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Rooftop chase in Helsinki after suspected basement break-in
Police in Helsinki launched a large-scale operation on Sunday afternoon after receiving a report of a suspected break-in at a residential building on Kalevankatu in the city centre. The operation began around 15:20 and lasted until early evening,...
In pics: 25th Helsinki Book Fair
A woman carrying her child reads a book at the 25th Helsinki Book Fair held at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre in Helsinki, Finland on Oct. 25, 2025. The 25th Helsinki Book Fair was held from Oct. 23 to 26 under the theme "The Power of...
Finnish police officer dismissed over €3,000 bribe
A senior officer at the East Uusimaa Police Department has been dismissed after being convicted of accepting a €3,000 bribe in exchange for confidential information. The officer, a 59-year-old man with a long career in law enforcement, received a...
‘He trained us like Cool Runnings’: how Australian brothers took on niche Finnish sport to become the Finskaroos
Bernie Bolger and his brother didn’t really know much about Finska when they spotted an advertisement four years ago for the national championships in Sydney. “We told some friends and all decided it would be funny if we signed up,” he recalls....
Sanctions against Russia important, but pressure must be increased – Finnish FM
Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen praised the recent U.S. and EU sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector but called for greater pressure to force Moscow to end its war against Ukraine. That is according to Bloomberg, Ukrinform reports....
Finnish PM calls for Ukraine to be provided with Tomahawk missiles
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo believes that US President Donald Trump should allow Ukraine to use American long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. Orpo noted in an interview with Politico that...
Finland blocks a dozen property deals over national security concerns
The Finnish Ministry of Defence has refused authorisations for 11 real-estate purchases by non-EU/EEA nationals – including Russian, Israeli, Kazakh and Kyrgyz citizens – after deeming the assets strategically sensitive, Finnish broadcaster Yle...
Finnish court no release Simon Ekpa, give am $50,000 compensation
Some social media users don claim sey one Finnish court give judgment make dem release Simon Ekpa, pro-Biafra agitator, wey don already collect prison sentence. Plenti social media users bin post di claim for Facebook and Instagram — for wetin...
Finnish premier says new sanctions on Russia could mark turning point in war
ISTANBUL Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Thursday that the recent EU and US sanctions on Russia could change the course of the war, according to broadcaster Yle. "(Russian President) Putin believes only in power. If we want to stop the...
Finnish carbon-neutral ferry aims to set global benchmark for shipping
This initiative aims to set a global standard for sustainable shipping, despite international setbacks in carbon-pricing frameworks. In Finland, one of the world's first large passenger ferries to go carbon neutral aims to set the global standard...
The smartphone for children that blocks porn
Can the world’s first smartphone that auto-blocks nude content help to create a safer online space for children? A Finnish phone company has dialled up the last word in kid-friendly mobiles: a handset that automatically stops nude images from...
Tightened Finnish citizenship law to enter into force on Dec 17
Helsinki Airport sees higher passengers, domestic airports lower in Sep
A total of 1.7 million passengers flew through Finnish airports in September 2025, according to Statistics Finland. The number of passengers increased by one per cent compared to September 2024. The number of passengers on domestic flights...
Finnish Maritime Company WE Tech Solutions Opens Office in Japan to Strengthen Ties with Local Market
WE Tech Solutions officially opens its’ first office in Japan under the name WE Tech Solutions KK, located in the port city of Kobe. This new office represents an important step in line with the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in...
Finnish technology powers Bangkok’s new Orange Line railway network
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) has chosen Finnish technology leader Nokia to deploy a next-generation communications network for the city’s upcoming MRT Orange Line — a major infrastructure project set to connect...
Finnish American group hosts night to plan
Published 10:29 am Tuesday, October 21, 2025 NASELLE — The Finnish American Folk Festival will host a mixer, with trivia about the festival and local history for prizes, with drinks and light snacks. The event will take place at the Appelo...
Delhi govt procures Finnish amphibius dredger boost Yamuna cleaning efforts
Delhi government's irrigation and flood control department has procured a special dredger from Finland to undertake large-scale dredging, desilting and cleaning operations of the Yamuna river and the Sahabi river basin. The Amphibious Classic 4...
Timor-Leste President, Finnish Foreign Minister Join Arrivals For ASEAN Summit
SEPANG, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- World leaders continue to arrive in Malaysia on Friday for the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. Among the dignitaries was Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta. The aircraft carrying him touched down at the Bunga...
General : Timor-Leste President, Finnish Foreign Minister Join Arrivals For ASEAN Summit
SEPANG, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- World leaders continue to arrive in Malaysia on Friday for the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. Among the dignitaries was Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta. The aircraft carrying him touched down at the Bunga...
Helsinki's design and architecture museum names chief curator
Carson Chan at the site of the new Museum of Architecture and Design in Helsinki. Photo: Anni Koponen Helsinki is making a major cultural investment in design and architecture with the creation of the new Museum of Architecture and Design, set to...