VIDEO: Bell Tower of Helsinki Railway Station Rings for the First Time in History
The bell tower of the Helsinki Railway Station rang for the first time in history on Sunday afternoon.
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See Sharp Photos of Blur and More; A First-Timer Joined Flow Festival 2023 With a Couple of Veterans; Here’s Our Report
We spent three days at Flow Festival 2023. Here’s our gallery and report.
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New Night Tram to Begin Operating on Weekends
A new night tram 9N starts running from the West Terminal tonight.
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The Night of the Arts Brings Hundreds of Free Events Across Helsinki on Thursday
There will once again be hundreds of events of all kinds held in a variety of venues, from clubs...
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For Whom the Bell Tolls; Helsinki Railway Station’s Bell Tower to Ring Bells for the First Time Ever on Sunday
Next Sunday you can witness a histric moment when the bell tower of the Helsinki Railway Station will ring for the first time ever.
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The Finnish Viking of Heavyweight Boxing, Robert Helenius, Dominates Six Rounds Against Former World Champ Joshua, But Loses by K.O.; Helenius to Finland Today: The Fight Lit a Torch in My Heart
Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius gave his former British world-champion counterpart a belting that he will remember in front of 20,000 spectators in London on Saturday night.
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From Win in Medieval Castle to World-Class Bout; Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Helenius to Face Former 2-Time World Champion Anthony Joshua
Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius stepped into the ring after a long break. He was on the verge of retiring from boxing. But on Saturday, he is about to face the former two-time world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. Here’s our report on the events from the medieval castle of Olavinlinna leading to the world-class bout in the U.K.
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Pori Jazz 2023 – Pop Meets Jazz, and the Jazz Is Really Good
We spent a couple of days covering the largest jazz festival in the country. Here’s our report.
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Fortum’s Lessons for Western Companies Left in Russia
Western companies that remain in Russia fear the risk of losing all their property.
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‘Barbie’ Film Review: This Heartwarming Barbie World May Make Your Eyes Moist
We give this one a review score of 100%.
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The ‘Finlandization’ of Joe Biden
President Joe Biden of the United States visited Finland during a historical time. Finland had just recently been accepted as a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. We documented President Biden’s visit from outside to inside the Presidential Palace, where he met with the Nordic leaders including President Sauli Niinistö.
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Here’s How U.S. President Joe Biden’s Visit Will Limit Traffic in Helsinki
The visit will cause traffic changes in the Helsinki city center. Here’s how.
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Finland Continues to Impose Tighter Restrictions on Travel by Citizens of Russia
Starting today, restrictions will be tightened for business travelers, property owners and students.
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View 143 Photos of 2023 Tuska Metal Music Festival; We Spent 3 Days Among a Total of 63,000 Metalheads
We spent three days at Tuska 2023 metal music festival in Helsinki, which was sold out. We listened to bands such as Vended, Gojira, In Flames, The HU, Ghost, JINJER, and more. View our largest photo gallery in the history of Finland Today.
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One or Several Gunshots Fired in a Staircase of an Apartment Building in Kallio on Thursday
Several patrol cars arrived at the scene after 11:00 in the morning, and at first, the police caught seven people.
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U.S. President Joe Biden to Visit Finland in July
President Sauli Niinistö will host a visit of President Joe Biden of the United States to Finland and a U.S.-Nordic Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
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Helsinki Airport Awarded The 2023 Best Airport in Europe in Its Size
Helsinki Airport has been chosen as the 2023 best airport in Europe in its size by Airport Council International (ACI).
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Finland to Tighten Border Restrictions From Russia to Finland and Through Finland to Schengen Countries
The President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy noted that travel by Russian citizens may still be harmful to Finland’s international relations.
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Orion Invests €30 Million to Increase Production Capacity in Finland
In response to the increasing demand for its products, Orion will invest a total of approximately €30 million in the coming years to increase its production capacity in Finland.
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Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Helenius to Take a Career-Defining Fight in Savonlinna in August
Finland Today spoke with Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius about his upcoming fight in the Olavinlinna Castle. We also take a look at who exactly is his opponent Mika Mielonen.
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Rockfest Attracts 50,000 People; View Our Massive Photo Gallery
The gallery includes artists such as Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Rotten Sound and Volbeat, and of course many pics of the lovely crowd.
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A Day With Patti Smith
Punk icon Patti Smith visited Helsinki for a book signing event and concerts. Here’s our report on Smith’s day in Helsinki.
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GALLERY AND CONCERT REVIEW: Thrash Metal Legend Testament Crushes the Gig at Rockfest
American thrash metal legend Testament gave an all-out performance at Rockfest. Here’s our gallery and concert review.
