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Finland Is the Fourth-Best Country in the World, According to Social Progress Index

Finland Is the Fourth-Best Country in the World, According to Social Progress Index

Posted by Editorial Team | September 27, 2019 10:18 am | Environment, Nation

Finland takes first place in environmental quality and in access to basic drinking water.

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Icelandic Actor Ingvar Sigurdsson: Every Day I Felt That I Was Doing Something Important

Icelandic Actor Ingvar Sigurdsson: Every Day I Felt That I Was Doing Something Important

Posted by Jan Artiček | September 26, 2019 4:45 pm | Nation

Ingvar Sigurdsson visited Helsinki to present the film ‘A White, White Day,’ in which he plays the leading role, to Finnish moviegoers at HIFF Love and Anarchy.

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Activists in Kayaks Try to Stop a Luxury Cruiser Departing from Hernesaari, Helsinki

Activists in Kayaks Try to Stop a Luxury Cruiser Departing from Hernesaari, Helsinki

Posted by Editorial Team | September 26, 2019 10:22 am | Nation

Their goal was to bring attention to the carbon dioxide emissions of gigantic cruise liners traveling across the globe.

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Today is the European Day Without a Road Death; 70 People Die in Road Traffic in Europe Every Day

Today is the European Day Without a Road Death; 70 People Die in Road Traffic in Europe Every Day

Posted by Editorial Team | September 26, 2019 8:54 am | Nation

In Finland, an average of 240 people lose their lives on the roads every year.

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A Warm Spell for the Weekend; Next Week Temperatures Are Going to Drop By Five Degrees and Even Snow is Possible

A Warm Spell for the Weekend; Next Week Temperatures Are Going to Drop By Five Degrees and Even Snow is Possible

Posted by Editorial Team | September 25, 2019 5:35 pm | Nation

The temperatures are expected to stay around 13 to 15 degrees of Celsius for most parts of the weekend.

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President Sauli Niinistö at the UN General Assembly in New York: ‘We Are no Longer Able to Avoid the Climate Crisis Completely’

President Sauli Niinistö at the UN General Assembly in New York: ‘We Are no Longer Able to Avoid the Climate Crisis Completely’

Posted by Editorial Team | September 25, 2019 6:18 am | Politics, President

“This should not distract us from what we can do to prevent further damage,” President Niinistö said.

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‘Deerskin’ Film Review: Jean Dujardin Is Too Cool For Corduroy

‘Deerskin’ Film Review: Jean Dujardin Is Too Cool For Corduroy

Posted by Jan Artiček | September 24, 2019 3:18 pm | Nation

In this dark comedy by French auteur Quentin Dupieux, we follow Jean Dujardin on a mission to rid the world of jackets.

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German Filmmaker Pia Hellenthal: Getting Everything Out Openly, Honestly, Is a Start

German Filmmaker Pia Hellenthal: Getting Everything Out Openly, Honestly, Is a Start

Posted by Jan Artiček | September 24, 2019 2:54 pm | Nation

Hellenthal is an engaging talker, and she spoke about the ideas informing her film with expressive hand gestures and by using table objects to visualize her points.

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President Niinistö at the UN Climate Summit: Finland’s National Climate Targets  Belong to the Most Ambitious Ones in the World

President Niinistö at the UN Climate Summit: Finland’s National Climate Targets Belong to the Most Ambitious Ones in the World

Posted by Editorial Team | September 24, 2019 12:50 pm | Environment, Politics, President

According to President Sauli Niinistö, “The challenge is enormous. But so is the reward.”

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Tjäreborg Will Continue its Operations – Flights Return to Normal on Tuesday

Tjäreborg Will Continue its Operations – Flights Return to Normal on Tuesday

Posted by Editorial Team | September 24, 2019 9:10 am | Business, Nation

Finnish travel agency Tjäreborg, along with its Nordic sister companies, will continue offering holiday flights and travel packages.

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Danish Director Laurits Flensted-Jensen: I’m Interested in Exploring Themes We Are Afraid to Talk About

Danish Director Laurits Flensted-Jensen: I’m Interested in Exploring Themes We Are Afraid to Talk About

Posted by Jan Artiček | September 23, 2019 5:11 pm | Nation

Director Laurits Flensted-Jensen is presenting his debut feature film, Neon Heart, to audiences at HIFF Love and Anarchy. We talked about the themes running through his film as well as the filming process itself.

