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According to the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS), the pandemic situation in the Uusimaa region has worsened, and there’s a lot of virus going around.

Stricter Restrictions on Restaurants Needed, According to Capital Region Covid Coordination Group

Posted by Editorial Team | November 10, 2021 10:38 am | Helsinki, Restrictions

The Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group bases its proposal on the increased need for hospital care for people being treated with symptoms caused by the coronavirus.

Helsinki Reveals Budget Plan to Secure Sustainable Growth of the City

Posted by Editorial Team | November 9, 2021 6:51 pm | Helsinki

Here are some of the key points of Helsinki’s budget plan for 2022.

810 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | November 9, 2021 1:10 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on November 9, 2021.

2,016 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | November 8, 2021 12:05 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on November 8, 2021.

GALLERY: Dozens Observe the Unveiling of Stockmann’s Christmas Window on Saturday

Posted by Tony Öhberg | November 6, 2021 6:15 pm | Gallery, Helsinki

The historical, festive window that unveiled the curtains for the first time in 1949 attracted large crowds to Helsinki center on Saturday afternoon.

788 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | November 5, 2021 12:19 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on November 5, 2021.

740 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | November 4, 2021 3:23 pm | Coronavirus in Finland, Nation

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on November 4, 2021.

1,150 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | November 3, 2021 12:06 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on November 3, 2021.

807 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | November 2, 2021 12:09 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on November 2, 2021.

Government Proposes a New Law on Clothing and Shoe Labeling to Satisfy EU Rules

Posted by Editorial Team | November 1, 2021 4:55 pm | Lifestyle, Parliament

Penalty payments because of incorrect or deficient labels have not been possible before.

1,460 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | November 1, 2021 12:55 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on November 1, 2021.

Clocks Are Turned Backward One Hour on Sunday Morning

Posted by Editorial Team | October 30, 2021 4:41 pm | Nation

The clocks are turned backward on Sunday morning, October 31, 2021.

Relations Between Finland and NATO Summarized in 5 Key Points

Posted by Editorial Team | October 30, 2021 3:08 pm | Politics

We summon five key points regarding NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg’s visit to Finland earlier in the week and offer a brief overview on what it would mean if Finland would join NATO.

The Wine Village is Part of the Largest Public Event at Messukeskus Since 2020

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 30, 2021 2:27 pm | Business, Food & Drinks

The Helsinki Book Fair, the Wine Village and the Record Fair combined form the largest public event at the Helsinki fair center since 2020.

572 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 29, 2021 3:07 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on 29, 2021.

673 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 28, 2021 12:19 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 28, 2021.

President Niinistö to Make a Working Visit to Russia

Posted by Editorial Team | October 28, 2021 10:19 am | President

President Sauli Niinistö will make a working visit to Russia and meet President of Russia Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday.

739 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 27, 2021 4:40 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 27, 2021.

1,732 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 11 New Deaths

Posted by Editorial Team | October 25, 2021 1:00 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 25, 2021.

I Joined a Polish Robot Exhibition at the Redi Shopping Center

Posted by Maithri Palicha | October 23, 2021 1:00 pm | Culture, Helsinki

I joined a Polish exhibition titled ‘Robopark’ at the Redi shopping center. Here’s what happened.

580 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 19, 2021 8:15 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 19, 2021.

1,310 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 18, 2021 11:52 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 18, 2021.

President Niinistö Tests Negative for the Coronavirus: ‘I Will Return to My Normal Schedule’

Posted by Editorial Team | October 18, 2021 11:28 am | President

President Sauli Niinistö has been self-isolating since last Thursday after being exposed to the coronavirus.

GALLERY: Linnanmäki Amusement Park Welcomes the Visitor to a Colorful Dreamland

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 17, 2021 9:57 am | Culture, Entertainment, Gallery

The Linnanmäki amusement park is endowed with color as the traditional Carnival of Light has kicked off.

Urbanization Trends in the Arctic

Posted by Editorial Team | October 15, 2021 3:31 pm | Environment, Feature

Could the Russian Arctic city of Norilsk, which recently announced a global urban redevelopment program, use the experience of its neighbors?

723 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 15, 2021 11:58 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our lateest coronavirus update on October 15, 2021.

502 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 14, 2021 2:08 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 14, 2021.

753 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 13, 2021 12:21 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 13, 2021.

A Photograph of a Family of Small Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic Wins the All About Photo Magazine Competition

Posted by Editorial Team | October 12, 2021 2:56 pm | Culture, Environment

This photograph’s victory is particularly noteworthy for the UNESCO-launched Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032), which will focus on the rights of native speakers of indigenous languages.

622 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 12, 2021 12:03 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 12, 2021.

1,618 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 11, 2021 12:05 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on Ocrober 11, 2021.

Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius Beats His Polish Counterpart Kownacki to a Pulp

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 10, 2021 5:43 am | Boxing

Helenius beat his Polish counterpart to a pulp in Las Vegas.

Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Robert Helenius to Face Polish Kownacki in a Rematch Tonight; ‘You Are Going to See the Best Helenius Yet’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 9, 2021 7:55 pm | Boxing

Here’s what to know and how to watch one of the most important fights of Helenius’ career.

Elokapina Climate Activists Block Entrance at Government Palace; Police Catch 51

Posted by Tony Öhberg | October 8, 2021 6:11 pm | Environment, Helsinki, Nation

The activists who refused to move away are suspected of various offenses.

325 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 8, 2021 1:38 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on Friday, Ocrober 8, 2021.

689 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 7, 2021 11:51 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 7, 2021.

666 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 6, 2021 11:56 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 6, 2021.