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CONCERT REVIEW AND PHOTO GALLERY: Pantera Brings Down the Heat at Rockfest in Hyvinkää
Read our concert review and view our extensive photo gallery of Pantera’s gig at Rockfest in Hyvinkää.
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GALLERY: Classic Car Parade Gathers Hundreds of Old Shiny Vehicles at the Senate Square
Hundreds of classic cars parked on the Senate Square to delight the visitors.
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Today’s the Flag Day of the Finnish Defense Forces; President Niinistö Issues Commander-in-Chief’s Order of the Day No.4; ‘No One Wants War, But the Wise Prepare for the Worst’
‘No one wants war, but the wise prepare for the worst.’ Read President Niinistö’s order word for word.
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More Than 100,000 Students Graduated on June 3
Thousands of young Finns are celebrating their graduation today.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Finds Similarities with History of Finland and Ukraine; Read the Full Transcript of Blinken’s Speech
In his speech, Blinken criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, praised Ukraine and, in fact, found many similarities between the war history of Finland and the present-day aggression in Ukraine.
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Blinken Visited Finland; Signed Cooperation Statement with 6G
Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Greens) and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss topical foreign and security policy questions, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, long-term support to Ukraine and current NATO matters.
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GALLERY: Tens of Thousands of People Attend Rammstein’s Concert at Olympic Stadium on Saturday; Total of 80,000 Expected to See the German Metal Band in Two Days
We observed the crowd attending the Rammstein concert on Saturday.
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GALLERY: View Marimekko’s Latest Collection From the Runway in Esplanade Park
Thousands of people gathered in the park to observe the fashion show. View our gallery.
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Finnair to Start Charging Extra for Excess Carry-On Luggage
Punctuality is very important for Finnair’s customers, so in the near future, only a small bag is allowed at no extra cost.
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April Jazz 2023 – An Adroit Attempt to Serve Something for Everyone
We attended three gigs on opposite sides of the spectrum, and for the most part, enjoyed it.
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Desto’s Dubstep Takes Another Level
Desto gave a rare treat to the spectators at Ääniwalli, who were fortunate to witness the Helsinki-based electronic music artist perform his latest album live.
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GALLERY: View Marimekko’s Latest Collection From the Runway in Esplanade Park
Thousands of people gathered in the park to observe the fashion show. View our gallery.
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Finland Loses to Sweden in Eurovision Song Contest; An Inside Look at the Craze Around Käärijä
Here’s how the Finnish people went ‘nuts’ over the Finnish Eurovision contender, Käärijä.
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Footbridge Structure Collapses in Espoo; 24 to Hospital, Most Underaged
A footbridge structure failed in Tapiola, Espoo on Thursday morning injuring 27 people.
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Beach Weather to Arrive in Helsinki
Warm weather is ahead, and people are likely to find their way to the beaches.
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GALLERY AND REPORTAGE: Ukrainian President Zelensky Makes a Surprise Visit to Finland
President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Finland. Here’s our gallery and report.
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GALLERY AND VIDEO: About 70,000 People Attend the Capping of Havis Amanda on May Day’s Eve; View the Highlights
May Day’s Eve celebrations kicked off with a bang in Helsinki.
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Presidential Couple to Receive Traditional May Day Greetings at Presidential Palace on May 1
President Sauli Niinistö and his spouse Jenni Haukio will receive the traditional May Day greetings on Monday, the first of May, in the courtyard of the Presidential Palace in Helsinki.
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President Niinistö Visited South Africa and Namibia; Talked Security, Geopolitics and Football
President Sauli Niinistö made state visits to South Africa and Namibia last week. Here’s our report.
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VIDEO: Flag Crashes Down During Finnish President’s Press Conference in South Africa; Watch the Dramatic Clip
The press conference between President Sauli Niinistö and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa took a dramatic turn when a tall flag stand crashed down.
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NCP, Finns, Christian Democrats, Swedish People’s Party to Begin Government Formation Talks; Orpo: Difficulties Ahead
The National Coalition Party (NCP), the Finns Party (Finns), the Christian Democrats (CD) and the Swedish People’s Party (SPP) will participate in the government formation talks.
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Finland’s Parliamentary Election 2023 Coverage: Finland Veers Right; Left-Wing Leader, ‘I’m Pissed Off Like a Small Animal’; PM Marin to Step Down as SDP Leader
We followed Finland’s election night closely. Here’s our reportage.
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Prime Minister Sanna Marin to Step Down from Her Post as SDP Leader in Autumn; New PM to be Selected in Next Few Months
Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s announcement in a press conference on Wednesday confirms the fact that Finland will have a new prime minister soon.