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Finland’s Justice Ministry to Promote Equality of Sexual and Gender Minorities in Brussels for All EU Member States

Finland’s Justice Ministry to Promote Equality of Sexual and Gender Minorities in Brussels for All EU Member States

Posted by Editorial Team | September 23, 2019 4:25 pm | Politics

The rights of sexual and gender minorities will be the theme of a high-level conference organized by Finland’s Ministry of Justice and the European Commission in Brussels on September 23-24.

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Here’s How the Stabbing in Ruoholahti Happened: A Boy, 15, Defended Himself With a Knife Against Two Older Robbers

Posted by Editorial Team | September 23, 2019 10:38 am | Crime, Helsinki, Nation

The police have revealed more information about the stabbing that happened at Helsinki’s Ruoholahti district on Friday afternoon.

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Thomas Cook Collapse Cancels All Flights of Finnish Travel Agency Tjäreborg on Monday

Thomas Cook Collapse Cancels All Flights of Finnish Travel Agency Tjäreborg on Monday

Posted by Editorial Team | September 23, 2019 9:14 am | Business, Nation

Thomas Cook, the owner group of Finnish travel agency Tjäreborg, has gone bankrupt in the early hours of Monday morning.

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‘Anthropocene: The Human Epoch’ Film Review: A Document That Doesn’t Preach But Shows How We Change the Planet

‘Anthropocene: The Human Epoch’ Film Review: A Document That Doesn’t Preach But Shows How We Change the Planet

Posted by Jan Artiček | September 21, 2019 12:23 pm | Nation

Unlike most environmentalist documentaries out there, Anthropocene assumes no moral high ground, doesn’t preach, implore, judge or display righteous indignation.

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‘Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway’ Film Review: If You Make it to the End, You May Find Out What Stalin Wants

‘Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway’ Film Review: If You Make it to the End, You May Find Out What Stalin Wants

Posted by Jan Artiček | September 21, 2019 12:04 pm | Nation

‘Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway (2019)’ is the latest turn from Spanish auteur Miguel Llanso, who is attending Helsinki’s Love and Anarchy film festival, where audiences can see the movie—and then wonder what on Earth they just witnessed.

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Spanish Director Miguel Llanso to Finland Today: “Why am I Going to Ikea Again? Why?”

Spanish Director Miguel Llanso to Finland Today: “Why am I Going to Ikea Again? Why?”

Posted by Jan Artiček | September 21, 2019 11:39 am | Nation

Spanish writer-director Miguel Llanso presents his new film ‘Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway’ at HIFF Love and Anarchy. We sat down with Llanso to chat about his inspirations for the film, Afrofuturism, technology and power and his creative influences.

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Man Stabbed in Ruoholahti, Helsinki

Posted by Editorial Team | September 20, 2019 5:10 pm | Crime, Helsinki, Nation

A man has been stabbed in Helsinki’s Ruoholahti district on Friday afternoon.

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Google to Invest Hundreds of Millions More to Data Center in Hamina

Google to Invest Hundreds of Millions More to Data Center in Hamina

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 20, 2019 12:48 pm | Business, Environment, Nation

The plans of the web search giant were announced on Friday at the press conference in Helsinki attended by Prime Minister Antti Rinne and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who’s visiting Finland.

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Blanchett, Pitt and Stallone in Cinemas Today – What a Weekend for the Moviegoer!

Blanchett, Pitt and Stallone in Cinemas Today – What a Weekend for the Moviegoer!

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 20, 2019 8:39 am | Films, Nation

On Friday, three films enter the cinemas across the country: ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette,’ ‘Ad Astra’ and ‘Rambo: Last Blood.’

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Love and Anarchy Film Festival Opens on Thursday

Love and Anarchy Film Festival Opens on Thursday

Posted by Jan Artiček | September 19, 2019 5:29 pm | Nation

For the next 10 days, cinemas all around Helsinki will be a cinephile’s paradise, catering to all tastes.

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President Sauli Niinistö to Meet US President Donald Trump at the White House Today

Posted by Editorial Team | September 18, 2019 5:00 pm | Politics, President

The meeting will occur during the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Finland and the United States.

