Former Members of Finnish Monster Hard-Rock Group Lordi Sing Pop Music Unmasked – Watch the Video
Lordi won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. Now, some of the former members have shifted to pop.
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‘Tuntematon sotilas’ aka ‘The Unknown Soldier’ Film Review: A Far Cry From the Masterful Novel
Aku Louhimies’ version doesn’t do justice to the original masterpiece.
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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.
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Yyteri Is One of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Finland And The Hotel Welcomes Dogs, Too
We visited Yyteri, the beach, the hotel and the spa and were happily welcomed with our dog.
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President Sauli Niinistö and His Spouse Jenni Haukio Are Expecting a Child
The Finnish presidential couple is expecting a child.
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Bright Teen Girl Set to be Prime Minister for a Day in Girls’ Takeover
“It’s a very important job and an amazing opportunity,” says Katariina Räikkönen, 16.
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The Government Releases a Road Map to Internal Security – Aims To Make the Safest Country in the World
The government wants to ensure that Finland will be the safest country in the world for living, working and entrepreneurship.
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‘Blade Runner 2049’ Film Review: A Visual Masterpiece That Will Make You Laugh, Cry and Sweat
Denis Villeneuve’s work is outstanding.
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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 Compares Hybrid Threats To an Old Story About a Man With a Sandbag
The Hybrid Centre of Excellence, designed to combat hybrid threats, was inaugurated on Monday evening in Helsinki’s Sörnäinen district.
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Michaela Söderholm, 25, Is Miss Finland 2017 – ‘I’m Going to Be Brave’
Söderholm said that she will be a “warm, good-hearted and brave” Miss Finland.
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Miss Finland 2017 Will Be Crowned on Sunday – Here Are the Candidates
Ten finalists have been selected.
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Tarja Halonen to the Men of Foreign Ministry: Don’t Worry, Smart Men Will Survive
The former Finnish President also said that in Finland, Hillary Clinton would have won.
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Italian President Mattarella Is Known For His Fight Against the Mafia – Now He Wants To Root Out Terrorism With Finland
Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his Finnish counterpart, Sauli Niinistö, share the same passion to fight terrorism.
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Assistance for Voluntary Return to Afghanistan, North Korea, Somalia . . . Will Increase on Monday
The maximum amount of assistance for the voluntary return of third-country citizens will be increased today.
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Prime Minister Sipilä And His Russian Counterpart Medvedev Happy About the Increasing Number of Russian Tourists
“We took note of the positive development that has taken place in both trade and tourism between Finland and Russia since our previous meeting in Oulu last December,” said Prime Minister Juha Sipilä.
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Top-Level Economics Research and Teaching Center to be Established in Finland
The Helsinki Graduate School of Economics will seek to become an internationally top-level economics research and teaching unit.
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President Niinistö: We Turned a Poor Country Into One of the Most Stable Ones With ‘Sisu’
“We Finns have every reason to be proud of our history,” said President Sauli Niinistö.
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Four Things I Respect About Finnish Education
Donald Duck is one of them.
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We Picked 10 of the 101 English Mistakes Finns Make – Would You Have Gotten These Right?
Christian Evans, a native Brit, has been collecting some of the most common mistakes that Finns make.
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When Finns Decorate, Nature Inspires the Most
In form and materials, Finnish design draws from the well of Finnish nature.
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Tourists Celebrate Sibelius Monument’s 50th Birthday in Pouring Rain
Sculptor Eila Hiltunen, the creator of the monument, compared her work to that of Greek god Hephaestus.
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‘It’ Film Review: You’ll Be Scared of the Clown Too
Andy Muschietti’s ‘It’ is violent, gory, horrifying – multi layered; everything you would want from a modern horror movie.
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Finland Is A Leading Country in Work Safety
In Finland, deaths related to accidents at work are decreasing.
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Government Earmarks an Additional 17 Million Euros to Internal Security Due to the Terrorist Attack in Turku
In addition, citizenship or refugee status will be canceled from dual citizens who have committed a terrorist act.
