Finnish Aviation Union issues third strike warning for early July

The Finnish Aviation Union has issued a third strike warning affecting ground staff at Finnish airports on 7 July. The warning follows earlier notices for stoppages on 2 and 4 July. Each of the planned actions will last four hours. The National...

Helsinki-Turku train services cancelled for more than a month

Rail passengers will have to take replacement buses until late July, with track work cutting the link between Turku and Helsinki. Open image viewer Image: Anni Savolainen / Lehtikuva Passenger rail services between Helsinki and Turku are suspended...

Finnish Foreign Minister: The situation in Georgia is becoming increasingly difficult – the European Union stands with the Georgian people

“Unfortunately, the situation in Georgia is becoming increasingly difficult, especially for civil society and the country’s free people,” – said Finland’s Foreign Minister, Elina Valtonen, in response to a question from Euroscope editor Tamar...

ECS T10 2025 Finland Free Live Streaming: Watch BTCC Dark Knights vs Greater Helsinki Markhors European Cricket Series Match Online

The 22nd match of the ongoing ECS T10 Finland 2025 is scheduled to be played between BTCC Dark Knights and Greater Helsinki Markhors on June 27. The BTCC Dark Knights vs Greater Helsinki Markhors match is set to be hosted at the Kerava National...

Employees of the Finnish embassy with a complaint against the ambassador

Two complainants indicated today that a complaint was filed with the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs in February by seven employees against diplomat Titta Maja-Luoto, who has been serving in Portugal since last September. The alleged...

Obesity in Finland: One in four adults obese claims Finnish Institute 

According to the latest statistics published by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, one in four adults in Finland is classified as obese. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has revealed that 24.5% of adults in Finland have a...

Finnish man arrested for crossing border into Russia and back

A Finnish man has been arrested for allegedly crossing the border into Russia and returning without authorisation, the Southeast Finland Border Guard said on Friday. The suspect was apprehended in the Pitkäpohja area of Parikkala after technical...

German Navy vessel visits Helsinki, Turku

Elbe-class replenishment ship of the German Navy, FGS Main, will arrive in Finland for scheduled port visits, said Finnish Defence Forces in a press release on Thursday. The first routine call will take place in Helsinki from June 27 to 30 and the...

Unsettled weather suppresses blue-green algae in Finnish water

The situation with blue-green algae remained mostly calm in inland waters and it was few along coastal areas, said Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) in a press release on Thursday. The unsettled weather over the past week has made satellite...

Helsinki Pride Week to host 200+ events and parade

Helsinki Pride Week will take place from 23 to 30 June, with more than 200 events planned to celebrate and defend the rights of sexual and gender minorities. This year’s theme, “Pride without Borders,” underscores inclusivity and international...

Finnish leaders responses divided over US–Iran strikes

Finland has urged its nationals in Israel and Iran to consider leaving the countries following a sharp escalation in the Middle East, as President Alexander Stubb called for a firm stance against Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons. On Sunday,...

Ukraine not getting into NATO during Trump's presidency, says Finnish leader

NEW YORK, June 26. /TASS/. Ukraine will not be able to join NATO while US President Donald Trump is in power, but it may happen in the long run, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said. "It is realistic to say that if one of the key member states...

In Finnish border town, worry mounts over Russian military build-up

KUHMO - In a Finnish town a stone's throw from Russia, Moscow's reported military build-up on its side of the border is raising concerns about the Nordic country's security, locals told Agence France-Presse (AFP). Finland, which dropped decades of...

The Slow Biennial: Helsinki’s Gentle Vision for Environmental Art

Gunzi Holmström, From the Dark into the Great Blue Yonder, 2025. Photo: HAM / Helsinki Biennial / Sonja Hyytiäinen We often think of the Nordic countries as exemplars of sustainability in both lifestyle and cultural practices. Finland, in this...

US in talks to buy Finnish icebreaker, Trump confirms at NATO summit

The United States is negotiating with Finland to acquire a second-hand icebreaker, US President Donald Trump confirmed during a NATO summit in The Hague. Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has verified that discussions are...

'I'm impulsive with tattoos but a perfectionist with my music': meet Mexican-Finnish singer Joalin

Joalin (pronounced Yo-a-leen) may look like a Nordic starlet, with her elfin features and long blonde hair, but her upbringing has steeped her in Mexican musical culture. Born in Finland, she moved to Spain when she was three, then to Mexico when...

US Helsinki Commission Examines the Cost of a Bad Deal in Ukraine

Finns drive more often above speed limit than other Europeans

Finnish drivers drive clearly more often above the speed limit than drivers in other European countries on average, according to an internation study by the Finnish Road Safety Council. In the 30 days preceding the survey of the ESRA3 study, the...

Finns celebrate midsummer with bonfires, tradition on Seurasaari Island

HELSINKI, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Thousands gathered on Helsinki's Seurasaari Island Friday evening to celebrate Juhannus Eve, marking the start of Finland's cherished Midsummer Festival with bonfires and folk traditions. Held at the Seurasaari...

Application fee reduces Helsinki University Int`l master’s applicants

The University of Helsinki received a total of 4175 applications for admission in the international master’s programmes this year, said the university in a press release on Wednesday. The number of applicants fell by 60% in 2025 compared to last...