Hundreds Join the International Pillow Fight Day in Helsinki
The feathers flew everywhere as hundreds joined for the first pillow fight day in Helsinki.
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The Blunder of Dirty Needles at Huslab Explained; Kind Of
19 patients were exposed to viruses after a lab technician used dirty needles. The course of the events is still unclear.
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Robert Helenius Displays His Devastating Punching Power Two Days Before Title Fight
Robert Helenius, the Finnish heavyweight giant, and his opponent, Johann Duhaupas, displayed their skills at a press training session on Thursday.
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‘Eddie the Eagle’: Film Review
The story of a determined and relentless British ski jumper who wowed audiences at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics hits the big screen with success.
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A Strike Disrupts VR’s Long-Distance Trains on Thursday
According to VR, a strike disrupts VR’s long-distance train services on Thursday March 31
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Sabina Ddumba ‘the Lauryn Hill of Sweden’ Proves Why She is Compared With the All-Time Greats
Sabina Ddumba charmed club Tavastia with her smooth soulful voice.
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The Finnish Immigration Service Closes Dozens of Reception Centres – Reduces the Number of Beds by Thousands
At the beginning of the year, the number of asylum seekers has been moderate and beds in units are becoming vacant as some asylum seekers choose to leave the country voluntarily or they receive decisions.
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A Hunt for Golden Eggs Ends in a Disaster When Greedy People Pick the Eggs Before the Start
The eggs included a prize ranging from a gift certificate to a night in a suite at Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
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20,000 People Observe Jesus’ Way to the Cross on Good Friday Night – Via Crucis in Pictures
Via Crucis, The Way of the Cross, gathered about 20,000 people around Helsinki centre on the night of Good Friday.
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‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’: Film Review
The long-awaited confrontation of these two DC heavyweights follows on from ‘Man of Steel’, and attempts to build an even more tangible image of grandiosity.
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Finnish School Food – Sampling Changing Attitudes
Gastro, a three day catering and food exhibition held at Messukeskus, was certainly a strange...
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Miekkailija ‘The Fencer’ Wins the Jussi for Best Film – Here Are the Highlights of the Finnish Film Awards
Here are the highlights of 2015 Jussi Awards, the most prestigious prize ceremony of the Finnish film industry.
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Finland Ranks Among the Happiest Countries in the World
According to the recent World Happiness Report for 2016, Finland has once again been ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world.
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A Girl, 3, Went Missing On Sunday Morning in Turenki – Found Dead in a River Near Home
On Sunday evening, a girl, 3, was found dead in Hiidenjoki, a river, located only two kilometres from her home.
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Legendary Jethro Tull Performs With Fire in Helsinki While the Frontman Ian Anderson Turns 69
Jethro Tull is one of the legendary groups from the ’70’s still delivering a stunning performance.
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The 1,579 Paintings at Cable Factory Leave One Uplifted But Lack Ethnic Diversity
It is due to the effect of the mass impact of manual human effort that one leaves this show feeling uplifted and impressed.
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Here is the Cream of the Finnish Music Scene – The Winners of Emma Gala in VIDEO And PICTURES
The hottest Finnish artists were awarded with Emmas, the most prestigious prize of Finnish music scene, on Friday night.
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Over 500 Tractors Will Roll Into Helsinki to Protest Against the Farmers’ Distress
Over 500 tractors will roar in the roads of the capital region on Friday morning as about 3,000 farmers arrive to the Senate Square to demonstrate against bureaucracy, cartels and crooked businessmen.
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The Drowned Refugee Aylan Kurdi and Other Horrors on Display at Helsinki Contemporary
The works were created “one misfortune at a time,” and represent Pekka Jylhä’s responses to a series of recent high-profile horrors, including the drowned Aylan Kurdi, the attack on the Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris and the deliberate downing of the Germanwings flight 9525 in 2015.
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3,000 People Rally Against Proposed Cuts in Student Aid
Proposed changes to education expenditure saw approximately 3,000 supporters march from the Senate Square to Kansalaistori.
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Finland Ranks As the Most Literate Country In the World
Finland is the most literate country in the world, reveals a study published on Tuesday.