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Hands Holding the Air Guitar Cannot Commit Any Crime, Airistotle Wins His Consecutive World Title
According to the air guitar ideology, ”Wars would end, climate change would stop and bad things would disappear if all the people in the world played the air guitar.”
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Presidents of Finland and US meet at the White House – Our Relationship With Finland Is a Very Close, Says Trump
“We are particularly grateful to the Finnish citizens who have sacrificed for our mutual security,” Trump said.
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Mayor Vapaavuori Aims to Make Helsinki the Most Functional City in the World
Mayor Vapaavuori aims, for example, to double the number of places for education and early childhood education in English.
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Still Gigging – Memphis Soul Legend William Bell Takes Over the Tent
William Bell, 78, the soul legend from Memphis US, arrived at the Helsinki Festival on Wednesday evening with a career spanning six decades, but the gig in Finland was his first.
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School Peace Is Declared in Finland: In School, Everyone Should Feel Important
“If there was no bullying, everyone could concentrate on school and could get better grades and maybe even a better future.”
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Government Recommends a Minute of Silence to Commemorate the Victims in Turku
The government is recommending that the whole country will join in a moment of silence on Sunday at 10:00 in the morning.
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Helsinki Scores In Top Ten of the Most Livable Cities in the World
Helsinki is the only city of the Nordic countries that made it to top ten in the list.
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President Sauli Niinistö To Meet Trump in the White House
This is the first meeting between President Niinistö and President Trump.
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Helsinki City Bike Service Breaks a New Record: One Million Trips
The citizens of Helsinki have welcomed the city bike service with strong legs.
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Tram Routes Change Today – New Track Section Opens at Välimerenkatu
From Monday, August 14, tram 9 will start running along Välimerenkatu to its new terminal in Saukonpaasi.
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We Interviewed Filmmaker Jussi Oroza Who Dug Deep Into Finns’ Souls in ‘Stories From Finland’
“People didn’t come to show themselves—to be on TV,” Oroza said. “They came to be listened to.”
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Top Florists Compete for the National and Nordic Championships in Helsinki Over the Weekend
Floral Helsinki offers a unique opportunity to watch the top florists compete in binding flowers at a free event.
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Trains ‘Freeze’ on Monday as the Drivers Go on A Strike
Train services in Finland will stop (all trains VR and HSL), starting on Monday evening at 18:00 when train drivers are joining a strike.
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Stadiums Around Finland Join the Campaign to Fight Bullying – These Stadiums Are Now Discrimination-Free
These stadiums challenge the audience and athletes to promote good sportsmanship and to intervene in negative jeering and name-calling.
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Upper Secondary Schoolers Would Like Their Studies to Start in September, Instead of August
“A stuffy classroom during the heat in the end of the summer is absolutely the last place on Earth to spark motivation to study.”
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Every Sixth Finn Has Raged Behind the Wheel
It’s that time of the year when first-graders are strolling over Zebra crossings all over the country. Drivers need to stay extra cautious.
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The Proportion of Students Speaking a Foreign Language Continues to Rise
The proportion of students speaking a foreign language in comprehensive school is expected to rise in Finland.
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‘Atomic Blonde’ Film Review: One of the Best Martial Arts Films in a Decade
The days of leaving the fighting film genre in the hands of lifelong martial arts practitioners who rarely could act a scene are, indeed, history.
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Helsinki Railway Square Turns Into a Haven of Finnish Delicacies
Herkkujen Suomi Food Festival offers something for all ages and tastes with a vast spectrum on offer.
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The Moomins Bring Readers Pure Wisdom, But It’s Not For Children
The Moomins are the most common Finnish export goods and don’t look at me like that, I know what I’m saying.
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Finns Are Becoming Better Tippers, Following the Trend in Sweden
Finns have started to tip more in the past few years.
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Finland Demands Immediate Release of the Finnish Woman Kidnapped In Kabul
A video related to the kidnapping has been released in social media. The Finnish authorities request not to spread it.
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Putin Arrived in Finland to Congratulate Its Centenary, Agreed to Clean ‘the Chemical Chernobyl’
Krasny Bor, popularly nicknamed “the Chemical Chernobyl,” is the largest chemical waste landfill in Northwest Russia. It leaks.