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10 Points of the Government’s Budget Plan That Could Affect You Next Year

10 Points of the Government’s Budget Plan That Could Affect You Next Year

Posted by Editorial Team | September 18, 2019 12:07 pm | Business, Nation, Politics

Here we list 10 points of the 2020 budget proposal that could affect our readers.

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Opinion: The Problem With Posti Nobody Is Talking About

Opinion: The Problem With Posti Nobody Is Talking About

Posted by Jan Artiček | September 17, 2019 5:13 pm | Nation

While the government has promised to look into the matter and introduce changes to executive salaries, the matter also raises the issue of whether Posti would work better as a public or private company.

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The Police Are Investigating School Threat at Korso School in Vantaa

The Police Are Investigating School Threat at Korso School in Vantaa

Posted by Editorial Team | September 17, 2019 1:00 pm | Crime, Vantaa

The police say in a statement that they have conducted “necessary action” at the area.

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Boat Burns in Tokoinranta on Tuesday Morning

Boat Burns in Tokoinranta on Tuesday Morning

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 17, 2019 8:19 am | Helsinki, Nation

A boat burns at Tokoinranta by the Eläintarhanlahti bay in Helsinki early on Tuesday morning.

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Person Hit By Bus in Northern Helsinki

Person Hit By Bus in Northern Helsinki

Posted by Editorial Team | September 13, 2019 2:36 pm | Helsinki

The person suffered serious injuries.

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Floods in Uusimaa Region Cause Major Water Damage; Cars Submerge in Rainwater; Water Enters Apartment Buildings

Floods in Uusimaa Region Cause Major Water Damage; Cars Submerge in Rainwater; Water Enters Apartment Buildings

Posted by Editorial Team | September 12, 2019 9:24 am | Helsinki, Nation

According to the Central Uusimaa Rescue Department, the rain overflowed the sewers.

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Troublemaker Causes  School Shutdown After Punching the Principal in the Face

Troublemaker Causes School Shutdown After Punching the Principal in the Face

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 11, 2019 7:37 pm | Crime, Nation

A troublemaker, an outsider, a man about 30, introduced himself violently at Pääskytie School in Porvoo, southern Finland on Wednesday morning.

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President Niinistö: I Would  Not be Where I am Today if I Had Not Come Across Understanding Adults in My Youth.

President Niinistö: I Would Not be Where I am Today if I Had Not Come Across Understanding Adults in My Youth.

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 11, 2019 11:57 am | Politics, President

President Sauli Niinistö addressed the parliament at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Finland’s constitutional democracy on Tuesday.

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Heavy Thunderstorms Took Place on Tuesday; Lightning Ignites House in Flames in Southeastern Finland; Power Sockets Fly Off the Wall in South

Heavy Thunderstorms Took Place on Tuesday; Lightning Ignites House in Flames in Southeastern Finland; Power Sockets Fly Off the Wall in South

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

According to the Southern Savonia Rescue Department, about 500 lightning strikes were seen in the thunderstorm that lasted three hours.

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Government to Begin Planning Rail Links For One Hour Trains From Helsinki to Turku and Tampere

Government to Begin Planning Rail Links For One Hour Trains From Helsinki to Turku and Tampere

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 10, 2019 5:03 pm | Business, Helsinki, Nation

Negotiations are going to be started by the Ministry of Transport and Communications for two new companies that will oversee the development of the high-speed rail links.

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The Police Catch a Man Suspected of Attempted Armed Robbery in Helsinki’s Jätkäsaari District

The Police Catch a Man Suspected of Attempted Armed Robbery in Helsinki’s Jätkäsaari District

Posted by Editorial Team | September 10, 2019 10:29 am | Crime, Helsinki, Nation

The police say in a statement that they’re thankful of all observations “that significantly helped to catch the suspect quickly.”

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Attempted Armed Robbery in Helsinki’s Jätkasaari District

Attempted Armed Robbery in Helsinki’s Jätkasaari District

Posted by Editorial Team | September 9, 2019 1:08 pm | Crime

An attempted armed robbery caused a big police operation in Helsinki’s Jätkäsaari district.

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Prepare for Possible Hot Weather on Tuesday

Prepare for Possible Hot Weather on Tuesday

Posted by Editorial Team | September 9, 2019 9:15 am | Nation

Should the threshold for hot weather be exceeded on Tuesday, it would make a mark in history.

