Finnish President Alex Stubb Praises Trump for Peace Deal During Oval Office Meeting

Finnish President Alexander Stubb heaped praise on President Donald Trump Thursday for brokering the first stage of a historic peace deal between Hamas and Israel. Stubb congratulated Trump during their Oval Office meeting during his state visit...

State and municipalities reach agreement on Länsirata rail project

The Finnish state and six municipalities have reached agreement on the first-phase shareholder contract for the Länsirata railway project. The Ministry of Transport and Communications announced the outcome on Friday after prolonged negotiations....

Putin flaunts new nuke submarine capable of firing ‘doomsday’ Poseidon torpedoes after string of Armageddon weapon tests

RUSSIA has unveiled a new nuclear submarine built to unleash radioactive tidal waves on the West. The hulking Khabarovsk is designed to carry Vladimir Putin’s Poseidon nuclear drones, the infamous torpedoes capable of wiping out entire coastal...

Finnish manufacturer to establish US headquarters in suburban Cincinnati, create jobs

CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A Finnish manufacturer is establishing its first North American facility, with plans to locate it in Mason. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday, Oct. 8, that Vilpe USA LLC was awarded incentives...

Finnish Prosecutors Appeal Court Ruling on Eagle S Cable-Damage Case

Prosecutors in Finland are appealing a lower court ruling that found that the nation does not have any legal jurisdiction over subsea infrastructure sabotage within its exclusive economic zone. The ruling brought a halt to the trial of three...

Finnish prosecutor to appeal Eagle S case dismissal

A Finnish lower court ruled it lacks jurisdiction over the Eagle S tanker suspected of damaging an undersea cable; the prosecutor is appealing. A lower court decided not to proceed with charges alleging that the tanker Eagle S caused multiple...

Blueprint Gaming to supply Finnish state monopoly

Veikkaus players will now have access to Blueprint Gaming’s full library of online slot titles following new agreement. By Rory Calland Key points: - Blueprint’s whole portfolio of 500+ games will be available to Finnish players - Veikkaus is...

HELLOWEEN Announces North American Leg of '40 Years Anniversary Tour' For Spring 2026

German power metal legends HELLOWEEN have announced the North American leg of their "40 Years Anniversary Tour". Support on the trek, which will take palace next spring, will come from Finnish melodic metallers BEAST IN BLACK. 2026 "40 Years...

KREATOR Pay Homage To DARIO ARGENTO's Horror Classic 'Suspiria' With Video For New Single 'Tränenpalast'

German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR will release their sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World", on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Tränenpalast", can be seen...

‘I’m succeeding better now’: what Finland’s partying prime minister did next

The leaked video appeared while the prime minister was wrestling with the biggest threat to Finland’s security in decades. It showed her at a party in a lacy black top, grinding against her friends and lip-syncing to the Finnish pop song The Beast...

49% of Model 3s Failed Finnish Inspections

One of the major positives of electric vehicle ownership comes in the form of a simplified maintenance schedule. The vehicles themselves simply contain fewer moving parts that can wear or need regular attention. That said, some EV owners in...

Travel special: How one library became the national attraction in Finland

I was in Helsinki last month, as part of a Climate Solutions visit organised by the Finnish government. I was hoping the airport taxi driver would be chatty, that he’d tell me what to expect from the weather, at least list the good spots to eat....

Finnish workwear: Fashioned with purpose

From timeless wardrobe essentials to meaningful accessories, Finnish workwear reflects culture and values. The art of meaningful style 1. Lesley bouclé blazer, Andiata; 2. Precious slingback 55, Hagelstam; 3. Vida brushed top, Almada Label; 4....

Finnish goalie Emilia Kyrkkö feels at home with SCSU women's hockey team

ST. CLOUD — Once Mira Jalosuo started showing recruiting interest in Emilia Kyrkkö, there was little doubt as to where she would be playing college hockey. Jalosuo was an assistant coach for the St. Cloud State women's hockey team in 2022 when she...

Georgia Fines Finnish Foreign Minister for Joining Protest, Files Complaint to OSCE

By Liza Mchedlidze Friday, October 17, 2025 Georgia's Interior Ministry has fined Finnish Foreign Minister and current OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen 5,000 lari for taking part in a protest on Tbilisi's Rustaveli Avenue. The Georgian...

Finnish President Arrives at White House for Icebreaker Deal Announcement

Finnish president congratulates Trump on 'peace in the Middle East'

Two killed in van explosion outside hotel in Joroinen

Two people have died after a van exploded outside a hotel in the eastern Finnish town of Joroinen on Saturday afternoon. The blast occurred around 12.30pm in front of Hotel Joronjälki. According to police, the explosion triggered a fire that...

October temperatures exceed averages across Finland

October 2025 was warmer than normal throughout Finland, with some parts of the country recording temperatures significantly higher than long-term averages, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute. Monthly average temperatures ranged from...

Finland to strengthen China partnership, deepen multi-area cooperation in years to come: Finnish senior official

Jukka Salovaara, the permanent state secretary in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, gives a speech to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Finland in Beijing, Oct.15, 20025. (People's...