10 Things You Should Know About the Finnish Nobel Prize Winner Bengt Holmström
Holmström received the Nobel, which is considered the most prestigious award of intellectual achievement, for his contribution to contract theory.
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Mona Hatoum’s Exhibition Takes On a Renewed Significance During the Times of Forced Migration
Following its display in the Centre Pompidou, Paris, and Tate, London, the exhibition of Mona Hatoum’s work – the first solo show to be held in Finland – opened on Friday in Kiasma, Helsinki.
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President Niinistö Calls Merkel, Then Putin
President Niinistö and Chancellor Merkel had a serious discussion about Syria. With Putin, Niinistö also talked about Syria, particularly about the suffering in Aleppo and the killing of innocent civilians.
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The Finnish Air Force Photograph Two Suspected Airspace Violations By Russian Su-27s on Thursday
Russian Su-27 fighter jet is suspected to have violated Finland’s airspace on Thursday afternoon at south of Porvoo. Another Su-27 is suspected to have violated the same airspace location on the same evening.
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The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work Will Sign an Agreement on Defense Cooperation Between Finland and the U.S. in Helsinki on Friday
The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work visits Helsinki on October 6-7. A meeting will be held on security issues in Northern Europe, regional and transatlantic defense cooperation, and topical questions relating to the coalition against ISIS.
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Smells Take Over the Helsinki City Museum on Friday
In ‘Smell’s’ calming environment, urban stimuli are absent. When one sense is emphasized and other senses play a smaller role, there is room for thoughts emerging from your mind.
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A Study on Street Food in Helsinki: Poor Quality In Chicken, Noodles and Whipped Cream
Of the total of 53 samples taken in 2016, 72% were found to be of good quality, while 13% were passable and 15% were poor.
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Refugee Men Receive an Asylum More Often Than Women in Finland
Refugee women were granted asylum less frequently than men in the Nordic countries last year.
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Watch the Finnish World-Record Freediver Johanna Dive Under the Ice in a Stunning Video
A stunning, staff picked Vimeo video displays Johanna Nordblad’s amazing talent.
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A Kitten at the Airport Stops Finnair’s Take-Off
The take-off of a Finnair plane was interrupted at the Brussels Airport on Thursday noon.
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President Sauli Niinistö: The Buk Missile Test Was Supposed to Remain As a Secret
In 2015, Finland, by the request of the Netherlands, conducted a missile test to help the Dutch authorities to solve the downing of the Malaysian Airlines MH17 plane.
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International Students Rate Finnish Universities Among the Top Four in Europe
Based on almost 16,000 comments written by international students, Finland places among top four countries in Europe, when measuring the contentment of the cosmopolitan students.
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‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ Film Review: Stellar Cast and Interesting Visuals
The fantastical Tim Burton is back. In a good way.
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Prime Minister Sipilä at Nordic Premiers’ Meeting in Åland: We Must Remove Barriers to Free Movement
“For our Nordic region to operate more efficiently, we must remove barriers to free movement and develop new forms of cooperation,” said Prime Minister Juha Sipilä.
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Finnish Teens Drink Less Than Their European Counterparts, Says A Study
The Finnish youth drinks less than the European teens on average, says the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs.
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15,000 Strong Blow the Whistle on Racism in Helsinki
15,000 people march against racism and neo-Nazis in Helsinki on Saturday afternoon.
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Five Protests Will Occupy Helsinki Center on Saturday – Two Against Left-Wingers
It’s a super Saturday for protests in Helsinki.
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Gloria Fashion Show Takes It Back To the 70’s
An endless parade of modest, button up shirt dresses in novelty patterns were marched down the runway paired with modern elements such as fur, army jackets, ankle boots and at times sequins.
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President Niinistö in New York: Responsible Migration Is a Resource We Cannot Afford To Waste
President Sauli Niinistö spoke at the United Nations Summit for Refugees And Migrants at the UN Headquarters in New York on Monday. Here are the key points of his speech.
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Government Cuts the Budget of Receiving Refugees in Half – 10,000 Refugees Expected to Come To Finland Next Year
The costs for receiving refugees will be cut by 45 percent next year.
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‘Blair Witch’ Film Review: A Scaremonger With a Capital ‘S’
When the darkness falls, the trip into the Black Hill forest turns into one of the year’s biggest scaremongers.
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‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’: Film Review
Renee Zellweger was as charming as ever, but for some reason, the soft lines around her eyes made her so much more relatable.
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Differences Between The Employment of Different Immigrant Groups Are Large in Finland, A Study Reveals
The study provides, for the first time, an overall picture of the working lives of immigrants who arrived in Finland in the 1990s and the 2000s.