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Daredevil Ride Taiga Set to Open Again on Saturday at Linnanmäki

Daredevil Ride Taiga Set to Open Again on Saturday at Linnanmäki

Posted by Editorial Team | September 7, 2019 8:00 am | Helsinki, Nation

According to the amusement park, the problem was started by a damaged optical fiber.

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Person Dressed as a Clown Threatens a Boy With a Kitchen Knife Near the Woods in Imatra

Person Dressed as a Clown Threatens a Boy With a Kitchen Knife Near the Woods in Imatra

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 6, 2019 7:57 pm | Crime, Nation

A local kid, Samu, 17, was cycling toward an underpass when a person dressed in clown’s clothes appeared from the nearby hill.

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‘It Chapter Two’ Film Review: The Clown is Creepy; The Film is Boring

‘It Chapter Two’ Film Review: The Clown is Creepy; The Film is Boring

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 6, 2019 6:55 pm | Films, Nation

‘It Chapter Two’ is long and boring.

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Roof of an Apartment Building Bursts into Flames in the Southern City of Loviisa

Roof of an Apartment Building Bursts into Flames in the Southern City of Loviisa

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 5, 2019 6:38 pm | Nation

Some of the apartments are now uninhabitable.

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The Post and Logistics Union Suspends the Mail-Delaying Strike

The Post and Logistics Union Suspends the Mail-Delaying Strike

Posted by Editorial Team | September 4, 2019 8:48 am | Nation

The strike has been canceled for the time being.

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Finland is the Best Destination in the World for Wildlife Travel

Finland is the Best Destination in the World for Wildlife Travel

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 3, 2019 5:28 pm | Nation

Finland is the best destination in the world for wildlife travel, according to Global Wildlife Travel Index for 2019.

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The Salaries of Posti’s Workers Will Not Be Cut – At Least for Now

The Salaries of Posti’s Workers Will Not Be Cut – At Least for Now

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 3, 2019 4:55 pm | Nation

Minister Sirpa Paatero told the media that there will be a timeout in the transfer of agreements.

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Russian Military Planes Could Be Seen in the Sky Because They Are Taking Photographs in an Aim to Promote Security in Europe

Russian Military Planes Could Be Seen in the Sky Because They Are Taking Photographs in an Aim to Promote Security in Europe

Posted by Editorial Team | September 3, 2019 11:51 am | Military

A treaty allows its signatories to conduct observation flights and take aerial photographs.

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Rains and Fall Weather Ahead For the Week

Rains and Fall Weather Ahead For the Week

Posted by Editorial Team | September 3, 2019 7:29 am | Nation

Here’s the weather forecast for the week.

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Taiga, the Daredevil Roller Coaster, Stops in the Middle of the Ride at Linnanmäki – The Ride Remains Closed

Taiga, the Daredevil Roller Coaster, Stops in the Middle of the Ride at Linnanmäki – The Ride Remains Closed

Posted by Editorial Team | September 2, 2019 12:03 pm | Nation

The ride remains closed for the time being.

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Mail Delivery Delays Expected as The Finnish Post and Logistics Union Goes on Strike

Mail Delivery Delays Expected as The Finnish Post and Logistics Union Goes on Strike

Posted by Editorial Team | September 2, 2019 9:32 am | Nation

The strike will end on Wednesday, September 4.

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Long-Distance Trains Go Cashless – Card Payments Only

Long-Distance Trains Go Cashless – Card Payments Only

Posted by Editorial Team | September 2, 2019 8:16 am | Nation

According to the state-owned railway company VR, 99 percent of their customers buy the train ticket in advance or from the conductor by using payment cards.

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On a Trip to Lapland, Writer Lee Rodgers Walked out the Door and Met His Future Wife. Then He Fell in Love with the Saami Language.

On a Trip to Lapland, Writer Lee Rodgers Walked out the Door and Met His Future Wife. Then He Fell in Love with the Saami Language.

Posted by Mehdi Ghasemi | August 31, 2019 9:00 am | Feature, Premium

Lee Rodgers is an English author and illustrator living in Lapland. He contributes to the survival of the Inari Saami language.

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Children of Immigrants Have Dramatically Lower Educational Skills Than Children of Natives in Finland, According to a Study

Children of Immigrants Have Dramatically Lower Educational Skills Than Children of Natives in Finland, According to a Study

Posted by Editorial Team | August 30, 2019 9:13 am | Nation

A new study examines the education level of immigrant children.