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Finland is Now a Member of NATO
The Finnish national anthem and the NATO hymn were played, as Finland’s flag was raised outside NATO Headquarters in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, for the first time on Tuesday.
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Finland Becomes a NATO Member on Tuesday
President Sauli Niinistö will travel to Brussels and attend an accession ceremony at the NATO headquarters.
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Turkey Approves Finland’s NATO Application; The Last Hurdle Has Been Lifted
Turkey was the last country to ratify Finland’s accession to NATO.
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The Railway Strike Has Ended; Traffic to Return to Normal on Friday; A List of First Trains that Begin Operating
The strike began on Monday and stopped all train traffic in Finland. View a list of the first trains that will begin operating on Friday.
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Finland is the Happiest Country in the World for the Sixth Year in a Row
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report released on Monday.
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All Trains Stop on Monday Because of a Strike; Here’s a List of Bus Connections to Helsinki
The strike of Railway Union Finland (RAU) will halt train traffic from Monday until further notice.
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Turkey Ready to Start the Ratification Process for Finland’s NATO Membership
Finland is now closer than ever to being accepted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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GALLERY: Savoy JAZZFest’s Connected Performed One of the Best Jazz Concerts We’ve Heard in This Country
What a gig! Here’s our report.
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Ruoka & Mat Offers Asian Street Food in a New Cozy Place in Helsinki Center
Ruoka & Mat restaurant area in the renewed Fennia block offers a comfortable setting for your needs, whether it’s dining or a break from busy everyday life.
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President Niinistö to Visit Turkey to Meet with President Erdogan This Week
President Sauli Niinistö will make a working visit to Türkiye from March 16 to 17, the office of the Finnish president notes in a statement.
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Army Van of Finnish Defence Forces Catches Fire on Ring I and Jams the Traffic
A vehicle of the Finnish Defence Forces burst into flames on the busy road of Kehä I (Ring I) during heavy snowfall on Wednesday morning.
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Bus Servises Return Back to Normal on Monday After the Strike
The bus strike has ended, and bus services will return to normal on Monday.
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Ministry Proposes Breathalyzer and Drug Tests for Bike and E-scooter Riders
The police may in the future conduct breathalyzer and drug tests for people traveling with bikes and e-scooters.
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Finnish Parliament Approves NATO Bid
The proposal was approved by a vote of 184–7.
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National Bus Strike Begins on Wednesday Morning: These Bus Lines Are Affected in the Helsinki Region
View a list of the affected bus lines.
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‘The Time is Now to Ratify,” Says NATO Secretary General of Finland’s Membership; Prime Minister Marin Frustrated with the Delays of Becoming a NATO Member
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Helsinki today. Here’s what he said in a press conference with Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
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GALLERY: Finnish Heads of State Place Candles in a Memorial for Ukraine War Victims; A Sea of Candles Illuminate the Steps of Helsinki Cathedral
A candlelight memorial for the victims of the Ukrainian war gathered a large crowd on the Senate Square beginning late Friday afternoon. View our gallery.
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President Niinistö Commemorates the Victims of the Ukrainian War in a Statement
“One year ago Russia started its cruel, illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. It thought it would win. It thought Ukraine would break and our support would waver. It was wrong,” President Sauli Niinistö says.
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GALLERY: Students Take Over Ullanlinnamäki on Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday gathered around 1,000 students at Ullanlinnanmäki in Kaivopuisto, Helsinki, to celebrate ‘laskiainen’ in a very Finnish way.
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President Niinistö at Munich Security Conference: We Hear You Loud and Clear, President Zelensky
In his speech at the Munich Security Conference this past weekend, President Sauli Niinistö talked about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, world security and Finland’s agenda in its pursuit to join NATO. We publish President Niinistö’s remarks in full.
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Snowstorm Will Bring Up to 20 Centimeters of Snow to Southern Finland Over the Weekend; Bad Driving Weather Ahead
The weather is also going to become colder.
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GALLERY: School is Out; Studying is In – Upper Secondary School Seniors Have Left the Building
Tens of thousands of upper secondary school seniors known as abit in Finnish celebrated penkkarit across the country. Here’s our gallery from Helsinki.
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GALLERY AND VIDEO: Governor General of Canada Mary Simon Arrived in Finland; She’s the First Indigenous Person to Hold the Role, and Here’s What She Had to Say
We observe Mary Simon’s visit to Finland in our report, photographs and video. She’s the first Indigenous governor general of Canada.
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Governor General of Canada Mary Simon Visits Finland; Meets with President Niinistö at the Presidential Palace Today
Governor General of Canada Mary Simon will receive an official welcoming ceremony today at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki where President Sauli Niinistö will host the visit.