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A Finnish Mattress Designed to Rock A Baby to Sleep Competes For an Innovation Award in Germany
The mattress rocks the baby to sleep with an up-and-down motion. Even in a cot.
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Parliament Rejects the Citizens’ Initiative of Amending the Law On Deportations of Foreigners
From the viewpoint of criminal justice, the current legislation already provides an opportunity to deport because of minor acts.
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Nordic Fashion Trends For the Fall Focus On Brogues, Beanies and Leather
Stockmann returned its focus to the Nordic aesthetic with their Norden Runt campaign and lookbook.
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6 Finnish Design Trends That Highlight Habitare Interior Decoration Fair in Helsinki
Here are some design trends and concepts that stood out this year.
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Robert Helenius Knocks Down His German Opponent Airich In 40 Seconds
The fight in Åland Islands lasted only 49 seconds.
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‘Teit meistä kauniin’ Film Review: One Of the Best Finnish Films To Come Out This Year and Beyond
While the story of the teenaged punk/rock group pushing off from a small town of Heinola in Päijänne region itself is intriguing, the subplot of the depression in the early ’90s is a real kicker.
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PICTURES: King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway Visit Finland
The state visit began with reception ceremonies in front of the Presidential Palace on Tuesday morning.
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Thousands Visit Helsinki Design Market In Hunt For Best Deals and Nordic Design
Thousands of people hit the Helsinki Design Week Design Market at The Cable Factory this weekend on a great hunt.
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We Visited the Allas Sea Pool, An Oasis That Opened to Public on Thursday
Floating in the big fresh water pool makes you feel like a movie star, without the need for a thick wallet.
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Big-name Artists Cancel Their Gigs at Särkänniemi’s Closing Ceremony Because of the Dolphins
Three big-name Finnish artists that were supposed to perform at Särkänniemi’s celebration for the end of the season next Saturday in Tampere have canceled their shows.
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From Tank to Tank: Särkänniemi’s Decision to Move Their Dolphins to Greece, Explained
After decades of performing circus tricks in the Särkänniemi Dolphinarium, Delfi, Veera, Eevertti and Leevi found themselves in another tank and climate destined to perform more tricks.
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The Night of The Arts Transforms Helsinki Into an Arena of Cultural Spectacles
The Night of the Arts (arranged for the 28th time) transformed Helsinki into an arena of hundreds of cultural enjoyments on Thursday.
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‘Guilty Pleasure’ Exhibition Review: Pleasure, Guilt and Defiance In the Age of Austerity
In an era when the very existence of artists is under threat by the well-heeled apparatchiks of austerity and quick-fixes, we are reminded that artistic methods have much to offer us.
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President Niinistö: Finland Is Safe, Peaceful and Developed – However, There Are Some Problems
Here are the key points of President Sauli Niinistö’s speech, which he addressed to the heads of missions on Tuesday. The full speech is included.
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Police of Eastern Finland Bumped Into the Batmobile – Worth One Million Euros
“While we were doing our regular patrolling duties our attention was caught by a suspicious vehicle.”
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The Declaration of School Peace Aims to Stop Bullying: “Everyone Matters”
“If everyone in their part made sure not to bully others there would be no bullying.”
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Finns Do Not Descend From Europeans, Reveals A New Study
According to the study, Finns have to be considered its own independent population.
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Three Days at Flow Revealed Why It’s Considered the Rolls-Royce of Finnish Festivals
Flow Festival is one of the happiest and soberest festivals in the country.
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About 61,500 First-graders Start Primary School in Finland
In total, 61,500 first-graders start their way to school this year in Finland. 90 percent of them are seven-year-olds.
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Nordea To Start Charging a Fee For Cash Withdrawals – Applies to Finnish Customers Only
Nordea will start charging fees for cash withdrawals from an ATM in November.
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Oulujärvi Rock Cruise Charms All
Summer in Finland is host to numerous festivals, both large and small. We attended the Oulujärvi Rock Cruise to see how the small events stack up.
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We Visited the Historical Naantali And Its Spa, And It Was Quite a Trip
Naantali showed its best side while I and my assistant visited the historical city in south-western Finland.
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‘Bodom’ Film Review: A Lackluster Gore-Fest, Where The Actors Are Too Good For the Film
‘Bodom’ fails to walk in the footsteps of the most famous Finnish unsolved triple murder case.
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I Visited My First Vogue Magazine Party And It Was Like a Dream
I came to the realization that I was indeed invited to a party put on by THE Vogue magazine. The same publication that caught my attention as a fashion obsessed eight-year-old and never let me go.
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I Lost My Pokémon Go Virginity In a Gathering of Hundreds of Gamers
I joined a Pokémon Go gathering at Kaisaniemi Park to find out what the phenomenon is about.