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The Unrest of Finns Erupts in Mass Demonstrations This Week
This week will see a wave of protests in Helsinki, relating to social inequality, economic setbacks, and austerity.
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Melissa Horn Charms Savoy Theatre With Her Voice of Gold
The experience of hearing Melissa Horn’s voice live for the first time is soothing like fine Malbec and intoxicating like rare whisky.
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I Asked the Director of War and Peace of Mind How He Created the Masterpiece
Sota ja mielenrauha is in my mind one of the best films I have seen dealing with the, unfortunately, all-too-common perils of war.
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VIDEO: Robert Helenius Faces Johann Duhaupas in a 30-second Staredown
With their gaze of steel, Robert Helenius and his French opponent, Johann Duhaupas, tried to mentally submit each other; the staredown must have lasted about 30 seconds.
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Here Are Three Choices For the First Piece of a Finnish Wardrobe
In the following weeks, a Five Piece Finnish wardrobe will be assembled. Here are three choices for the first pick.
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The Art of Naked Networking
I sat in sauna with a true sauna freak, Samu, who I got to know as a sauna fanatic. Samu takes the Finns’ proud tradition of taking hot steam baths in small, confined rooms to a whole new level.
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10 Million US Dollar Coin Visits Helsinki
The Flowing Hair Silver Dollar is the first American dollar struck, the finest known (150 left in the world), and was on display at the National Museum in Helsinki.
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‘Room’: Film Review
Room portrays a conflict of two forces: one born free, the other in captivity. It’s a masterpiece.
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‘The Brothers Grimsby’: Film Review
The Brothers Grimsby is a strange cocktail of Austin Powers meets Ali G, with tinges of Bond and the intensity of Borat/Bruno, the latter major hits in Finland in the late 2000s.
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Robbers Fire Bullets to a Money Van in Salo – Escape Continues
On Thursday morning, a group of five to six robbers approached the van of the British multinational security firm. They carried machine guns. They fired a few shots to the windshield, and forced out the driver.
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‘Carol’: Film Review
Carol is nominated for 6 Oscars, including Best Cinematography. The finer details and dialogue are the true draw of this film.
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Laura, Linda and Anette Brew Beer, But In Finnish they ‘Screw’
Laura, Linda and Anette decided to start brewing beer last autumn and so Crimson was born. The India red ale is marketed with a double-minded slogan “Tytötkin panee!” which translates into raw English as “Girls Screw Too!”.
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We Photographed the Key Slogans of Students Leaving High School in Helsinki
“A nerd today, your boss tomorrow,” one banner said.
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VR Lowers the Prices of Long-Distance Train Fares Permanently
In general, a regular passenger has now two options: a basic or a saver ticket.
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Casino Helsinki Turns Into a Playboy Mansion
We joined the Playboy Party with German Playmates.
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We Tasted Some of the Finest Spirits in the World at UISGE Whisky Festival
Me and my assistant are in no way whisky experts. But we appreciate a good spirit when we find one. We found plenty at the two-day annual whisky festival, UISGE.
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Robert Helenius Faces Duhaupas – The Winner Two Fights Away From World Title Fight
If Helenius wins his next fight against Frenchman Johann Duhaupas, he will become a top contender against the world champion, Deontay Wilder.
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‘Deadpool’: Film Review
Deadpool delivers with a strong screenplay and a lead actor perfect for the job. What more can you wish for?
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Caruna’s Electric Distribution Scandal, Explained
Caruna, the largest electric distribution company in Finland, has infuriated its customers by raising the transmission fees with about 30 per cent.
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‘The Danish Girl’: Film Review
If one is looking for a gritty, hard edged drama from ‘The Danish Girl’, keep walking.
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Protesters Demand Closing of Borders from Islam and Refugees – Helsinki a Part of Mass Demonstration
Cities across Europe gather to demonstrate against Islam. Helsinki was one of them.
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Here Are the Winners of 2016 Funky Awards
The hottest names in the Finnish groovy music scene received awards last weekend.
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‘The Revenant’: Film Review
Leonardo DiCaprio gives a performance of his life in the epic saga, The Revenant, and he doesn’t even talk much.
