‘Free Skate’ Film Review: This One, Folks, is the Best Finnish Film of the Year
Here’s our review.
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The Blow of the Bronze Bomber Casts a Shadow Over Helenius’ Career; Here’s What Happens Next in the Life of the Finnish Heavyweight Boxer
We observed the fight and talked to people close to Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius after his loss to Deontay Wilder in an attempt to discover Helenius’ next move.
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Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius to Face Former Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder Early on Sunday Morning; Helenius to Finland Today ‘You Are Going to See the Best Version of Me Ever!’
Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius returns to the ring against the former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder. Here’s our interview.
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Helsinki’s First LRV is Rolling, and We Board the Prototype; Light Rail Vehicles to Replace Bus Route 550
We boarded a prototype LRV in the test depot nearby Itäkeskus. Here’s what it was like.
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Metro to Start Running to Kivenlahti in December; West Metro Extended with Five New Stations
The new section of the line is seven kilometers long, with five new stations.
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Here’s What it’s Like to Sail on German Training Ship Gorch Fock
We toured the boat and spoke to members of the navy to learn more about what it takes to sail the seas on the Gorch Fock.
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Head of the International Energy Agency Warns About Two Difficult Winters in Europe While Visiting Finland
Faith Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), warned the Economic Council of Finland of a difficult winter
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Krista Kiuru Returns to Her Post as Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services
President Sauli Niinistö reappointed member of Parliament Krista Kiuru (the SDP) as the minister of family affairs and social services.
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GALLERY: HJK Helsinki Plays 1 – 1 in UEFA Europa League Game Against Bulgarian Ludogorets
View the gallery of some of the highlights of the exciting game.
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Helsinki Bans Studded Tires on Lönnrotinkatu
The pilot ban on studded tires came into force at the end of September. The aim of the three-year pilot is to improve air quality and reduce traffic noise in the area.
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Canadian Laila Biali’s Piano-Powered Jazz Performance in Porvoo Proves that Jazz and Gravel Stomping Can’t Coexist Peacefully
Canadian Laila Biali performed at the 10th anniversary of Porvoo Jazz Festival in a venue better suited for heavy metal.
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Here’s What Happens When You Combine One of the Finest Jazz Trios in Finland with a Symphony Orchestra
Timo Lassy’s first concert with his trio and a full orchestra was a dream come true for Lassy and for the audience.
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Frenchman and Finn Find Synergy in Jazz Compositions Inspired by Ravel
French Andy Emler and Finnish Eero Tikkanen created a mesmerizing experience around Maurice Ravel’s music.
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Bo Kaspers Orkester Has Matured for Over 30 Years; Now’s the Time to Enjoy the Results
Bo Kaspers Orkester’s concert at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki was one of the highlights of the year.
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Finnish Borders Now Closed From Russian Tourists
The restrictions came into force at midnight on Friday.
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Miss Finland 2022 Petra Hämäläinen is Looking Forward to Winning Miss Universe
Petra Hämäläinen, 26, from the southeastern city of Savonlinna, was crowned the new Miss Finland. Here’s our report of what happened behind the scenes and about Petra’s passion for becoming a Miss Universe candidate.
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Government Decides on Budget Proposal for 2023; Here’s How a Lower VAT Rate Will Affect Electricity Bill; Read Full Report on Details of the Proposal
We highlight some of the measures that will affect everyday life. We also put the full budget proposal under scrutiny.
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Finlands Cuts Russian Tourist Visa Applications to Half Beginning on Thursday
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is limiting the number of visa application appointments available in Russia each day to half of normal.
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Drug Dealing and Troublemaking Disturb Passengers in Metro; Police Begin Intensive Surveillance Period
The surveillance period, which begins on August 29, aims to improve safety in the metro traffic and at the stations along the route.
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GALLERY: The Inauguration of Design Helsinki Festival Showcased Some of the Best in Nordic and Finnish Design
The festival’s exclusive two-day program featured multiple showrooms in the heart of the capital for the visitor to explore.
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The Venetian Festival Urges People to Celebrate the End of the Summer on the Seashores of Helsinki on Saturday
The Venetian Festival marks the end of the boating and cottage season. In Helsinki, it’s the first time that neighborhood associations are joining forces to create events across the city.
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German Training Ship Gorch Fock Visiting Helsinki; Open to Public
The ship, which is almost 90 meters long, will berth at Katajanokka during the visit and will be open to the public.