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Helsinki Central Library Oodi Awarded as the Best New Public Library in the World

Helsinki Central Library Oodi Awarded as the Best New Public Library in the World

Posted by Editorial Team | August 27, 2019 5:43 pm | Helsinki, Nation

“The customers immediately made Oodi their own, which is our greatest success.”

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Children Raised in Cities Have Lower Motor Skills Than Those Raised in Smaller Towns, According to a Study

Children Raised in Cities Have Lower Motor Skills Than Those Raised in Smaller Towns, According to a Study

Posted by Paulina Bouzas | August 27, 2019 5:12 pm | Nation

A recent study investigated the correlation between children’s motor competence and environmental factors.

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The End of August is Going to Be Exceptionally Warm – Chance for Hot Weather on Tuesday and Wednesday

The End of August is Going to Be Exceptionally Warm – Chance for Hot Weather on Tuesday and Wednesday

Posted by Editorial Team | August 26, 2019 9:44 am | Nation

The summer is still here.

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Police Catch Two Men Suspected of Attempted Murders Against the Police in Porvoo on Saturday Night

Police Catch Two Men Suspected of Attempted Murders Against the Police in Porvoo on Saturday Night

Posted by Editorial Team | August 25, 2019 9:30 pm | Crime, Nation

The police have caught two men in Tampere region, central Finland, after a chase that lasted 30 minutes on Sunday evening.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin Visited Finland – Here’s What we Learned

Russian President Vladimir Putin Visited Finland – Here’s What we Learned

Posted by Jan Artiček | August 21, 2019 11:55 pm | Politics

On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Helsinki to meet with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö.

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Finnish Girls Use Snus More Than Before, Decline in Alcohol Consumption Has Stopped

Finnish Girls Use Snus More Than Before, Decline in Alcohol Consumption Has Stopped

Posted by Editorial Team | August 20, 2019 9:14 am | Nation

Snus use is on the rise among the youth, even though it is prohibited to sell snus in Finland.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif Discusses Nuclear Weapons and Human Rights While Visiting Finland

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif Discusses Nuclear Weapons and Human Rights While Visiting Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | August 19, 2019 6:33 pm | Nation, Politics

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif held talks with President Sauli Niinistö and Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto.

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Government’s Budget Proposal Increases Funding for Climate Measures and Raises Taxes on Tobacco

Government’s Budget Proposal Increases Funding for Climate Measures and Raises Taxes on Tobacco

Posted by Editorial Team | August 19, 2019 11:19 am | Nation, Politics

Here are some of the highlights of the government’s draft budget for 2020.

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GALLERY: The Night of the Arts Gathered Thousands in the Streets of Helsinki and Funk Group Orgone Got the Crowd Twisting and Shaking

GALLERY: The Night of the Arts Gathered Thousands in the Streets of Helsinki and Funk Group Orgone Got the Crowd Twisting and Shaking

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 16, 2019 6:52 pm | Culture, Gallery, Nation

The carnival celebrated its 30th anniversary this year.

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‘Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood’ Film Review: An Exuberant Love Letter to a Bygone Era

‘Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood’ Film Review: An Exuberant Love Letter to a Bygone Era

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 16, 2019 9:46 am | Films, Nation

The ninth film by Quentin Tarantino is an ode to moviemaking.

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The Beloved Creator of Moomins Tove Jansson Was Born 105 Years Ago

The Beloved Creator of Moomins Tove Jansson Was Born 105 Years Ago

Posted by Kathleen Cusack | August 13, 2019 8:44 am | Nation

Born in Helsinki 105 years ago, Jansson was surrounded by creativity as a child.

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Finland Ranks 15th When Comparing Taxi Rates From Terminal to Center at the 50 Busiest Airports

Finland Ranks 15th When Comparing Taxi Rates From Terminal to Center at the 50 Busiest Airports

Posted by Editorial Team | August 12, 2019 2:43 pm | Nation

The study compares the taxi rates at the 50 busiest airports in Europe.

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‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Film Review: A Deep Action Mayhem

‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Film Review: A Deep Action Mayhem

Posted by Tony Öhberg | August 1, 2019 11:25 am | Films, Nation

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is here to save the world with Jason Statham and we like it.