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Imagine Dragons Take Helsinki Arena by Storm
Imagine Dragons take over Helsinki Arena under the eyes of more than 10,000 screaming fans.
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DocPoint 2016: Immigration and Ghosts of Finland’s War-torn Past Dominate This year’s Documentary Film Festival
The 15th annual DocPoint festival kicks off today, bringing to Helsinki some of the best-received documentary films of the last year.
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In Riikka Hyvönen’s Art, a Bruise on the Buttock Is a Badge of Honour
While displaying images of women’s heavily bruised bottoms might at first sound like cause for anxiety, the erotic exhibitionism of these works comes directly from the heart of the racy all-girl subculture, Roller Derby.
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Heavy Snowstorm Will Hinder Traffic on the Roads and Railways in Southern Finland on Tuesday
As much as 30 centimetres of snow is expected to fall during a snowstorm starting from Tuesday morning. The snowfall, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute, will last long into Wednesday night.
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Lux Light Festival Proves That the Finns Are Winter
Here we are. A couple of freezing Canadians out into the frigid temps of a Finnish winter awe-inspired by the Lux Helsinki 2016 Light Festival.
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Finland Wins World Championship Gold in Junior Ice Hockey – Fans Celebrate Naked in Frost
Finland won Russia 4-3 and the revellers got naked in the cold.
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Robert Helenius is the Heavyweight Boxing Champion of Europe
The Finnish heavyweight boxer took home the European championship title on Saturday night. Here are the highlights.
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VIDEO: Franz Rill Compares Himself To Rocky in the European Title Fight Against Helenius
The weigh-in between Robert Helenius and Franz Rill was all smiles, which will be wiped off on Saturday.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Oh, How I Missed My Family!
It is brilliant, a huge space adventure that indulges the nostalgia of the first three films whilst simultaneously bringing the franchise up to date.
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This is What You Need to Know About the Extended Opening Hours in Stores
Finland steps closer to a unified Europe after the parliament voted 145-31 in favour of free opening hours for retail stores and barbers and hairdressers.
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The South is Dreaming of a White Christmas
There may still be hope for a white Christmas.
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Creed Is a Five Star Knockout
It’s Imposing. It’s Powerful. It’s the boxing film for the new generation.
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Robert Helenius Recommends an Escort for His New Opponent Franz Rill
Robert Helenius, the Finnish heavyweight giant, will face a somewhat unknown underdog in the European title fight in December.
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Laura Juslin Proves That Wearing a Reflector Can be Chic
In a collaboration with the insurance company IF, Juslin has created a unique collection of reflective garments and accessories.
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The Drama and the Glory on Finland’s 98th Independence Day
The 98th Independence Day of Finland was celebrated in pouring rain and flying rocks but the guests at the President’s Independence Day reception were left in peace.
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A Student’s Passion Project – Breathtaking Time-Lapse Video of Finland Featured on Vimeo’s Front Page
A time-lapse video of a Finnish upper secondary school student, Riku Karjalainen, 18, displays the breathtaking scenery of Finland on the front page of the video service Vimeo as a staff pick.
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The Annual Christmas Parade Gets a Facelift in Helsinki
Just when you thought you’ve seen all there is to see in relating to the annual Christmas parade in Helsinki, the City decides to step up the game.
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Protesters Wrestle with Security Guards While Trying to Stop Alexander Stubb From Speaking at Helsinki University
A group of furious university employees, students and anarchists fed up with the cuts in education tried to stop the finance minister, Alexander Stubb, from speaking at the Helsinki University’s 375th anniversary event.
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HM’s Balmain Collection Sells Out in an Hour in Helsinki
On the crisp Thursday morning, Christmas came early to the fashion set.
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In Finland, Woman’s Euro is 80 Cents
Today is the final payday for women in Finland. That is, if we compare the average women’s salary with men’s.
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FILM REVIEW: 007 Spectre is Confusing And a Bit Weak if Anything
Due to the incredible success of the last Bond film Skyfall, I was pretty sure that Mendes would play it safe and give us something in a similar vein, but the more I think about the film the more I think Skyfall may have been a fluke.
