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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:55:21 +0000Film Review: ‘Backwood Madness’ Is a Groundbreaking Horror Fantasy Redefining Finnish Folklore
'Backwood Madness' is a mesmerizing horror fantasy that showcases the potential of dedicated filmmakers. Jussi Huhtala's music creates an immersive experience, while the actors deliver some of the most intimate and horrifying scenes in Finnish cinema...
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:15:00 +0000Viet Nam Day 2025: Experience Finland’s First and Largest Vietnam Festival on Saturday in Helsinki
Viet Nam Day is anticipated to attract thousands of attendees through its rich cultural offerings, diverse food choices and networking opportunities.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:05:32 +0000Police Issue 400+ Fines to Drunk E-Scooter Drivers Since Mid-June
The police have stayed vigilant with e-scooter drivers since the new law took effect.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:02:24 +0000Hot Weather Making a Comeback Next Week
Finnish meteorologists are confident that heat will return to parts of Finland next week.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:25:00 +0000Nationwide Rail Passenger Information System Disruptions Resolved, According to Fintraffic
Nationwide disruptions to the rail passenger information system led to inaccurate information being shown on station timetable displays. But, according to Fintraffic, the passenger information system has now been fixed.
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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:41:09 +0200Friday's papers: Helsinki's small reactor plans progress, "Putin's churches", and Finland's old cars await repair
Energy production in the capital would help balance the country's electricity grid and smooth price fluctuations, according to Olli Sirkka, CEO of Helsinki's energy firm Helen.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:10:36 +0200Finland testing new ways to involve kids and youth in decision-making
"Democracy is about discussing and participating in common issues, not just about voting in elections," said Antti Leinonen, the justice ministry's permanent secretary.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:11:33 +0200Immigrants are good for Finland's public finances, new study shows
"The general perception of immigrants as a burden on public finances is incorrect," says one of the researchers. Foreign-language speakers account for about 10% of the population, but collect only about 5% of welfare benefits and other income transfe...
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:52:23 +0200Finns maintain trust in tax system despite dip in public sector confidence, survey finds
More than 80 percent of respondents said they believe that tax evasion is 'always' wrong.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:55:28 +0200Prison terms for Poles who blew up ATMs in Finland; nearly €150k still missing
The trio detonated bank machines in three towns in western Finland before being apprehended at a hotel in Kempele last April.