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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:40:00 +0000
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Minä ja Riikka Purra’ Review; Buy the Ticket, Watch Purra Cry
Liisa Akimof’s ‘Minä ja Riikka Purra’ (‘Me and Riikka Purra’) review: a disoriented look at Riikka Purra, Finns Party politics and a documentary that struggles to find its subject.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:55:00 +0000
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Lapin sota’ Is the Best Finnish War Film to Date
Aku Louhimies’ ‘Lapin sota’ (‘Lapland War’) is a deeply moving Finnish war film about the devastation wrought in northern Finland, with striking cinematography, unforgettable performances and haunting music.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0000
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Pirjo i Sverige ‘Takes Poker-Faced Comedy on a Royal Detour
'Pirjo i Sverige' review: Pirjo Heikkilä takes her deadpan Finnish comedy to Sweden in a warm, wildly funny search for royal connections.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0000
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison Give ‘The Social Reckoning’ Its Soul
In this 'The Social Reckoning' review, Aaron Sorkin’s sharp social-media drama gets standout performances from Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0000
TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: ‘Tony’; Two Tonys Reach for the Man Beneath the Myth
Matt Johnson’s 'Tony' review: Anthony Bourdain’s wild pre-fame years come alive through a killer soundtrack, sharp performances and kitchen chaos.

Finland Yle Uutiset

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:35:03 +0200
Finnish president phones Middle East leaders about Ukraine
Alexander Stubb held phone calls with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:57:17 +0200
Finn arrested in US over alleged illegal voting
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says the Finnish national is suspected of registering to vote and casting a ballot in the 2024 election.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:04:17 +0200
WhatsApp recommends 10-year-olds' videos to grown men, Yle finds
The messaging service steers adults to follow the lives of Finnish children, an Yle investigation finds.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:46:36 +0200
Finland refuses to play Russia at ice hockey world championships
The tournament is scheduled to be played in Germany in May.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:18:06 +0200
Sunshine returns on Tuesday as cold air moves in
A cold wind is sweeping across Finland on Tuesday, turning some of the morning's rain to snow before skies are forecast to clear in the afternoon.

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