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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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Euronews

‘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

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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

The Independent UK

Apu Is Now Live for Trading on Hyperliquid

Helsinki, Finland, August 4th, 2025, Chainwire

International Business Times

Moscow 'stuck in another century,' Zelenskyy says at Helsinki Accords anniversary

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.

Euronews

This City Just Went a Whole Year Without a Traffic Death

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.

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How much is rent in Europe’s city centres, and how much has it changed since 2020?

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.

Euronews

‘A delightful slice of unhurried life’: readers’ favourite European islands

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

The Guardian - UK

Foodie Finland: the best restaurants and cafes in Helsinki

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

The Guardian - UK

Nvidia AI challenger Groq announces European expansion — Helsinki data center targets burgeoning AI market

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

Tom’s Hardware

Nvidia's AI Chip Rival Groq Launches First European Data Center

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.

Benzinga

Prix Versailles reveals the world’s most beautiful restaurants of 2025

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

Euronews

Perfect Symmetry, Deep Shadows, And Stillness: 30 Street Photographs By Tommi Viitala

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

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Retire in Finland and Live the Nordic Dream

Here's how to retire in Finland as a US retiree. It's ideal for those who value natural beauty, low crime and good healthcare.

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Alvar Aalto Has a Lasting Legacy as a Designer — Here's What You Need to Know About His Most Iconic Designs and Architecture

Alvar Aalto remains so significant to Finnish design, from how they approach theseasonal light to inspiring the mediums, designers, and brands that prove important to the country’s buoyant design scene

The Guardian - UK

Rio’s record, giant dogs and a psychic crocodile – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

Euronews

Brew festivals and ethical cafes: Why coffee-lovers should head to Helsinki this year

An increasingly diverse coffee culture has taken root in the Finnish city over the last decade.

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Deep snow, thick ice and zero delays: Inside the Arctic Circle airports that never cancel a flight

Where most airports would close for a few centimetres of snow, some battle-hardened Arctic Circle airports refuse to close for anything.

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Finland ‘ahead of schedule’ on coal phase out as Helsinki’s Salmisaari plant closes

Wind power in Finland has more than doubled since 2020 to supply a quarter of the country’s energy.

The Independent UK

Finnair cancels 70 flights due to union strikes, affecting around 6,500 passengers

Airline boss described the industrial action as ‘unreasonable’

Euronews

Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's agreement to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid

The Ukrainian President described Putin's supposed concession as 'very much at odds with reality'.

Evening Standard

Student to cycle 2,500km for charity after his mother overcomes cancer

Jesper Hartikainen will cycle around 200km a day from London to the Finnish capital, Helsinki.

The Independent UK

What one Finnish church learned from creating a service almost entirely with AI

St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Helsinki has held the first church service in Finland created mostly by artificial intelligence

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Red Wings trade Ville Husso to the Ducks

Red Wings trade Ville Husso to the Ducks. Husso, a native of Helsinki, Finland has only won one game for Detroit in 2024-25.

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