583 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 5, 2021 12:01 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 5, 2021.

1,302 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 136 in Hospital Care

Posted by Editorial Team | October 4, 2021 12:26 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on October 4, 2021.

James Bond Welcomes Viewers to Helsinki’s Korjaamo Kino

Posted by Jan Artiček | October 2, 2021 2:37 pm | Films, Helsinki

We spoke with one of the owners of Korjaamo Kino, Finnish actor Antti Luusuaniemi, about the new concept for the venue, its place in Helsinki cinema culture, and, of course, about James Bond.

562 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | October 1, 2021 12:29 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus udpate on October 1, 2021.

663 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 30, 2021 1:28 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 30, 2021.

GALLERY: Climate Activists Aimed to Stop Traffic in Helsinki Center for 10 Days; Police Catch 141

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 29, 2021 9:55 pm | Environment, Gallery, Helsinki

View the gallery. Read the story.

802 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 29, 2021 12:09 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 29, 2021.

Mediterranean Air to Sweep Over Finland on Friday; Warm Days Ahead

Posted by Editorial Team | September 29, 2021 10:09 am | Nation

The beginning of October is according to the latest forecast going to be warm.

409 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 28, 2021 11:58 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 28, 2021.

273 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland; 827 Last Weekend

Posted by Editorial Team | September 27, 2021 12:09 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 27, 2021.

510 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 24, 2021 12:04 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 24, 2021.

Top Russian and American Military Officers Meet in Finland; Hold Also Talks With President Niinistö

Posted by Editorial Team | September 23, 2021 6:28 pm | Military, President

The daylong session was held between General Mark Milley, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, and General Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian General Staff.

Police Catch Man Who Is Suspected of Holding a Gun in Herttoniemi on Thursday Afternoon

Posted by Editorial Team | September 23, 2021 5:27 pm | Crime, Helsinki, Nation

The police said on Twitter that their goal was to resolve the situation by negotiating with the suspect.

474 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 23, 2021 12:10 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 23, 2021.

Hard Winds Ahead Until Friday, Rains Until Sunday in Southern Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 23, 2021 10:05 am | Nation

The remaining week looks windy. And rainy.

Capital Region to Lift Restrictions on Public Events and Hobbies on October 1

Posted by Editorial Team | September 22, 2021 2:56 pm | Helsinki, Restrictions

Open-use sports facilities will no longer be subject to attendance restrictions from the beginning of October.

President Niinistö at the UN: Society Flourishes When Everyone Has an Active, Equal and Meaningful Role

Posted by Editorial Team | September 22, 2021 2:14 pm | President

President Sauli Niinistö addressed the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-sixth session in New York. Read the Finnish president’s remarks in full.

477 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 22, 2021 12:15 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 22, 2021.

860 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 21, 2021 12:45 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

391 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 18, 2021 2:49 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 18, 2021.

‘Tove’ Grabs the Prize for Best Film, and Wins in Six Other Categories Too at Jussi Film Awards

Posted by Editorial Team | September 18, 2021 2:34 pm | Films

‘Tove’ grabs prizes in most categories at the Finnish film awards.

Finnish Heavyweight Boxer Helenius Spars with Former World Champ Wilder; ‘Bring it!’

Posted by Tony Öhberg | September 18, 2021 2:30 pm | Boxing, Sports

Finnish heavyweight boxer Robert Helenius has flown to his final training camp before a long-awaited rematch against Polish Adam Kownacki.

President Niinistö Talks ‘Thoroughly’ with Russian President Putin

Posted by Editorial Team | September 18, 2021 9:56 am | President

The presidents addressed many topics ranging from Arctic initiatives to the Helsinki spirit.

501 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 17, 2021 12:37 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 17, 2021.

522 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 15, 2021 12:51 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latestcoronavirus update on September, 15, 2021.

The Metro and Trams to Stop Running Between Thursday and Friday; HKL: No Replacement Services Will Be Provided

Posted by Editorial Team | September 14, 2021 3:44 pm | Helsinki

Metro and tram services will not run between Thursday and Friday because of a work stoppage by drivers.

454 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 14, 2021 12:10 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 14, 2021.

213 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 13, 2021 12:27 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 13, 2021.

The Police Are Monitoring Condition of Tires Across the Country

Posted by Editorial Team | September 13, 2021 11:55 am | Nation

Between September 13 and 17, the police and traffic safety organizations are monitoring the condition of tires across the country.

Hard Winds and Rains Likely in Many Parts on Monday

Posted by Editorial Team | September 13, 2021 8:46 am | Nation

A warning for hard wind is in force.

Here Are the Highlights of the Government’s Budget Proposal for 2022

Posted by Jan Artiček | September 11, 2021 12:44 pm | Politics

The proposal, for example, seems committed to increasing work-based immigration. Here are the highlights.

490 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 10, 2021 12:00 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 10, 2021.

486 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 9, 2021 12:03 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 9, 2021.

632 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 8, 2021 12:41 pm | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 9, 2021.

544 New Coronavirus Infections in Finland

Posted by Editorial Team | September 7, 2021 11:53 am | Coronavirus in Finland

Here’s our latest coronavirus update on September 7, 2021.

Government to Begin Dismantling Coronavirus Restrictions ‘Immediately’

Posted by Editorial Team | September 7, 2021 10:27 am | Politics, Restrictions

While the government aims to fully dismantle the nationwide restrictions and comprehensive recommendations when at least 80 percent of people over 12 have been vaccinated twice, in practice the restrictive measures can be lifted proactively even before reaching the target vaccination coverage, the government noted on Monday.

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