 4:40 pm | Business, Helsinki
Finlandia Hall and the City of Helsinki have different views on the future of Little Finlandia.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | October 31, 2023 11:06 am | Business
Neste has been identified as a leader in the Global Child Forum’s global assessment of children’s rights and business.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | October 30, 2023 1:15 pm | Culture
The proportion of people who drink alcohol weekly or more often has decreased.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | October 26, 2023 11:12 am | Nation
The number of immigrants in the January-September period was the highest on record.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | October 25, 2023 5:33 pm | Nation
People of African descent are routinely met with unfair treatment and bias when seeking jobs or homes. Racial discrimination, harassment and violence continue to haunt their daily lives, according to the report, “Being Black in the EU.”
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | October 23, 2023 1:34 pm | Nation
Winter and dark season speed limits will be introduced nationwide by Friday. But there are some exceptions.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | October 19, 2023 2:45 pm | Nation
On Thursday, the Finnish Immigration Service began using automated decision-making to process student permits.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | October 16, 2023 4:10 pm | Nation, President
The former Finnish president, Martti Ahtisaari, a peacemaker and a humanitarian, passed away at the age of 86, after a long illness.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | October 16, 2023 11:36 am | Nation, Politics
The aim “is to tighten the conditions for naturalization and encourage integration,” the Ministry of the Interior notes.
Read MorePosted by Editorial Team | October 13, 2023 8:52 am | Nation
The negotiations may lead to the dismissal of up to 60 people, and a large number of fixed-term contracts will end.
Read MoreSubscribe to our free newsletters to stay updated on new articles.
You have successfully joined our subscriber list.