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Why Helsinki is the cool city break everyone’s searching for this summer

Finland’s capital is Europe’s most trending city break, with a 265% rise in search this year. I’m not surprised, says Harriet Addison

Evening Standard

How to Watch Man Utd vs. Wrexham on TV, Live Stream

The Red Devils take on the Hollywood-owned Red Dragons in a Helsinki-hosted friendly.

Sports Illustrated

Why Benjamin Sesko is not playing for Manchester United in Wrexham pre-season friendly today

Star striker will not feature in Helsinki this afternoon

Evening Standard

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Why Manchester United summer signings are not involved in pre-season friendly today

Red Devils begin new campaign in Helsinki against popular opponents

Evening Standard

Where to watch Man Utd vs Wrexham: TV channel and live stream for pre-season friendly today

Andrey Santos hoping for debut as Manchester United head to Helsinki for opening summer contest

Evening Standard

Finland carved an entire underground city into the bedrock beneath Helsinki, filling it with swimming pools, sports halls, parking areas, and shopping spaces that can be rapidly converted into blast-resistant shelters in case of war

Helsinki's extensive underground network serves daily purposes and civil defence needs. These facilities are carved into solid granite bedrock and are widely regarded as a leading example. Many underground spaces function as gyms and swimming halls while ready for emergencies. Finland's civil defence system protects almost an entire city with…

The Times of India

Fire and ice: erratic Trump fulminates on Iran and lambasts (then embraces) Europe at NATO summit

US President Donald Trump’s media conferences at the NATO summit in Ankara were the most disturbing since his session with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Helsinki in 2018.

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A year with zero deaths on its streets: How Helsinki became a world reference for road safety

With around 1.4 million inhabitants, the Helsinki metropolitan area has achieved an unquestionable milestone in road safety. What can other EU capitals and big cities learn from its success story?

Euronews

Saunasaari: A sauna island just opened in the middle of Helsinki

Located just a short water taxi away from the Finnish capital’s Market Square, Saunsaari is home to traditional smoke saunas and wood-fired hot tubs.

Euronews

‘I don’t think we’ve ever felt closer’: five writers on their most memorable family holidays

Rallying the kids can be chaotic and frustrating, but from Interrailing all the way to Turkey to Vespa rides in Naples, these trips brought families together

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: The most beautiful restaurants in Europe for 2026

The Prix Versailles architecture and design awards have revealed the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants for 2026. Five European venues made the prestigious list, celebrating restaurants where striking interiors are every bit as memorable as the food.

Euronews

London weather: Colder than Helsinki as hailstorm sweeps capital...but a mini-heatwave is coming next week

Londoners shared video of ‘big fat hail’ as temperature plunges in capital

Evening Standard

The eccentric Capital of Culture where screaming choirs and air guitar championships reign

Once a centre for startups, Laura Millar discovers that one-of-a-kind Oulu has hefty – and unusual – artistic weight

The Independent UK

From the white kingdom to the green land of the midnight sun: Finland, Europe's top summer destination

Finland changes its skin when summer arrives. The land of snow, northern lights and icy landscapes transforms between June and August into a bright, green and vibrant place, where lakes are alive, cities come alive and the sun refuses to go away.

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One of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges just opened in Helsinki

Spanning 1,191 metres, Kruunuvuorensilta bridge in Finland connects Korkeasaari and Kruunuvuorenranta.

Fortune

Exclusive: Your delivery robot will now offer the blind real-time, on-the-ground eyes around sidewalk hazards

Coco Robotics is partnering with BlindSquare, the world’s most popular GPS app for the blind, to turn data from delivery robots into spoken alerts.

The Independent UK

This Helsinki hotel oozes 19th-century glamour – with a modern twist

HOTELS: The elegant Hotel Kamp has been welcoming visitors to the Finnish capital since the late 1800s – Annabel Grossman discovers how it has retained its classical charm

The Independent UK

This is my favourite place to stay in Helsinki – and you can get a room for under £100

HOTELS: In the heart of the Finnish capital, Annabel Grossman checks into Hotel Hobo and discovers a colourful, community-focused spot that offers real value for money

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Euronews

Kyiv apologises to Helsinki after two Ukrainian drones crash in Finland

The apology from Ukraine comes after two drones crashed near the southern Finnish city of Kouvola on Sunday in what the country’s defence ministry said was a "suspected territorial violation".

Euronews

'The US must not divert weapons for Ukraine to Iran,' Finnish defence minister tells Euronews

The Finnish defence minister said his country will check that weapons paid for by Europe for the Ukrainian army will reach their intended destination. European allies are concerned about depleting US military resources due to the Iran war and after media reports that the US might divert assets.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer warns against forgetting threat of Russia amid Iran conflict

The Prime Minister said the West is facing a ‘war on two fronts’ – Ukraine and Iran – as he met leaders from the Joint Expeditionary Force in Finland.

Times Pets

Raw Diet vs Kibble: What’s Healthier for Your Dog?

Pet parents in India, from Bhopal apartments to bustling Delhi homes, face a tough choice: raw diets mimicking wolves' meals or trusty kibble bags. Raw enthusiasts tout shinier coats and energy boosts, while kibble fans praise ease amid busy lives. Recent studies, like one from the University of Helsinki, reveal…

The Guardian - UK

Ferries emit ‘more sulphur pollution than cars’ in several EU capitals

Dublin, Helsinki, Stockholm and Tallinn among port cities more choked by sulphur oxides from ferries, analysis shows

Metal Hammer

"I was looking to retire. It's not gonna happen if this keeps happening." One of modern metal's most influential bands just reunited, just over five years after the death of their beloved frontman

The surviving members of Children Of Bodom played a special celebration gig in Helsinki in honour of Alexi Laiho - and hinted they're open to more

The Independent UK

Forget Lapland, you can explore Finland’s snowy wonderland just outside Helsinki

On Finland’s icy southeast archipelago, Annabel Grossman finds the perfect combination of outdoor adventure and a culture-filled, cosy city

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