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Passengers Arriving in Finland From China Required to Present a Negative Covid Test
The aim of the recommendations is to reduce the risk of the geographical spread of a potential new variant and to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 during air travel.
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‘SISU’ Film Review and Interviews – A Man with a Bonfire Heart Kicks Nazis’ A**
We give this one a review score of 100%. In our video, we interviewed the director, Jalmari Helander, and the son of the lead actor, Onni Tommila.
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Finnish President Sauli Niinistö Visits Ukraine
President Sauli Niinistö is visiting Ukraine on Tuesday.
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Skier Iivo Niskanen Is the Athlete of the Year for the 4th Time; Pole Vaulter Wilma Murto Grabs Many Awards and Trusts the Flow
Here’s our report from the Finnish Sports Gala.
Read More‘M3gan’ Film Review: Forget Chucky; M3gan Redefines the Doll of Horror
Here’s our review of ‘M3gan,’ a paragon of horror, that we score 100%.
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Very Cold Weather Ahead in Southern Finland
The recent weather forecast is cold. Very cold.
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Prime Minister Marin in Her New Year’s Message: We Must Continue Our Efforts to Break Away From Russian Energy
In her New Year’s message, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) talked about the hurt in Ukraine, the Finnish relations with Russia and, among others, the energy crisis.
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President Niinistö Encourages Us to Find Strength in a Time Filled with Worries; Read His New Year’s Speech in Full
President Sauli Niinistö gave his traditional New Year’s speech on Sunday. He talked about finding strength in a time filled with worries, he compared Stalin with Putin and, among other things, spoke about brushing up our thinking related to internal security.
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American Rock Band Alltheprettythings Has the Majority of Listeners in Finland; We Aim to Find Out Why
In an interview with Finland Today, we attempt to find out more about the mysterious American group that Finns have been enjoying on streaming services.
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GALLERY: We Jazz Festival’s Venue Breaks the Mold in an Exemplary Way
Here’s our report of the magical weekend at the Korjaamo Culture Factory in Helsinki.
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GALLERY: Swedish Melodic Metal Band In Flames Brings Sauna Heat to Helsinki Ice Hall
View the highlights of In Flames’ performance in our photo gallery.
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VIDEO AND GALLERY: The Presidential Couple Receives Christmas Greetings; National Lucia Gets a Crown of Candles
We documented two of the traditional Christmas ceremonies in Finland. We wish our readers a Merry Christmas!
Read More‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ Film Review: A Stunning Bio-Drama of the Tormented Singer
Here’s our review. Score: 100%.
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President Niinistö to Attend JEF Leaders Meeting in Latvia; Topics Include European Security
The meeting includes discussions on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and European security.
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VIDEO AND GALLERY: Trams Derail and Snow Depth Reaches 46 Centimeters in Places as Snowstorm Hits Helsinki Region on Monday
We followed the winter’s first snowstorm in Helsinki center on Monday.
Read MoreVIDEO, GALLERY AND REPORTAGE: Finland Turns 105
We followed the Independence Day ceremonies and protests the whole day on December 6, 2022. Happy Independence Day, Finland!
Read More‘Violent Night’ Film Review: This Time They Messed With the Wrong Santa
Here’s a real Christmas treat in all the “wrong” ways. Score: 100%.
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CEO of Slush 2022 Pitching Contest Winner Immigram That Won €1 Million in an Interview with Finland Today: ‘Everywhere, the Immigrant Talent is the Power’
We joined Slush 2022, the world’s largest gathering of venture capital, at the end of last week in Helsinki. The two-day event brought together 12,000 people. We interviewed the co-founder and CEO of Immigram, Anastasia Mirolyubova, who felt that the money won from the pitching competition was really needed in their work related to making the life of immigrants easier. Here’s our report.
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President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique to Arrive in Finland for a Working Visit Next Week; President Nyusi to Meet with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Others
Mozambique is a long-term development cooperation partner of Finland but the previous presidential visit from the country in southeastern Africa was in 2008.
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Healthcare Professionals and People Taking Care of Overall Security Invited to the President’s Ball This Year
Finland’s Independence Day will be celebrated with a reception hosted by President Sauli Niinistö and Mrs. Jenni Haukio on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the Presidential Palace.
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President Niinistö at the Nordic Council’s 70th Anniversary: The Atmosphere in World Politics is Even Chillier Than During the Cold War
In his speech at the 70th anniversary of the Nordic Council, President Sauli Niinistö talked about the Nordic cooperation, the chilliest atmosphere since the Cold War, and among other things, the ongoing NATO process. Here are the Finnish president’s remarks in full.
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Ticket Prices of Public Transport to Increase Significantly in Helsinki
The prices of public transport will increase in the capital region starting on January 1, 2023.
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