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The Independent UK

Divers find remains of Finnish WWII plane that was shot down by Moscow with a US diplomat aboard

The World War II mystery of what happened to a Finnish passenger plane after it was shot down over the Baltic Sea by Soviet bombers appears to finally be solved more than eight decades later

The Independent UK

"The whole thing was such a shock, because it came out of nowhere." A public letter, tears and the Finnish Prime Minister: inside the crazy day Nightwish parted ways with Tarja Turunen

When Nightwish dismissed their lead singer via open letter, the fallout was so public and intense that even the Finnish prime minister got involved

Metal Hammer

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Why we can read Finnish without understanding it – a look at ‘transparent’ languages

Picture this: you find yourself in a Helsinki karaoke bar one night, and someone encourages you to get up and sing a well known song in Finnish. Without knowing a word of the language you grab the microphone and, to your surprise, manage to follow the rhythm of the lyrics…

The Conversation

Concerns over weaponisation of migration push Finland to propose new asylum law

Finland's government has proposed a new law that would allow frontier guards to turn away asylum seekers at the border, following a migrant surge that Helsinki said was orchestrated by Russia. Andrew Geddes of the Migration Policy Centre tells FRANCE 24's Mark Owen that the potential for migration to be…

France 24

Runner hooked by fisherman misses out on half marathon silver placing

Race medics remove four fishing hooks from Leonid Latsepov’s leg and clothes during Helsinki marathon

Advnture

Folks Hotel, Helsinki: a hotel that gets everything right

Its central location, sauna and unpretentious welcome make this the ideal base for a Helsinki mini-break, says Claire Cohen

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A year of living less dangerously? Finland’s first 12 months in NATO

Finland’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been to move away from its policy of self-reliance.

Al Jazeera

School shooting in Finland kills one, injures two as child opens fire

The 12-year-old shooter was arrested following the incident in a Helsinki suburb.

Al Jazeera

One Killed, Two Injured By 12-year-old Finnish School Shooter

A 12-year-old opened fire Tuesday at a school north of the Finnish capital Helsinki, killing a fellow student and seriously injuring two others before being taken into custody, police said.

International Business Times

12-year-old Opens Fire In Finnish School, Injuring Three: Police

A 12-year-old opened fire Tuesday at a school outside the Finnish capital Helsinki injuring three other children, police said, adding that the attacker was in custody.

International Business Times

Minor Opens Fire In Finnish School, Injuring Three: Police

A minor opened fire Tuesday at a school in Vantaa outside the Finnish capital Helsinki injuring three others, police said, adding that the attacker was in custody.

International Business Times

Multiple Injured In Helsinki School Shooting, Suspect Detained

Authorities in Finland report shooting at Viertola school, causing injuries. Incident under investigation.

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Sulphur-Like Smell Detected In Helsinki Region By Finnish Authorities

Finnish authorities investigate a sulphur-like smell in Helsinki, advising residents to take precautions. Stay updated for more information.

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a beehive’: Tero Saarinen’s mighty Macbeth puts Helsinki’s first dance house on the map

As he stages Shakespeare’s bracing tragedy with a cast who share the main role, the choreographer and his company’s managing director Iiris Autio discuss the upswing in Finnish dance

Metal Hammer

“The heart of darkness for me is a heart of honesty, it’s the heart of vulnerability”: how Ville Valo pulled back from the abyss and bared his soul on HIM’s Screamworks

In 2010, Hammer visited HIM frontman Ville Valo at home in Helsinki to talk about the goth-metal band’s new album, Screamworks: Love in Theory And Practice

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Amsterdam-Based Big Blue To Produce Drama Series 'Kiss My Feet'

Explore the drama series 'Kiss My Feet' by Big Blue and Helsinki-filmi, delving into spiritual communities and personal relationships in Finland.

The Guardian - UK

The Finnish miracle: how the country halved its suicide rate – and saved countless lives

It is now often known as the ‘world’s happiest country’, but Finland used to have one of the highest suicide rates in the world. From alcohol to antidepressants, here are the changes that made the difference

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International Business Times

Finnish Strikes Over Labour Reform Empty Helsinki

Public transport ground to a halt across much of Finland on Friday as part of mass strikes over the government's proposed labour reforms, leaving Helsinki's normally-bustling city centre unusually quiet.

The Guardian - UK

Finland presidential frontrunner says its foreign policy is ‘existential’

Alexander Stubb says Ukraine invasion spurred his candidacy, as far-right opponent gains ground before Sunday’s vote

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Finland's Unprecedented Presidential Election Amid NATO Membership and Russian Border Closure

Finland's upcoming presidential election comes at a critical time as the country faces new security challenges following its NATO membership and border clo...

The Guardian - UK

Finland must crack down on hate speech, says presidential hopeful

Exclusive: Pekka Haavisto says being ‘united against all external threats’ is key to security amid tension with Russia

Wallpaper

Helsinki’s Hotel Maria is marked by history and opulence

The Hotel Maria sets out to redefine the Nordic hospitality landscape with luxurious interiors, in-room saunas and a sumptuous spa

The Guardian - UK

Libraries for the future: Europe’s new wave of ‘meeting places for the mind’

From Ghent’s De Krook to Helsinki’s Oodi, recent civic constructions have shared a vision of the library as a living room for the modern city

The Independent UK

Putin threatening Finland and preparing for potential war with Nato, warns think tank

Russian president accuses other member states of ’dragging’ Finland into alliance and creating rift between Moscow and Helsinki

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