The Latest Breaking News from Helsinki

What time and what TV channel is Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Sweden on?

Ireland currently occupy the play-off spot ahead of Finland on the basis of the head-to-head following the 2-1 win in Helsinki last year and have a game in hand.

Dublin Live · Apr 11, 2022

Taoiseach: Ireland will be ‘stretched’ on Ukrainian refugee accommodation

Micheal Martin, speaking in Helsinki, admitted that Ireland will face challenges housing refugees set to arrive into the country.

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Ireland's first Olympic boxing medallist, Belfast man John McNally, dies aged 89

The 89-year-old won silver at the Helsinki games in 1952 to begin a glorious era for Irish boxing

Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2022

As Putin's war in Ukraine rages, Russians fled their country through one of the only escape routes

Russians opposed to the war in Ukraine face a difficult decision — stay in their country or flee abroad. For those who decide to leave, a train to Finland offers one way out.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2022

Finland suspends train connections to Russia

Finland's national railway operator will suspend services between Helsinki and Saint Petersburg in Russia on Monday, closing one of the last public transport routes to the European Union for Russians.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022

Conor Hazard haunted by Celtic red card howler as Helsinki debut put on hold by 'bad refereeing decision'

The Northern Ireland international was sent off in the B team's Glasgow Cup clash with Clyde.

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2022

Taking the plunge: Ice swimming and sauna rituals in Finland

Believe in the benefits of cold water swimming? Until you’ve plunged through the ice in wintry, sub-zero Finland, you don’t know the half of it, says Sian Lewis

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

Treasure hunters 'on brink' of finding £15 billion jewel stash after decade search

A group of dedicated treasure hunters are 'on the brink' of finding the Lemminkäinen Hoard in Helsinki, where a huge stash of gold and jewels could be hidden in an underground temple

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2022

Fears Putin will attack another European country as Russians asked to report 'discrimination'

The Russian embassy in Helsinki has reportedly urged Russian citizens living in Finland to report any incidents of suspected discrimination, hate speech or violation of civil rights to them, reports Yle News

Irish Mirror · Mar 17, 2022

Airspace bans: where are they and how are they disrupting travel?

As the UK makes it a criminal offence for Russian aircraft to breach its airspace ban and airlines the world over re-route their Europe to Asia flights, these are the chief effects of the new ‘Cold War of the Skies’

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022