The Latest Breaking News from Finland

Ireland’s Wild Youth fail to qualify for Eurovision grand final in Liverpool

Finland, Sweden and Norway were among those who made if through during a tense semi-final.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Eurovision friends travel hundreds of miles to city after planning outfits for years

Jan and Patrick arrived in Liverpool earlier today to soak up the atmosphere

Liverpool Echo · May 9, 2023

Beautiful moment was exactly what superfan 'hoped this Eurovision would be'

"There's definitely a buzz around the place"

Liverpool Echo · May 9, 2023

"I hike with 4 bottles of gin but no tripod" says Nikon pro Eeva Mäkinen

Eeva Mäkinen shoots landscapes in remote Finland – and she carries four bottles of gin, rather than a tripod

Digital Camera World · May 7, 2023

Why was the Kremlin attacked? In Russia, it depends who you ask

Pro-Kremlin commentators are sure the drone attack was an attempt on Putin’s life. Liberals are less convinced.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2023

Hard rock hallelujah! How metal found an unlikely home at Eurovision

Long synonymous with cheesy pop and earnest ballads, the song contest is also now home to bombastic metal. Past rockers and 2023 contestants explain why they’re actually a perfect fit

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Russia complains to Finland about 'explosive noise' vandalism at consulate

Russia has complained to Finland about vandalism at a Russian consulate on the Aland islands in the Baltic Sea between Finland and Sweden, the Finnish foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Arrives in Finland to Meet Nordic Leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Finland on Wednesday for talks with Nordic leaders on support for his country's war with Russia and on its relations with Europe, governments of the region said. Zelenskiy will hold bilateral talks with Finland's President Sauli Niinisto followed by a news conference before joining…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023

Zelenskiy denies attacking Moscow, vows to start counteroffensive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected on Wednesday Moscow's claim that Kyiv had attempted to attack the Kremlin and said his country would soon start a counteroffensive on its own soil against Russian forces.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

Finnish daily uses shooter videogame to dodge Russia's press restrictions

Finland's largest daily Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday took its struggle against Russian media restrictions to a popular online videogame to mark world press freedom day.

Reuters · May 3, 2023