POLICE: Victim of Shooting Near Kamppi Cinema in Helsinki Survives
A shooting took place near a cinema in Helsinki's Kamppi district late on Monday evening. Here's what we know so far.
View ArticleFinland Opens the Eastern Border in Two Places
The government made the decision at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday.
View ArticleOodi Central Library Turns Five
Central Library Oodi opened its doors for the first time on December 5, 2018, the eve of Finland's Independence Day.
View ArticleHere’s the Latest Update on the Strike That Will Bring Transportation and...
The strike will have an impact on daily life in Finland in several ways on Thursday. HERE’S THE LATEST update on the impact of Thursday’s national strike. Trains, subways and trams will not run, which...
View ArticleFinland Closes Land Border with Russia – Again
The border will be closed on Friday, December 15, at 20:00.
View ArticleFormer FBI Agent Sentenced to 50 Months in US Prison for Working on Behalf of...
A New York court sentenced a former FBI agent who worked for a sanctioned Russian oligarch to more than four years in prison. A COURT IN NEW YORK sentenced former FBI agent Charles McGonigal, who...
View ArticleFamous Parking App Falls Victim to Data Breach
The EasyPark parking application has been the victim of a cyber attack. But should you be worried?
View ArticleVIDEO: Police Fine Cyclist for Jaywalking
Police fined a cyclist in Helsinki for failing to give way to a motorist.
View ArticleHere’s the Latest Forecast for Christmas; Very Bad Driving Conditions...
Snow, sleet and high winds are in the forecast for the days leading up to Christmas.
View ArticleDelays of Up to 4 Hours at Helsinki Airport Due to Snow; Children Waiting to...
The weather at Helsinki Airport has been cloudy and snowy on Friday. Heavy snowfall is expected to continue throughout the day and delay flights.
View ArticlePolice Dog Saves Child – and Christmas
When a young boy went missing in Korpilahti the day before Christmas, a police dog patrol was called in to help with the search.
View ArticleHow a Holiday in Helsinki Changed My Life
One December weekend I did the unimaginable and planned an express trip to Helsinki from a small town far away.
View ArticleIndustrial Union Pushes for Shutdown of Neste Oil Refinery
On Thursday, the Industrial Union announced political industrial action in Kilpilahti and Kokkola.
View ArticleCity of Helsinki Celebrates New Year at Citizens’ Square with Käärijä as...
The event starts with a children's program. The night ends with a pyrotechnic display. Käärijä is not recommended for kids under twelve.
View ArticleFireworks Are Banned in These Areas in Helsinki on New Year’s Eve; Is Yours...
Here's a complete list of where fireworks are prohibited in Helsinki this year.
View ArticleRead Prime Minister Orpo’s New Year Address in Full
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s (NCP) New Year speech included remarks on NATO, Russia, the European Union, Hamas, Gaza … the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Finland as a country “with a dangerous level...
View ArticleRead President Sauli Niinistö’s Last New Year’s Speech Word for Word
In his New Year's address, President Sauli Niinistö touched on climate change, the fact that "things have to get better," Ukraine, Gaza, Russia, Europe, NATO, and more. Read President Niinistö's...
View ArticleTrains Delayed for Hours
This morning, train service was delayed across much of the country.
View Article15-Year-Old Boy Shot in Pori Dies of His Injuries
The suspected crime took place in a flat in an apartment building on New Year's Eve.
View ArticleFrost Froze Train Toilets on the Way from Rovaniemi to Helsinki
A long-distance train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki stopped for bathroom breaks in several cities along the way on Tuesday evening.
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