Defense Minister Phan Van Giang meets with Finnish counterpart Antti Hakkanen

At the meeting, the Vietnamese defense leader emphasized that General Secretary To Lam’s visit marks the first official visit to Finland by a senior Vietnamese leader since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations in 1973. The signing...

Finnish author’s 2023 novel to come to India on October 23; will bring spotlight back on Steller’s sea cow

The publisher MacLehose Press will bring out the ebook version of Finnish author Iida Turpeinen’s award winning novel Beasts of the Sea in India on October 23, 2025. It will bring back the spotlight on the enigmatic Steller’s sea cow, a sirenian...

Uzbek–Finnish Cooperation: New Dynamics and Practical Areas of Partnership

The resilience of Finland’s development model and the dynamism of Uzbekistan’s reforms provide a solid foundation for deepening bilateral cooperation. Finland combines technological leadership, efficient governance, and a robust social policy. Its...

Finnish study finds MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS may spread among teen peer groups

A 2024 Finnish study (JAMA Psychiatry) found that teens with classmates diagnosed with mental disorders faced a 9-18 percent increased risk of developing similar conditions later in life. Mood, anxiety and eating disorders showed the highest...

Majority Finns consider e-scooter problematic: survey

Published : 24 Oct 2025, 03:13 Updated : 24 Oct 2025, 03:39 A significant portion of people in Finland considered electric scooters problematic, according to a survey commissioned by Pohjola Insurance (OP). The survey result showed that 73 per...

Finnish Inkoo terminal 2026 LNG slot demand weak

Inkoo terminal operator Floating LNG Terminal Finland (FLTF) allocated only seven out of 20 slots for 2026 during the recent annual procedure, the company announced on 17 October. FLTF had already reduced the amount of scheduled slots down from...

Kotun Finnish ba ta saki Simon Ekpa ba, ta ba shi diyyar dala 50,000

Wasu masu amfani da shafukan sada zumunta sun yi ikirarin cewa wata kotu a Finland ta yanke hukuncin sakin Simon Ekpa, mai fafutukar kafa kasar Biafra, wanda aka yanke masa hukuncin zaman gidan yari kwanan nan. Masu amfani da kafofin watsa labarun...

Heads up for Helsinki’s urban overstory: Lions and gargoyles and bears, oh my!

Many of the Finnish capital’s photogenic sculptural guardians can be found on art nouveau buildings. Known locally as Jugend (from Jugendstil (youth style), a German term for art nouveau), the genre bloomed from 1895 to 1915 and includes hundreds...

What does this fridge door say about me? Dartmouth duo explores how identity is bound up in everyday objects

After being struck by a vehicle while completing her graduate degree in 2018, artist HaeAhn Woo Kwon found herself unable to live, or work, as she had previously. A brain injury resulting from the crash meant she needed help organizing her ideas...

Finnish researcher highlights labour exploitation of Thai berry pickers

Finnish researcher Minna Seikkula during her field visit in Chaiyaphum province, northeastern Thailand, where she met former Thai berry pickers who had worked in Finland. Photo: The Isaan Record Finnish researcher Minna Seikkula has raised new...

Former Finnish President’s Memoirs Offer Insights Into Putin’s Mindset

A memoir published by former president of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, offers some unusual glimpses into the mindset of Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin. The book “All Roads to Security” deals with Niinistö’s 12-year tenure, which ended in 2024. His...

Arelion’s Helsinki-Warsaw Corridor Strengthens European Data Center Ecosystem

Arelion announced major investments in its Baltic network, constructing a fully diverse, high-capacity route between Helsinki and Warsaw, creating a resilient ring for traffic between Sweden, Finland, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The new...

Waldorf Astoria Makes Nordic Debut With Waldorf Astoria Helsinki

Waldorf Astoria has made its Nordic debut with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, unveiling a new era of luxury in the heart of Helsinki. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria brand, the landmark property spans...

NVIDIA to Invest $1 Bn in Nokia, Form AI and Data Centre Partnership

Nokia announced on Tuesday that NVIDIA will make a USD 1 billion equity investment in the company as part of a new strategic partnership aimed at developing AI-powered radio access networks (AI-RAN) and data centre networking solutions. The Board...

Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum Strengthens Trade, Investment, and Technological Cooperation

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the expansion of trade, investment, energy, transport, digital innovation, and environmental cooperation between the two countries during the Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum held on Oct. 28 as...

Madame Ngo Phuong Ly visits Vietnamese class at Helsinki school

Helsinki (VNA) – Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of Party General Secretary To Lam, visited a Vietnamese language class at Vesala Comprehensive School in Helsinki on October 21. Beaming with pride, Madame Ly commended the young Vietnamese children,...

Villa Evri in Helsinki is a mid-century gem where life and work come together

What’s the best way to protect architecture of note? One solution is to seek heritage listing, which would help to prevent demolition or unsightly additions. “Often protected buildings are made into museums,” says Mauri Tommila, who established...

US Marine to train with Finnish Nyland Brigade in Nov-Dec

A detachment from the United States Marine Corps (USMC), Marine Rotational Force - Europe, led by Combat Logistics Battalion 6, are arriving to Finland and will train together with Nyland Brigade until the end of December, said Finnish Defence...

Finland, Kazakhstan Strengthen Economic Links Through New Agreements

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Finland signed 15 documents during the Oct. 28 official visit of President of Finland Alexander Stubb to Kazakhstan, underscoring both nations’ commitment to expanding cooperation in trade, innovation, and sustainable...

Markets News, Oct. 28, 2025: Stock Indexes Close at Fresh Records; Nvidia Stock Jumps to New All-Time High

Noteworthy S&P 500 Movers on Tuesday 5 hr 36 min ago Advancers: Nvidia (NVDA) shares powered up 5% to an all-time high after CEO Jensen Huang delivered a keynote speech at the company's developers conference in Washington, D.C. The event brought a...