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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

The Guardian - UK

"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

Metal Hammer

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

The Independent UK

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The top twin-city breaks in Europe linked by ferry

From city hopping in the Nordics to beach escapes along the Adriatic coast, these are the multi-destination trips you should book in 2026.

Euronews

Inside the vast underground bunkers ready to protect Helsinki from Putin

IN DEPTH: Carved into the bedrock deep below Helsinki is a series of underground bunkers where the entire city’s population can shelter in the event of an attack. Annabel Grossman explores this vast network and learns how Finns plan to protect their citizens in the face of a hostile neighbour…

The Independent UK

Iconic Moomin artist to get permanent gallery in European museum

Tove Jansson’s illustrations will span three exhibition halls in Helsinki

The Independent UK

Finnish police seize vessel suspected of damaging underwater cable

Border guards say they found ship with anchor lowered into sea after detection of fault in Helsinki-Tallinn telecoms link

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Authorities investigating damage to undersea telecom cables between Finland and Estonia

Helsinki police have opened an investigation into potential aggravated criminal damage and aggravated interference with telecommunications.

Euronews

Russian ship seized by Finnish authorities for 'damaging undersea cables'

The captured cargo vessel left St Petersburg and was travelling between Finland’s capital Helsinki and Tallinn in Estonia

Evening Standard

I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express – but would the big man deliver?

If meeting Santa Claus is on your children’s wishlist, this trip on a festive sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, with reindeer and huskies thrown in, is Christmas with jingle bells on

The Guardian - UK

7 of the best places to visit in Finland in 2026

The ‘world’s happiest country’ contains a fascinating array of cities and national parks

The Independent UK

Still doubting Europe? Go to hell(sinki) - Slush '25 has opened its gates

One of the world’s biggest innovation festivals has launched in Helsinki, Finland, making a bold case for Europe as a business powerhouse.

Euronews

This Finnish Design Duo Wants You to Uncover "the Oddness and Peacefulness of Helsinki" at Its Most Magical Time

Circular fashion and homeware designers Lilli Maunula and Laura Juslin show us the multiple faces of their Nordic base ahead of winter

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Finland adopts an all-society model to build national defence

Defence is a hot topic in Europe, with Finland's all-encompassing policy involving the public and private sectors, households and the military, offering a model for others.

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The Independent UK

Robbie Williams cancels his final show of world tour due to ‘public safety’

Williams began the tour in May, performing in cities including London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Helsinki and Athens

International Business Times

Finland Dismisses Case Over Baltic Cable Cuts

A Helsinki court on Friday dismissed a case against three members of a ship from Russia's "shadow fleet" suspected of cutting Baltic Sea cables, saying it was beyond its jurisdiction.

Euronews

How this European city became the world’s most sustainable tourist destination

Alongside sparking housing crises and overwhelming infrastructure, overtourism is proving disastrous for the environment.

Euronews

Gun crime capitals: Where's safest and most dangerous in the EU?

As several European cities struggle with rising organised crime and gun violence, Euronews lists EU capitals according to their safety and danger when it comes to shootings.

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The Guardian - UK

852 athletes, countless gilets and a man dressed as a cathedral: how Darude’s Sandstorm inspired a 6.7km fun run

It’s 25 years since the Finnish DJ unleashed his inescapable trance earworm on the world – inspiring gamers, Olympians and even a musical potato. To celebrate, the people of Helsinki dressed up for the world’s weirdest run

The Independent UK

How a trip to ‘Moomin island’ made me rethink summers in the Med

Spending the summer attending music festivals, foraging and island hopping among the happiest people in the world is far preferable to sweltering on a beach in southern Europe, says Matt Charlton

The Independent UK

‘Much-loved’ Finnish MP, 30, found dead in Helsinki parliament building

Eemeli Peltonen was found dead by Finnish police at around 11am in the Parliament House

International Business Times UK

Tragedy in Helsinki: Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen, 30, Found Dead Inside Parliament Weeks After Revealing Health Struggles

Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen, 30, was found dead inside Parliament in Helsinki, weeks after sharing details of his rare kidney condition; his death is being treated as an apparent suicide.

Euronews

Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen found dead in Helsinki parliament in apparent suicide

Finland's parliament is currently in summer recess but Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suspended all political work on Tuesday as a mark of respect.

The Independent UK

‘No deal’: Putin met a tougher Trump in Alaska than the one he steamrolled in Helsinki seven years ago

NEWS ANALYSIS: If Vladimir Putin was hoping Donald Trump was still on his side against Ukraine, he left their summit very disappointed, Andrew Feinberg reports from Anchorage, Alaska

The Independent UK

6 of the best Scandinavia cruises for 2025 and 2026

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

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