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From northern lights to medieval villages, there are plenty of reasons to sail around stunning Scandinavia

Helsinki, Finland, August 4th, 2025, Chainwire

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy's comments come after a Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv overnight killed six and injured more than 50 people.

One city in Northern Europe just went an entire year without a traffic-related death. Officials from Helsinki, Finland, confirmed to the Finnish publication YLE that it hasn't had a fatal accident since early July 2024, marking an impressive milestone for the Scandinavian coastal town.

The eye-watering prices of rent in city centres across Europe keeps increasing, with only five European cities having average rents below €2,000 for a three-bedroom apartment, according to a new report from Deutsche Bank.

Lesser-known isles, from a quieter alternative to Capri, to a gem in the heart of Helsinki and the smallest of Ireland’s Aran Islands

Finns’ deep affinity with nature is blossoming in its restaurants, where a new generation of chefs are fusing local wild produce with more exotic flavours – all at reasoonable prices

Positioning itself as leaner and faster at inference workloads, Groq is hoping to outcompete Nvidia at its own game.

Groq, a U.S.-based startup specializing in AI chips, has launched its first European data center in Helsinki, Finland as part of the company's international expansion and goal to meet the rising demand for AI services across Europe. 

From clifftop escapes in Indonesia to sleek Michelin-starred spots in Dubai, these restaurants are as visually breathtaking as the food they serve.

Tommi Viitala is a Helsinki-based street photographer known for his striking visual style and thoughtful approach.