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Dheepan Offers a Thrilling View Into the Life of Migrants
With the migrant crisis growing, it’s hard to find a film as current as the French director Jacques Audiard’s Dheepan. It’s also hard to find a film as good as Dheepan.
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Henri Cartier-Bresson – Ateneum’s New Exhibition Of an Essential 20th Century Photographer
Starting from Friday October 23, Ateneum Art Museum will open an extensive retrospective exhibition highlighting Bresson’s work. The 300 photographs and publications covering the walls of the national art museum emphasise his skill as a photographer but also his artistic talent and above all, the humanity at the very core of his work.
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Brazilian President Rousseff Wants to Renew the Education System With Finnish Methods
At the press conference, Rousseff emphasised Brazil’s interest in the Finnish education system and teacher training. Nearly 18 per cent of the Brazilian population is functionally illiterate
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View the Dazzling Photos of Linnanmäki’s Light Carnival
On Sunday evening, Linnanmäki observed its tenth year of Valokarnevaali (Light Carnival), which celebrates the final opening days before its closure for the winter season. Here are the highlights.
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Night of the Homeless Reminds That Homelessness Is a National Disgrace
In Dallapénpuisto there was an official programme, including a panel discussion, music / performance, speeches, and even a visit by the President, Sauli Niinistö.
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Äidin Toive is a Mesmerizing Documentary of the Affection of Mothers
In Äidin toive (Mother’s Wish), the Finnish documentarist, Joonas Berghäll, succeeds in capturing the gracious love and importance of mothers around the world; their fears, hopes and dreams.
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The Finnish Parliament Signs a Charter Against Racism
The parties of the Finnish parliament signed a charter against racism on Wednesday. They also indulged into lengthy discussion about racism as a phenomenon.
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Dreamlike Silk Dresses Draw Influence From the Finnish Skyline
The Finnish designer and artist, Anne-Mari Pahkala, has many muses, but one that is quite evident is the skyline. “It is different every day, no one is alike, just like my silk.”
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Vintage Treasures Rise From the Ashes of Cast-Off Clothes in Helsinki
Pristine Saks Fifth Avenue coats and 70’s prom dresses, and Uvex sunglasses that came in various colours and shapes that would make any eyewear aficionado of the early 90’s drool. And these were just some of the treasures that rose from the ashes of cast-off vintage goods.
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Iraqi Refugees in Finland: We Didn’t Risk Our Lives to Come Here Looking for Food or Money
With the aid of the Free Movement Network, about 50 Iraqi asylum seekers gathered to protest against deportation at the Paasikivi square in Helsinki’s Kamppi district on Monday afternoon.
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Finns Party Member Jussi Halla-Aho Insists on Closing the Borders at Jotain Rajaa Demonstration
We interviewed on video the key speaker of Jotain rajaa demonstration for closing the borders. We also captured the highlights of the opposing protests.
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Kurdish-Finns Protest Against ISIS With Eggs – Police Suppress the Protesters with Tear Gas and Force
The police grabbed me by the shoulders and threw me at the concrete,” said Mehnaz Omari, 51, a dark-haired lady with a husky voice after all the screaming in the rally which started peacefully on the chilly Saturday afternoon.
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Minnie Mouse Tights and Vintage Dresses in Fashion at Napapiirin Sankarit 2 Premiere
The real fashion heroes of the premiere of Napapiirin sankarit 2 were not the cast, but some of the crew and spectators.
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If You Need a Night Out, Napapiirin Sankarit 2 May Be Your Thing
The film has genuine heart.
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How to Stay Chic in the Rain: 3 Simple Steps to Stay Fashionable When it’s Pouring
As much as we winge and complain about the rain, it’s here and it is not going away. However, we can meet it head on and still look fashionable, and here are some simple tips anyone can apply.
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Demonstrators for Closing the Borders Clash With Protesters Against Racism
A racist is a weakling!” The shouts pervaded a mass of about 650 people, who stood at Narinkkatori in front of the Kamppi shopping centre in Helsinki on the cloudy Saturday afternoon for the opposing causes.
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President Sauli Niinistö Addresses the World Leaders in New York to Find Solutions to World Problems
“Finland welcomes all constructive efforts that pave the way for a realistic, workable and lasting peace within a framework of international co-operation. Finland also remains committed to the work of the international counter-ISIL coalition.”