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60,000 People Attend Pori Jazz Festival – Chaka Khan and Grace Jones Bring Musical Fireworks To the Stage
Powerful women, artists who have inspired and entertained generations, proved why they still matter.
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Soul Diva Erykah Badu at Pori Jazz Festival: “It Means That You Were Sucking My Titty Too”
Badu left the crowd wanting for more.
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We Visited Estonian’s First Skyscraper Hotel That Was Built by Finns 45 Years Ago – 18th Floor Reveals a Heartfelt Connection
The whole 18th floor celebrates the centenary of Finland’s independence with a great view.
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Five Reasons to Book your Holiday in Finland
There are indeed clear reasons why Scandinavia and Finland could be the target for your dream vacation.
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Finland Among Top Three Countries in the World That Sleep the Most – Places Eight in Fitness
Finns are the third best sleepers in the world, according to Fitbit, the US-based fitness tech company.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Thanks Finland for Moomins, Santa Claus and Similar Views
“A special, mutual understanding exists between the Japanese and Finnish people,” said President Niinistö.
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98 Years of Diplomacy Between Japan and Finland – Both Respect Nature and Quietness
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Finland on Sunday evening with his spouse, Akie Abe.
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Uber Pushes Breaks In Finland – Stops Its UberPop Service Until Next Summer
Uber stops its service in Finland. For the time being.
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Flags Fly For Eino Leino, Poetry and Summer
Today we celebrate poets that have helped to shape Finnish culture, and this is done through the birthday of Eino Leino.
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Japan Honors the Centenary of Finland’s Independence With Precious Cherry Trees
The trees of the park are donations from Japanese people living in Finland to Helsinki, as thanks for Helsinki being such a good place to live.
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Many Immigrants Don’t Understand the Terms of Employment Contracts – Free Employee Advisory Service Helps
Employees from African countries are most likely to contact the service, whereas Estonian employees have the corresponding lowest rate of inquiries.
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Tuska Turns 20, Attracts a Record Crowd – Here’s Why It’s So Successful
A Finland Today reporter tours Tuska metal festival for three days to find what’s under the surface.
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HIM Says Farewell After 26 Years In Front of a Mammoth Crowd at Tuska Festival – View the Pictures
HIM says adieus but they sound like in their prime.
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Pride Parade Breaks Another Crowd Record: 35,000 People March For Solidarity in Helsinki
That’s 5,000 more than last year.
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Police Stop ‘Finland First’ Protest By Force, Then They Take Down The Refugee Camp at Railway Square
The police ordered the refugee camp to be dismantled in order to improve the public safety at the Railway Square.
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Tuska Metal Festival Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary – View the Tour In Backstage
We also asked Eeka Mäkynen, CEO of the festival, about the reasons for its continuing success.
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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Film Review: The Funniest Reboot of the Web-Head to Date
It makes you chuckle in your seat.
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We Visited the Eternal Sunshine of the Midnight Sun Film Festival in Lapland
The festival attracted about 28,000 visitors to its silver screens in the realm of endless sunlight.
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Six People Died During the Midsummer Weekend
Most of the casualties died in the water.
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‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Film Review: Bots And Banter In an Entertaining Package
The latest installment of the Transformers franchise will keep you entertained.
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President Tarja Halonen Poses As a Homeless Lady In a Campaign For the Salvation Army
“It’s important to help a fellow human being in need,” President Halonen said.
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Ticket Sales on Commuter Trains End Today
In the future, tickets must be bought in advance.
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Helenius Hammers Home WBC Silver Title Against ’The Headbutt From Hell’
Helenius’ opponent was tough but too slow for Helenius.
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Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius Faces ‘The Molecule From Hell’ in Tallinn on Saturday
Helenius versus his Russian opponent, Evgeny Orlov, is one of the most powerful boxing duels in the history of Estonia.
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Vibrant Outdoor Food Village Explores Gourmet Food in the Heart of Helsinki
From June 15-18, the Citizens’ Square transforms into a vibrant outdoor food village, the ultimate setting for a summer feast.
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Finland Ranks as a World Leader in Cleantech Innovation
The prestigious ranking shows that Finland truly is a world leader when it comes to innovation in cleantech.