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Disc Golf 2019 European Open Champion Paul McBeth in Nokia: ‘The Finnish Players Are Real Athletes’

Disc Golf 2019 European Open Champion Paul McBeth in Nokia: ‘The Finnish Players Are Real Athletes’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 24, 2019 5:31 pm | Nation

The American player, Paul McBeth, won his fifth disc golf European Open Champion title in Nokia, central Finland. In an interview with Finland Today, he described the level of the competition “incredible.”

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Police: The People Involved in the Shooting in Helsinki Center Knew Each Other From Before

Police: The People Involved in the Shooting in Helsinki Center Knew Each Other From Before

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 24, 2019 12:57 pm | Crime, Nation

According to the police, the shooting is related to their confrontation.

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The Police Are Investigating the Shooting in Helsinki Center as Three Attempted Murders

The Police Are Investigating the Shooting in Helsinki Center as Three Attempted Murders

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 23, 2019 8:23 pm | Crime, Nation

Two people were injured. According to the police, their injuries are not life-threatening.

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The Police Are Investigating the Shooting in Helsinki Center as Three Attempted Murders

The Police Are Investigating the Shooting in Helsinki Center as Three Attempted Murders

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 23, 2019 6:16 pm | Crime, Nation

The police have caught one person for investigations.

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GALLERY: Toto Charms Pori at the Sold-Out Performance, Perhaps for the Last Time

GALLERY: Toto Charms Pori at the Sold-Out Performance, Perhaps for the Last Time

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 22, 2019 1:12 pm | Gallery, Music

Toto’s performance at the Pori Jazz Festival was outstanding.

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EU Home Affairs Ministers Discuss a Temporary Disembarkation Scheme for the Mediterranean

EU Home Affairs Ministers Discuss a Temporary Disembarkation Scheme for the Mediterranean

Posted by Editorial Team | July 18, 2019 9:00 am | Nation

Currently, the EU Commission has to seek willing recipients for the disembarked asylum seekers one vessel at a time.

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‘Child’s Play’ Film Review: Chucky is Back With the Knife, Luke Skywalker’s Voice and a Finnish Connection

‘Child’s Play’ Film Review: Chucky is Back With the Knife, Luke Skywalker’s Voice and a Finnish Connection

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 17, 2019 2:31 pm | Films, Nation

Chucky is back more advanced than ever. Here’s our review.

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‘The Lion King’ Film Review: The Furriness Distracts Away From the Greatness of the Original

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 16, 2019 5:29 pm | Films, Nation

Simba is back furrier than before. The original is still better.

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Finland Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Constitutional Democracy

Finland Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Constitutional Democracy

Posted by Editorial Team | July 15, 2019 11:02 am | Nation

To celebrate this, Wednesday 17 July has been designated as a national flag day.

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Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Helenius Gets Knocked Out in Eighth Round in His US Debut

Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Helenius Gets Knocked Out in Eighth Round in His US Debut

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 14, 2019 6:26 am | Boxing, Nation

Helenius was boxing well, but then the worst thing happened.

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Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius Makes His US Debut on Saturday – Faces Tough Gerald Washington

Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius Makes His US Debut on Saturday – Faces Tough Gerald Washington

Posted by Tony Öhberg | July 12, 2019 6:29 pm | Boxing, Nation

On Saturday night, Helenius will face Gerald Washington on the journey to the top.

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A Role-Playing Game For Authorities Help Them Prepare for Extreme Weather

A Role-Playing Game For Authorities Help Them Prepare for Extreme Weather

Posted by Editorial Team | July 12, 2019 9:33 am | Nation

The ability to prepare for extreme weather events will be increasingly important in the future.

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Russia Donates a Customs Dog Called Jutta to Finland

Russia Donates a Customs Dog Called Jutta to Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | July 11, 2019 5:10 pm | Nation

The puppy was donated to Finnish Customs in May to mark the 25th anniversary of the customs cooperation between Finland and Russia.

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Many Immigrant Physicians Have Poor Finnish Skills, According to a Dissertation

Many Immigrant Physicians Have Poor Finnish Skills, According to a Dissertation

Posted by Editorial Team | July 11, 2019 10:43 am | Nation

The language requirement has been set too low when considering the demands of the work.

