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GREATER HELSINKI
GALLERY: Strikes Against the Government’s Policies Clear the City Center of People in Helsinki
The strikes against the government’s cuts cleared the streets of downtown Helsinki on...
Strikes Bring Public Transport to a Standstill on Friday; Here’s What Runs and What Doesn’t
Public transport will be disrupted on Friday.
VIDEO: 13,000 People in Senate Square Demand Talks With Government Instead of Dictatorial Approach
About 13,000 people, according to police estimates, took part in a protest called “Stop Now!” in the Senate Square on Thursday afternoon
Helsinki Faces Extremely Cold Weather
The low-temperature record may be broken in Helsinki this week.
Snow Causes Problems for Tram Services on Friday
The weather has once again caused Helsinki’s trams to run irregularly.
GALLERY: Lux Helsinki Lights Up Helsinki in Biting Frost in One of Its Most Creative Editions Yet
Lux Helsinki began on Wednesday evening, illuminating the Finnish capital in freezing weather that felt close to -30 degrees Celsius. View our gallery.
Over 150 Helsinki Buses Canceled Wednesday Afternoon Due to Icy Weather
The public transportation system has been struggling with the freezing conditions over the past few days.
Fireworks Are Banned in These Areas in Helsinki on New Year’s Eve; Is Yours on the List?
Here’s a complete list of where fireworks are prohibited in Helsinki this year.
City of Helsinki Celebrates New Year at Citizens’ Square with Käärijä as Headliner
The event starts with a children’s program. The night ends with a pyrotechnic display. Käärijä is not recommended for kids under twelve.
VIDEO: Police Fine Cyclist for Jaywalking
Police fined a cyclist in Helsinki for failing to give way to a motorist.
Footbridge Structure Collapses in Espoo; 24 to Hospital, Most Underaged
A footbridge structure failed in Tapiola, Espoo on Thursday morning injuring 27 people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Libraries in Capital Region to Start Charging a Fee for Forgotten Reservations
The aim of the fee is to get the reserved material more quickly to the customers of the libraries.
Free Parking Will End at City-Owned Areas in Espoo
These parking areas are located near the city’s service clusters and public transport hubs.
1,050 New City Bikes Arrive on the Streets of Helsinki; 3,872 Bikes Available in Capital Region at the Beginning of Season
City bikes have arrived back on the streets in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
HSL Makes Face Masks Compulsory on Tram, Bus, Train, and Metro
Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) is preparing to swiftly make wearing face masks mandatory.
New Restrictions for Capital Region: Private Gyms and Public Saunas to Close; Indoor Hobbies for Children Over 12 Suspended
The Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group has decided to impose a number of new restrictions including closing private gyms, public saunas and spas.
The Suspected School Shooter in Vantaa Planned His Attack, According to the Police; One Victim Killed, Two Girls Fight for Life
The events leading up to Tuesday’s school shooting in Viertola have begun to unfold. Here’s what we know so far.
Vantaa School Shooting Claims One 12-Year-Old Victim and Leaves Two Seriously Injured
The shooting at Viertola school in Vantaa left a 12-year-old dead and two students of the same age seriously injured. The incident sent shockwaves through the nation on Tuesday.
Student, 12, Suspected in Vantaa School Shooting; Three Pupils Injured
Police suspect a minor shot other students at Viertola school, Vantaa.