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Miss Finland 2022 Finalists Pose wih Sunflowers on the Independence Day of Ukraine
Ten finalists of Miss Finland 2022 beauty competition pose in photos with sunflowers, known widely as a symbol of peace.
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Prime Minister Marin Almost Bursts Into Tears When Describing Her Past Week at Public Event
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) is again all over the national news. This time for tears and emotions.
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Read the Full Transcript of President Niinistö’s Speech at the Ambassadors’ Conference
In his speech at the Ambassadors’ Conference on Tuesday at the Little Parliament in Helsinki, President Sauli Niinistö talked, among other things, about the Russian aggression in Ukraine, NATO and Turkey. Here are the Finnish president’s remarks in full.
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The Prancing Prime Minister’s Drug Test Turns Out Negative; Then a Picture of Breasts Surfaces and Causes Apologies
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) has found herself in the wildest media frenzy of her career. Here’s what happened, and what to think about it.
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GALLERY AND REPORTAGE: Flow Festival Attracted Record Attendance and Featured Some of the Most Touching Performances of Summer
In the span of three days, we heard mesmerizing harp playing, groovy boogaloo and some of the finest in alternative rock. Here’s our gallery and reportage.
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GALLERY: UEFA Super Cup Final Gathers Thousands From Around the World to Observe the Football Game in Helsinki
We observed the night from football fans’ perspective when Real Madrid faced Eintracht Frankfurt in Helsinki.
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GALLERY: Explosive Jazz on the Island That Used to Store Sea Mines
Lonna is a small island near Suomenlinna but capable of hosting some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz. Helsinki-based We Jazz organization created one of the highlights of the Finnish festival summer when they arranged Odysseus.
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GALLERY: We Spent Three Days at Pori Jazz Festival in the Rain with 200,000 People, And it Was the Best of Times!
Here’s our massive gallery from spending three days at the jazziest (and funkiest) festivals in this beautiful Nordic country.
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Finnish Leaders Express Condolences at Death of Japan Ex-PM Abe; ‘Deeply Shocked, Our Thoughts are With the People of Japan’
The assassination on Friday of Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has sent shockwaves around the world, Finland included.
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GALLERY: Tuska Metal Festival Attracts Record Crowd: 49,000; View Our Massive Photo Gallery
We spent three days at the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki. View our gallery of over 90 photos.
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NATO Invites Finland and Sweden to Join the Military Alliance
The agreement between Turkey, Finland and Sweden paved the way for the invitation.
Read More‘Elvis’ Film Review: Stunning Work by Butler, Luhrmann and Hanks
Here’s our review of this well-rounded biopic.
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Turkey Supports Finland’s NATO Membership; Read President Niinistö’s Statement in Full
Finland Today publishes President Sauli Niinistö’s statement in full after he met with the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, together with the Swedish prime minister, Magdalena Andersson.
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President Sauli Niinistö to Travel to Madrid for NATO Summit
President Niinistö will participate in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of heads of state and government.
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Hot Weather Ahead for Midsummer and Beyond
The weather’s going to be hot for Midsummer and beyond.
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GALLERY: New Terminal at Helsinki Airport Brings Services Under One Roof
Finavia opened a new terminal at Helsinki Airport on Tuesday, which centralizes the check-in, security controls and baggage claims in a single terminal.
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Tuesday, June 21, was the Longest Day of the Year
The start of summer astrologically falls on the summer solstice, and in Finland it’s today; it marks the moment when the Earth’s poles are at their maximum tilt toward the sun.
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The Summer Events Began with Burgers, Whitefish and Jazz
To celebrate the beginning of the summer, we attended the earlier days of two festivals, which reach their climax on Saturday. Which one do we recommend? Both.
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‘The Natural Forms’ Exhibition of 2022 at Finnish President’s Summer Residence Open to Public; Closed in August for Two Years
We visited the exhibition that includes works inspired by flora, the organic shapes of plants and fruit and the use of natural materials at the president’s official summer residence, Kultaranta, in Naantali, southwestern Finland.
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Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Prime Minister Sanna Marin has tested positive for the coronavirus.
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School is Out, Summer is Here; 61,000 Students Finish Comprehensive School
On Saturday, students across the country are celebrating the end of the academic year.
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GALLERY: National Parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces Attracted a Large Crowd in Helsinki
The national parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces takes over the streets in Helsinki on Saturday.
