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Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:10:42 +0000Starbucks Bids Farewell to the Cafe at the Academic Bookstore in Helsinki; VIEW GALLERY OF OPENING DAY
Starbucks, a leading global coffeehouse chain with thousands of locations worldwide, is planning to close its cafe at a prominent site in central Helsinki.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:56:47 +0000Lidl Hikes Plastic Bag Prices Again to Curb Waste: “The Best Bag Is the One You Already Have”
The German retail chain believes that stricter actions are necessary to reduce the purchase of its plastic bags and is motivating customers to bring their own bags by increasing prices and providing in-store reminders.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:15:25 +0000Harri Heliövaara Is the First Tennis Player Named Finland’s Athlete of the Year; Flow is Key
Harri Heliövaara, a 36-year-old Finnish tennis player, was named Athlete of the Year at the Finnish Sports Gala, marking the first time a tennis player has received this honor in Finland.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0000‘Kalevala: The Story of Kullervo’ Film Review: A Fierce New Vision of Finland’s Legendary Outcast
'Kalevala: The Story of Kullervo' is a visually striking adaptation that reimagines Finland’s national epic with selective fidelity and creative liberties.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:59:48 +0000UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper Visits Helsinki
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper are scheduled to meet in Helsinki on Wednesday.
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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:37 +0200Finland sees "significant drop" in immigration as birth rate rebounds
Just over 50,000 people moved to Finland from abroad last year, down from nearly 64,000 in 2024 and over 73,000 in 2023.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:29:05 +0200Finland cool on Trump's 'Peace Board' as Orpo meets with Chinese and European leaders
Petteri Orpo becomes the first Finnish prime minister to visit China in nearly a decade as President Stubb says Finland won't join Trump's 'Peace Board', at least for now.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:19:23 +0200Thursday's papers: Trump withdraws tariff threat, kids' sports injuries, and dressing dogs for winter
The US President has rowed back on his threat to impose punitive tariffs on Finland and seven other countries if they stand in the way of his plans for Greenland.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:19:05 +0200Stubb: Europe can defend itself without the US
President Alexander Stubb said that Finland has "the biggest military force of Arctic capabilities" in Nato. Regarding Greenland, he expressed confidence that "we’ll find an off-ramp".
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:40:47 +0200Finland issues new civil defence shelter guidance
The country has around 50,500 civil defence shelters that could accommodate about 4.8 million people, according to the interior ministry.