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The Government Cuts Holiday Bonuses But Leaves the Overtime Pay Untouched
On Monday afternoon, the members of the government and the chairs of the labour unions joined in for the third round of negotiations regarding on how to improve competitiveness of Finland and to provide a sustainable basis for the funding of the welfare society.
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PICTURES: Cycling Route Baana Turns Into Tunnel of Light in Helsinki
The tunnels under the bridges of the cycling and pedestrian route Baana in downtown of Helsinki transform into lighting installations until September 27.
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Protesters Against Asylum Seekers Throw Rocks – One Was Wearing a Ku Klux Klan Robe
The rocks bounced off the bus, which was carrying 49 asylum seekers, most from Iraq. Among the passengers were small children, even toddlers.
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A Wooden Eight-Storey Building Grabs the Finlandia Prize for Architecture
It’s the first wooden apartment building of this height in the country but according to Anssi Lassila, the chief architect of the building, the wooden construction is the way of the future.
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Finland Could Close Its Borders From Unruly Immigration
Finland receives hundreds of asylum seekers daily. If the worst comes to worst, the borders may be closed from unruly immigration, according to the interior minister, Petteri Orpo.
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What to Wear for Winter? Finnish Supermodel Niina Kurkinen Answers
Finland is famous for its short summer and long winter. As an immigrant from Canada and being no stranger to winter, I decided to start preparing for the cold season by asking a simple question: “Fashion and winter. Do they go together in Finland?”
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Female Students in Kuopio Instructed to Cover Their Cleavage to Avoid Confusion in Refugees
The cleavage of female students has stirred conversation in a dormitory of the college of Northern Savonia in Kuopio, reveals an article of Savon Sanomat.
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‘Close the Borders!’ This is the Message of Anti-Immigrant Demonstrations Today
“Close the borders!” yells a man, holding a sign stating the very same thing he is repeating.
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Activists Take Over the University Building Porthania in Helsinki
Inside the building, about 50 people are scattered around the floor. Some play cards. Some simply mingle. A big banner saying, “You can stick your innovations up your ass,” is hanging from the balcony of the second floor.
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PICTURES AND VIDEO: 30,000 Protesters Rally Against the Government in Helsinki
The Railway Square surged with masses of people unabated by the predicted rainfall, thunder, or flashes of lightning late on Friday morning. About 30,000 people booed and catcalled against the representatives of the parties in the government.
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Demonstrations and Petitions Against the Government, Here’s an Overview of the Discontent of Citizens
Here’s an overview of the demonstrations held in Helsinki during the past weeks.
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PM Juha Sipilä Addresses the Whole Nation: ‘Now Is the Last Moment to Put Finland Back In Shape.’
Prime minister Juha Sipilä recorded a historical speech on Wednesday which was broadcasted to the whole nation in the evening at 21:00.
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Here’s What You Should Know About the Massive Strike That Cripples Finland on Friday
A massive strike of the Finnish labour unions against the governments planned cuts will stop the public transport, shut down schools and day care centres and cancel flights on Friday September 18. Even the police force will join the protest.
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DJ Premier Brings the Rap Classics to Life with His Live Band in Helsinki
The live band did justice to the classic tracks produced by DJ Premier.
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PICTURES: 3,000 People Join in a Picnic to Welcome Refugees to Finland
The idea for the event arranged late on Saturday afternoon was sparked by the dramatic picture of the drowned Syrian toddler, Aylan Kurdi, 3.
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A Massive Picnic Expects 10,000 People To Join in Welcoming the Refugees Today
On Saturday afternoon, Finland is welcoming the refugees with a solidarity picnic of a massive scale.
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The Phantom of the Opera Feels Comfortably Familiar on First Viewing
With about 70,000 sold tickets, a captivating sound system and well over 100 performers, the director, Tiina Puumalainen, brings the classic horror tale to life.
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Film Review: The Visit is Funny, Scary and Humane
The Visit is one of the scariest horror films to come out this year. It’s also funny and shines in portraying the brother-sister relations beautifully.
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