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Halla-aho Became the Finns Party Chair, Then the Government Almost Collapsed But the Finns Party Broke
The change in the Finns Party leadership caused heavy political turmoil.
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Watch How the Aircraft Acrobatics Took Over the Kaivopuisto Sky
Tens of thousands gathered at Kaivopuisto Park to observe the air show of various aircraft on Friday evening in Helsinki.
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‘The Mummy’ Film Review: Whatever the Film Lacks, Tom Cruise Compensates
‘The Mummy’ is a Tom Cruise vehicle and a decent watch.
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An Experiment Aims to Find 2,500 New Jobs For Immigrants in the Following Three Years
The companies participating in the experiment represent sectors that have difficulties in finding workforce, such as the manufacturing industry, building, trade and services.
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Thousands Sign A Petition to Turn the National Sauna Day to a Flag Day
On Saturday, June 10, we celebrate the National Sauna Day.
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170,000 Students Graduate Today
58,000 adolescents graduate from the comprehensive school, while 27,070 upper secondary schoolers are leaving the premises with a diploma in hand.
Read MoreWe Need Empathy to Combat Racism in Finland
Many immigrants who don’t look like a ‘stereotypical Finn’ feel traumatized by multiple racist encounters throughout their lives.
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‘Wonder Woman’ Film Review: A Superheroine in a Super Film, Who Doesn’t Spare Evil Men
Wonder Woman kicks male ass in an entertaining feature-length film.
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Finland Could Soon Honor the Creator of Moomins Tove Jansson With a Flag Day
The creators of the initiative were surprised that there isn’t a flag day already.
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Marimekko Mixes Finnish and Asian Aestethics in their Summer Collection
I found that the collection can be divided into two main categories: fluid fabrics and crisp fabrics.
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11,000 Women Join Finland’s Largest Fun Run for Ladies
Energy levels were high as girls and women of all ages stepped up to the start line ready and determined to complete the 10-kilometer race.
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30,000 People Observe the State Funeral of Former Finnish President Mauno Koivisto
The anecdotes, pictures and video of the state funeral for the president that people loved.
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Here Are the Highlights of the Musical Performances at World Village Festival
World Village Festival will gather tens of thousands of people to Kaisaniemi Park in Helsinki during the weekend, May 27-28.
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Your Guide to Observing the State Funeral For Former Finnish President Mauno Koivisto on Thursday
Here are the details of the state funeral for the former Finnish president, Mauno Koivisto, on Thursday, May 25.
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The Revival of Restaurant Day in Helsinki Was Better Than Ever
It was a phenomenal display of Finland’s multiculturalism.
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Flags Fly for the Fallen Soldiers
The first Commemoration Day of Fallen Soldiers or Kaatuneiden Muistopäivä was inaugurated in 1940 following the Winter War.
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Restaurant Day Is Back in Its Original Form
On Saturday, pop-up restaurants will spread across Helsinki like mushrooms would in the Finnish forest.
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Immigration to Finland Rises Over 20 Percent – Record Number of Finnish Citizenships Granted During the Country’s Independence
Somali citizens were the second largest group of recipients of Finnish citizenship.
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WATCH: President and the Public Express Their Condolences to Former President Mauno Koivisto
“Mauno Koivisto was the first president I was able to elect,” said Lena Backman from Naantali.
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State Funeral for Former Finnish President Mauno Koivisto in Preparation – Book of Condolences Open to Public From Tuesday
A book of condolence for Mauno Koivisto will be opened at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, May, 16 at 10:00.
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4 Reasons Why I Insist On Studying Finnish
Finnish makes you talk lower is one of the reasons.
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Flags Salute Mothers Across the Country
In much of the world, but not all, the second Sunday in May is reserved to celebrate Mother’s Day.
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Finland Grieves Over the Loss of Former President Mauno Koivisto
Mauno Koivisto, the ninth president of Finland, passed away on Friday evening at age 93.
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President Niinistö in Berlin: No One Is Allowed to Attack Anywhere Through Finland
Niinistö commented on the country’s defense policy while visiting Berlin to meet the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday.
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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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