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‘Lights Out’ Film Review: Think Twice Before Turning Off the Lights
‘Lights Out’ is the best horror film to have come out this year.
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‘Star Trek Beyond’: Film Review
‘Star Trek Beyond’ delivers stunning effects and a compassionate story. What’s not to like?
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‘Ghostbusters’: Film Review
The new Ghostbusters may have had an uphill battle to be taken seriously as comedic summer blockbuster potential, but the controversy only made the cast shine more brightly.
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Ilosaarirock – It’s about attitude
When 54,000 thousand people gather together in Joensuu in July, it can only mean one thing: Ilosaarirock.
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Here Are the Highlights of Pori Jazz Festival 2016 in Pictures
Pori Jazz Festival attracted a crowd of 55,600. Here are the highlights in pictures.
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PICTURES: Joss Stone and Lauryn Hill Whip the Crowd In a Frenzy at Pori Jazz Festival
Joss Stone and Lauryn Hill highlighted the Friday evening program at the Pori Jazz Festival.
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We Spent the Weekend at Ruisrock, Among the Record Crowd of 100,000 Spectators
Ruisrock is the oldest rock festival in the Nordic countries. We spent three days listening to Kelis, Anna Abreu, Patti Smith and many others.
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Black Sabbath Says ‘Goodbye’ In Front of 20,000 Spectators
Ozzy Osbourne, 67, performed like he was 30 years younger.
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Stricter Tobacco Act To Be Enforced In August
New Tobacco Act to be enforced as part of government’s efforts to curb health hazards resulting from nicotine and smoke exposure.
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TUSKA FESTIVAL IN PICTURES: Metalheads Mosh Out the Pain In Pouring Rain
Tuska Open Air Metal Festival gathers a crowd of 28,000.
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A Group of Lions Is a Pride: Helsinki Pride March at a Record-Breaking 30,000
The main difference between the Vancouver, Canada Pride Parade and the Helsinki Pride Parade is mindset.
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Another Feather To The Hat: Finland Has Been Ranked Most Progressive Country In The World
The main goal of the index is to create a framework for leaders in government, business and civil society to benchmark and accelerate progress.
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Join Nato and Russia Brings Troops to the Finnish Borders, Says Putin
During his visit in Finland, Vladimir Putin engaged in straight talk.
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Finnkino Scape is Not Just a Cinema, It’s an Experience
At a higher cost, you get to enjoy luxurious seats, a 4K laser projector and Dolby Atmos sound system.
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‘Independence Day: Resurgence’: Film Review
The aliens are ready to take over the Earth in a weak sequel.
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The Swedes Question Putin’s Visit to Finland, “I think You Are Behind Your Times,” Says President Niinistö
President Sauli Niinistö had to remind his Swedish guests, why it’s important to maintain good relations with Russia.
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Today Finland Celebrates World Refugee Day – A Refugee Tent Put Up at Railway Station
Get acquainted with the lives of the refugees and step into a refugee tent at the Helsinki Railway station.
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There’s Nothing Stopping the Samba in Finland – Not Even Pouring Rain and Gusting Wind
Hundreds of samba dancers took over the Helsinki center with the keys to the city in hand.
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The EU Council President Donald Tusk in Finland: “When Discussing Security, Russia is Our Common Problem”
Prime Minister Juha Sipilä discusses defence politics with the EU Council President Donald Tusk.
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Alcohol Over 70 Percent More Expensive in Finland Than the EU Average – Food 20 Percent Above the Norm
Alcohol is 72 percent more expensive in Finland than in the European Union on average, and the prices of food and non-alcoholic drinks exceed the EU norm by about 20 percent.
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The First Summerburst Festival in Helsinki Turns Hernesaari Shore Into a Small Ibiza
Hernesaaren Ranta hosted the first Summerburst festival on Saturday.
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Lebanese FM Bassil Worried Whether Finland Will Retain Its Image During Refugee Crisis
Foreign Minister Timo Soini and his Lebanese counterpart Gebran Bassil ponder mass migration in Helsinki.
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The Finnish Political Parties More Supportive for Improving Animal Welfare Act
Five out of seven parties support the ban of confining structures.
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New Unemployment Trends for the Highly Educated
The number of highly educated people is increasing, as is unemployment, with longer unemployed periods observed depending on the field of study.
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5 Seconds of Summer Has the Audience in Tears at Helsinki Arena
If there were any guys among the thousands observing the Australian pop-punk group perform on Friday evening at Helsinki Arena, I didn’t see any.
