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Finnish forward Jani Nyman marks new chapter in NHL journey
Finnish forward Jani Nyman debuts with promise in the new NHL season, fueled by family support and aiming for consistency in his performance. SEATTLE — After being called up and scoring in his NHL debut last season, Finnish forward Jani Nyman has...
Trump’s pharma strategy ‘holds Europe hostage’, Finnish MEP warns
As a member of the EU-US delegation, Finnish MEP Maria Guzenina (S&D) has closely followed how Donald Trump has shifted his negotiation tactics with the pharma industry. After initially trying to cut drug prices through executive orders, the US...
Arelion Expands Baltic Network with High-Capacity Helsinki–Warsaw Route
Arelion announced the completion of a major expansion of its Baltic network, constructing a fully diverse, high-capacity route between Helsinki and Warsaw, creating a resilient ring for traffic between Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania...
Waldorf Astoria makes Nordic debut with opening of luxury hotel in Helsinki’s historic centre
Hilton has opened Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, its first luxury property in the Nordics, featuring private spa suites, the Peacock Bar and dedicated personal concierge service. HELSINKI, FINLAND – Waldorf Astoria has officially entered the Nordic...
Finnish economy back on recovery path: financial group
HELSINKI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Finnish economy is showing signs of renewed recovery after slowing earlier this year, with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to grow by 2 percent in 2026, according to OP Financial Group's latest forecast...
How Finnish glass design enchanted the world and keeps evolving
Heat radiates intensely. Deep rumbles and bangs echo through the air. A glassblower gathers a small, glowing mass of molten glass from the furnace onto the tip of a blow pipe and lifts it into the air. It seems as if the glass is dancing. With...
Finnish Foreign Minister congratulated on the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressing confidence that it will significantly contribute to building a stable future for Armenia and developing cooperation in the region
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. The Prime Minister highlighted the effective cooperation with the OSCE, noting that an active dialogue has been established over the past...
Europe can rearm in 5 years to deter Russia, Finnish president says
President Trump is “100 per cent” committed to defending his Nato allies and Europe will hit its rearmament targets in as little as five years, the Finnish president has told The Times. President Stubb, whose strong rapport with Trump has...
Kalmar’s interim report January–September 2025: Improved profitability in the quarter
Record-high comparable operating profit margin of 13.8 percent, supported by Services and improved efficiency Global market uncertainty persisted, volatility in the tariff and trade policy landscape dampened decision-making Solid performance in...
Van containing gas cylinders explodes in Helsinki, 2 wounded
Two persons were injured when a van exploded at Mellunkylä area in Helsinki early Monday night, police said in a press release. The explosion occurred at about 12:20 a.m. when the van containing gas cylinders was parked near the intersection of...
Sailfish OS: Open-Source Mobile Alternative to Android and iOS
In the ever-evolving world of mobile operating systems, few stories capture the spirit of resilience and innovation quite like that of Sailfish OS. Born from the ashes of Nokia’s ambitious but short-lived MeeGo project, Sailfish represents a...
News: Children Of Bodom to Reunite for Alexi Laiho Tribute Show in 2026
Children Of Bodom are to reunite for an Alexi Laiho tribute show which will take place on February 26, 2026, at the Tavastia-club in Helsinki, Finland. The show will be titled A Celebration Of Music. The performance will be carried on by bassist...
Finnish government cancels proposed film industry budget cuts
The Finnish government has cancelled a previously planned reduction of up to €7.8m (US$8.7m) in public investment in film production, according to Yle.fi. The cuts would have impacted the Finnish Film Foundation’s (FFF) funding, reducing the...
West must help Ukraine defend itself, not surrender – Finnish foreign minister
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin does not want peace, and therefore the West should support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression rather than push it toward surrender. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said this to journalists ahead...
Van explosion kills 2 outside of Joroinen hotel
Published : 01 Nov 2025, 22:13 Updated : 01 Nov 2025, 22:17 Two persons were killed when a van exploded outside of a hotel at Joroinen, a municipality under North Savo region on Saturday afternoon, police said. The explosion took place in front of...
Citira Holding’s Lapin Kumi acquires Rengas-Heikki tyre shop in Northern Finland
Lapin Kumi, Citira’s Finnish tyre services chain, has acquired the Rengas-Heikki tyre shop in Oulu, northern Finland. The acquisition continues Citira’s tyre retail expansion strategy in the Nordic region and expands Lapin Kumi’s operations in...
Japanese Tea Promoted Through Sauna Experience Giving Relaxation to Body, Mind
Courtesy of Ishidatamichaya En Guests relax with the aroma of tea while enjoying a sauna in Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture. By Yuki Sasaki / Japan News Staff Writer 12:07 JST, November 2, 2025 MITO — In an effort to promote tea leaves, people in...
Helsinki Shipyard Ensuring Optimal Performance in Future Newbuilds
The cruise market is currently in a very good state, and European shipyards have very good orderbooks for years to come, said Antti Leino, director of public affairs, Eija Oraviita-Kaiku, communications manager, and Jussi Lehtinen, vice president...
Almost 50% of Finns with Chronic Conditions Experience Medication Therapy as a Burden
A groundbreaking population-based study recently unveiled that nearly half of individuals with chronic illnesses wrestle with a significant medication-related burden (MRB), a multidimensional phenomenon that poses profound challenges to effective...
Historic Rauhalinna estate reopens in Finnish Lakeland after $17.5m. restoration
Rauhalinna, a landmark lace villa in Finland’s Lake Saimaa region, has reopened for private buyout stays after a $17.5 million restoration, offering exclusive accommodation for up to 20 guests. SAVONLINNA, FINLAND – Rauhalinna, one of Finland’s...