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Soul Legend Nicole Willis Draws a Full Crowd at Temppeliaukio Church; 2022 World Village Festival Takes the Next Level
This year’s edition of the World Village Festival was fascinating with various venues spread across the city.
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Prime Minister Marin Attends Confidential Bilderberg Meeting in Washington D.C.
The 68th Bilderberg Meeting will take place from June 2 to 5 in Washington, D.C., USA. The annual conference is designed to foster dialogue between Europe and North America.
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Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta in Helsinki: We Would Need 1.6 Earths to Maintain Current Way of Life
Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, an Indian-British economist, traveled to Finland to describe his findings from the Dasgupta Review, a report that has attracted wide international attention.
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GALLERY: Finland Wins World Championship in Ice Hockey; Finns Go Amok, Tear Down Fence Around Statue of Havis Amanda in Helsinki
“The wall has collapsed!” Finns go bezerk in Helsinki after Finland wins gold in world championship ice hockey.
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Prime Minister Marin Visited Ukraine by Invitation; She Visited Mass Gravesites and Got to Know About the Cruelty
Prime Minister Sanna Marin visited Ukraine on Thursday. She wanted to get first-hand experience of the damage done by the war that has been ongoing for over three months.
Read More‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Film Review: Year’s Best Film by Far
Here’s our review with a hundred percent score.
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Russia Cuts Natural Gas Deliveries to Finland; Ministry of Economic Affairs Notes That the Situation is Under Control
Finland prepares to secure its natural gas supply by leasing a massive LNG terminal vessel from Excelerate Energy in the United States.
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Macy Gray Sings Finns Into a Frenzy in Helsinki
Macy Gray, the Grammy-winning, soul, jazz and R&B singer, entertained a big room full of people at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki. Before the show, she talked to Finland Today about her approach to music.
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President Niinistö to Meet U.S. President Biden at the White House on Thursday
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden will join the visit.
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Finland and Sweden Formally Submit NATO Applications at the Same Time
Finland and Sweden submitted their applications for NATO membership at the same time on Wednesday.
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‘Never Again Alone’ Finnish Parliament Votes 188-8 in Favor of Joining NATO
On May 17, Parliament adopted an opinion on government reports on the changing security environment and Finland’s application to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO.
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Finland Seeks NATO Membership Officially; President Niinistö: ‘A New Era is Opening’
On Sunday, a historic press conference was arranged at the Presidential Palace where President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin told about Finland’s decision to apply for NATO membership.
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Read the Report on Finland’s NATO Membership Word for Word
On Sunday, May 15, the Finnish government adopted the Report on Finland’s Accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The report describes the grounds for Finland’s NATO membership.
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British PM Boris Johnson in Finland: U.K. is Ready to Help Finland Militarily; President Niinistö About Russia’s Reaction to NATO Membership: ‘Look in the Mirror’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain visited Finland on Wednesday evening to sign a joint statement.
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President Niinistö and PM Marin: ‘Finland Must Apply for NATO Membership Without Delay’
President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin published a joint statement on Finland’s NATO membership on Thursday morning.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain to Visit Finland on Wednesday
President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain will meet in Helsinki.
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Prime Minister Marin to Visit Japan
Prime Minister Sanna Marin will visit Japan from May 10 to 12.
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Sanni Mustajärvi, 92, Was the Eldest to Receive a White Rose Class I Medal from President Niinistö in the Offical Mother’s Day Ceremony
Sanni Mustajärvi was one of the 30 mothers to receive a medal for their efforts in taking care of their families.
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GALLERY: Finnish Filmmakers and Actors Dress Up for the Red Carpet at the Jussi Film Awards; ‘Compartment no. 6’ Wins in Eight Categories
Finland Today attended the Finnish film awards. View the gallery and check out the winners.
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Greenpeace Climate Activists Climb on Top of Helsinki Railway Station: ‘Stop Russia’s Coal Trains’
Greenpeace climbs on top of a landmark building in the Helsinki center.
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President Niinistö Has Another Discussion About Finland’s Security: The Goal is to Ensure Security in All Circumstances
The conversation on Finland’s security takes another step further.
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Prime Minister Marin Met German Chancellor Scholz: ‘Finland is Speaking About the Security Guarantee with Big NATO Countries’
The discussions at the meeting focused on the changed security situation in Europe.
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Prime Minister Marin to Visit Berlin to Meet German Chancellor Scholz on Tuesday; Swedish PM Andersson Also to Join the Event
At the invitation of German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) will attend a meeting at the castle retreat of Schloss Meseberg near Berlin on Tuesday.