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The First Lady of Finland Jenni Haukio Is ‘Liza’ In an Ad For Russian Anti-Wrinkle Cream
In the ad, Haukio is named “Liza,” a 34-year-old lady, who “looks just fine” but “would want to look better.”
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We Visited the Luxurious Public Sauna ‘Löyly’ in Helsinki And It Was More Than We Wished For
We visited the multimillion-euro sauna complex that aims to become the common man’s sauna in Helsinki.
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IN PICTURES: The First Day of World Village Festival
The celebration of multiculturalism in pictures.
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World Village Festival Celebrates Multiculturalism in Helsinki Center Over the Weekend
This year’s theme is justice and one of the musical headliners is Looptroop Rockers from Sweden.
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Moose Breaks Into a Bank in Helsinki’s Töölö District
Police was sent on a wild moose chase on Thursday morning in Helsinki, after the wild animal broke through the window of Nordea bank at Museokatu in Töölö district.
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‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’: Film Review
Witty, whimsical, and often nonsensical is a pretty accurate description of the Alice in Wonderland sequel.
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Microsoft Stops Manufacturing Mobile Phones, Results in 1,350 Job Losses in Finland
Today’s announcement comes hot on the heels of last year’s closure of the Salo site, as well as the 2014 sale of Nokia’s mobile phone and device divisions.
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Less Than Half of Finns Are Happy With Their Sex Life
The number one reason is infrequent sex.
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Canadian Expats Celebrate World Hockey Championship Over Finland, Swim At Havis Amanda
It was the Canadians’ turn to jump into the fountain of Havis Amanda.
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Disappointed Vendors Serve Dishes in the Year’s Last Restaurant Day in Helsinki
For many immigrant families, Restaurant Day is a not just a food festival but a day to “make bank.”
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Finnish Film About Boxer Olli Mäki Grabs the First Prize in a Tough Competition at Cannes Film Festival
This is the first award in the category for a film from Finland.
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Finns Celebrate Crushing of Russia in World Ice Hockey Semi-finals
Hockey fans go crazy after Finland beats Russia 3-1 at the ice hockey world championship semi-final game.
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Strong Beer to Arrive in Grocery Stores – The Reforms in Alcohol Act, Explained
If all goes well, strong beer, cider and long drinks (up to 5.5%) will arrive in the corner store near you January 2017.
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The Last Restaurant Day of the Year on Saturday – Pop-Up Restaurants Can Be Established Daily
Restaurant Day will become a once a year thing. However, food can now be sold in the streets daily.
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President Niinistö on State Visit to Tallinn: “Small Countries Survive By Focusing on Top Know-How”
The relations between Estonia and Finland are blooming.
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Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia Now Considered Safe Countries – Finns Party Member Tavio Happy
Refugees from Afghanistan, Somalia and Iraq will not automatically be granted a residence permit in the future.
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Shirly Karvinen of Chinese and Finnish Descent is Miss Finland 2016
“I would like people to remember me as someone who represented Finland in a very elegant way,” said Shirly Karvinen, Miss Finland 2016.
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President Niinistö at the White House: “The Nordics are a Superpower of Innovation and Education”
President Sauli Niinistö is visiting the White House in the United States during an official visit of the Nordic leaders.
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Borders, Why Bother?
National identity can be a strong component of self-identity, highlighted by an interview with two refugees on their experiences in Finland.
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Finland Summer Emojis Are Here, the Set Ranges From a Headbanger to Moominmamma
The original Finland emoji collection, which was published in December 2015, is joined by 17 summer emojis.
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Finnish Health Tech Export Sets New Record
Finland’s health technology industry continues to grow as export is strengthening this year, setting a new record for the country.
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Helsinki City Museum Sets a New Standard – Opens on Friday
Helsinki City Museum has completely raised the benchmark on what can be realised in a museum space, both technologically, interactively, and societally. The space offers a rich, sensory experience free of charge, delivers information in spades, and promises to entertain any visitor, no matter their predilections.
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President Niinistö and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg: “Small Countries Think Alike”
Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg arrived at the Presidential Palace for an official state visit late on Tuesday afternoon.
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I Marvel How Finns Talk About Death As If Planning a Vacation
I have often marvelled at the fact that many Finns are not afraid to talk about death.
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Move for Health Day Focuses on Community Initiative in Finland
Tuesday is the “Exercise Day of Your Dreams,” aiming to promote vigorous physical activity of any time that anyone can improve anywhere to improve health.
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Work and Pleasure Go Hand in Hand at the Finnish Cottages
Finland is celebrating the National Cottage Day for the first time today.
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Giant Pandas Potentially Arriving in Finland but Animal Welfare Associations are Against It
Ahtäri zoo is currently negotiating with China over the loan of two giant pandas, poised to begin in 2017.
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