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Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto Will Travel to Africa on the Behalf of EU to Support Sudan’s Attempt to Become a Democracy

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto Will Travel to Africa on the Behalf of EU to Support Sudan’s Attempt to Become a Democracy

Posted by Editorial Team | July 10, 2019 8:42 am | Politics

Minister Haavisto has extensive knowledge on Sudan.

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‘Midsommar’ Film Review: Pagan Midsummer Festival in Sweden Turns Into a Psychedelic Horror Trip

Posted by Jan Artiček | July 9, 2019 1:50 pm | Films, Nation

We are dealing with the strange world of pagan ritual here. But is it good? Read our review.

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Conscripts’ Union Proposes a (More or Less) Voluntary and Gender Equal Conscription System

Conscripts’ Union Proposes a (More or Less) Voluntary and Gender Equal Conscription System

Posted by Jan Artiček | July 9, 2019 8:08 am | Nation

We spoke with Matias Pajula, chairman of the conscripts’ union, who explained the proposed changes and the reasons for them.

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

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.

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Over 12,000 Conscripts Begin Military Service Today

Over 12,000 Conscripts Begin Military Service Today

Posted by Editorial Team | July 8, 2019 9:45 am | Military

Nearly 10,000 will begin their service in the Army and about 1,700 in the Navy.

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

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.

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Author Dorothea Grunzweig: ‘Finnish language is an Unfathomable Source of Inspiration’

Author Dorothea Grunzweig: ‘Finnish language is an Unfathomable Source of Inspiration’

Posted by Mehdi Ghasemi | July 5, 2019 8:25 pm | Culture

We interviewed Dorothea Grünzweig, a German-Finnish author, who loves the Finnish language.

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Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan Arrive in Finland – Will Explore the Country Till Friday

Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan Arrive in Finland – Will Explore the Country Till Friday

Posted by Editorial Team | July 2, 2019 10:02 am | Politics

During their four-day visit, the crown prince and crown princess will meet with the Finnish presidential couple and explore Finnish culture, landmarks, nature and health care.

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

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.

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

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.

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Prime Minister Antti Rinne Will Join Pride Parade on Saturday: ‘Bold People Are Needed to Change the World’

Prime Minister Antti Rinne Will Join Pride Parade on Saturday: ‘Bold People Are Needed to Change the World’

Posted by Editorial Team | June 28, 2019 8:41 am | Politics

He’s the first prime minister in the history of Finland to participate in the march, which celebrates sexual diversity.

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

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.

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

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.”

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PM Antti Rinne In His Announcement of EU Presidency: Finland’s Priority Is Global Leadership in Climate Action – Full Announcement Included

PM Antti Rinne In His Announcement of EU Presidency: Finland’s Priority Is Global Leadership in Climate Action – Full Announcement Included

Posted by Editorial Team | June 26, 2019 4:48 pm | Politics

Finland’s program for its presidency of the Council of the European Union was published today. Here’s PM Rinne’s announcement, word by word.

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Meet a Minister of the New Government in Your Local Library

Meet a Minister of the New Government in Your Local Library

Posted by Editorial Team | June 26, 2019 3:47 pm | Politics

Here’s a full list of their schedules.

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

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.

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Here Are the Hottest Barbecue Trends for Midsummer, According to Finns

Here Are the Hottest Barbecue Trends for Midsummer, According to Finns

Posted by Editorial Team | June 19, 2019 4:59 pm | Food & Drinks

During Midsummer, food is prepared on the wood or gas fired grill.

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

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.

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Letter From the Editor to Finland Today’s Readers

Letter From the Editor to Finland Today’s Readers

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

Our subscription is focused on improving our journalism and enhancing your online experience.

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How Rockfest Taught Me What Makes a Finn Happy

How Rockfest Taught Me What Makes a Finn Happy

Posted by Annija Raga | June 10, 2019 11:16 pm | Music

Read all about the amazing festival atmosphere in Hyvinkää.

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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

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.

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

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.

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New Government’s Tax Policy Brings No Major Changes for Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Policy More Concerning

New Government’s Tax Policy Brings No Major Changes for Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Policy More Concerning

Posted by Jan Artiček | June 6, 2019 7:33 am | Business, Politics

We interviewed the chief economist at Suomen Yrittäjät about how the new government program might affect small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in Finland.

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

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!

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