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A Week-Long Strike Closes Schools, Daycare Centers, Libraries and More in Major Cities
On Tuesday, a strike of municipal sector employees involving over 81,000 people in ten different municipalities will begin.
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GALLERY: Tens of Thousands Celebrate May Day (Vappu) in Helsinki
Hyvää vappua! Click to view our gallery.
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Man Drives Car into a Crowd on Northern Esplanade in Helsinki Where Thousands Were Celebrating May Day’s Eve
A man, 33, drove a black Mercedes into a crowd on Northern Esplanade at 19:00 on Saturday, in an area where tens of thousands of people were celebrating May Day’s Eve on Saturday.
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How to Celebrate Vappu in Helsinki Like a Finn; The 2023 Edition
Helsinki is one of the best places to celebrate May Day (vappu) in Finland. Here’s your guide to blend in.
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Porvoo Jazz Festival Is a Treat to the Senses: Peela Paves the Way with the Best Jazz Gig of the Early Spring
The Helsinki-based sextet consists of younger players that have indulged in the jazz realm with more passion than some of their older contemporary peers.
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50,889 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 844 in Hospital Care
Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 21, 2022.
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Helsinki Area Drops Mask Requirement; Here’s Where it’s Still Recommended to Wear a Mask
THL, HSL and the Helsinki Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group have updated their policy for wearing face masks.
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President Niinistö Tests Positive for Coronavirus
President Sauli Niinistö has tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday, the Finnish president’s office notes in a statement.
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Sunny Days Ahead; +18 Degrees Celsius Possible on Thursday
Thursday, especially, according to meteorologists, will be warm.
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After Swedish PM Andersson Visited Finland in March, PM Marin Visits Sweden to Talk About NATO
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) met with her Swedish counterpart, Magdalena Andersson, in Stockholm, Sweden on Wednesday.
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Report on Changes in the Security Environment Has Been Published; Evaluates Benefits and Risks of Joining NATO
“The preparatory work for the report began after I requested an assessment of Finland’s security policy options and the risks and benefits associated with them,” President Sauli Niinistö says.
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President Niinistö and German President Steinmeier in a Message to President Putin: ‘Dear President, Stop This Madness’
Both presidents strive to support the actions that could quickly lead to peace or even to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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Prime Minister Marin and Her Irish Counterpart Martin: The Truth Must Be Told About Russia’s Illegal Military Aggression Against Ukraine
The discussions between the Finnish prime minister and her Irish counterpart stressed the important role of the unity of the EU and the West in condemning Russia’s actions and assisting Ukraine.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky in His Video Address to Finnish Parliament: Should Russia Invade Your Country, They Will Do What Happened in Bucha to Your Cities
On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Finnish Parliament via a live video broadcast.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Speak to the MPs of the Finnish Parliament on Friday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address MPs of the Finnish Parliament via a video link in the Plenary Hall of the Parliamentary Building on Friday,
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Prime Minister of Ireland Micheal Martin to Visit Finland on Friday
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) and Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin will meet in Helsinki on Friday. During his visit, Prime Minister Martin will also meet with President Sauli Niinistö.
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7,216 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland
Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 7, 2022.
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5,690 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland
Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 6, 2022.
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Arrive in Finland for a Working Visit on Friday
President Niinistö and Federal President Steinmeier will hold official discussions at the Presidential Palace.
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6,450 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland
Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 5, 2022.
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11,710 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland
Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 4, 2022.
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Winter is Making a Comeback This Week; As Much as 30 Centimeters Expected to Fall in Some Areas
This week the springy weather will turn wintry in many areas.
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5,950 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland
Here’s our latest coronavirus update on April 1, 2022.
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25,000 Nurses Begin Strike on Friday; HUS: Nearly All Non-Urgent Care Must Be Postponed
The Finnish nurses’ unions Tehy and Super have begun a strike at 06:00 on Friday morning.
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E-Scooters to Get Dedicated Parking Places in Helsinki Center During a Trial
A shared e-scooter parking experiment is set to start in the center of Helsinki.
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Prime Minister Marin and President Niinistö Talk About NATO’s Principles and What it Takes to Join the Alliance with Secretary General Stoltenberg
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg had a video call on Tuesday. President Sauli Niinistö had a phone discussion with the secretary general on Monday.
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9,541 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland
Here’s our latest coronavirus update on March 31, 2022.
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