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Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000TONY ÖHBERG’S CUT: A Beast, Sausages and Broken Wings
Reviews of 'Yön lapsi,' 'Overacting' and 'Perhoset,' three films about family life, chaos, disappointment and the many ways home can go wrong.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:40:00 +0000TONY 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 +0000TONY 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 +0000TONY 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 +0000TONY 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.
Finland Yle Uutiset
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:03:05 +0200Orpo government policies took 80 euros per month from Finland's poorest, THL study finds
In terms of cash, the largest losses have hit unemployed people.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:25:10 +0200Finnish embassy's mundane post sparks viral phenomenon
People all over the world have posted videos reacting humorously to the embassy's announcement that it would temporarily close on Tuesday 10 November.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:08:26 +0200Finland partially shuts airspace, maritime area amid drone activity
The restrictions were lifted at 7:20am.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:01:35 +0200"A worrying phenomenon" — Parents push back against normalisation of racism in Finland
The concerns are echoed by researchers and security officials, who warn of rising far-right influence and online radicalisation targeting young people.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:09:17 +0200Finnish peacekeepers head home as UN mission in Lebanon winds down
More than 17,000 Finns have served in Unifil since 1982, but the operation is due to end after more than four decades.