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‘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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024

“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

Metal Hammer · Mar 1, 2024

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 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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Feb 2, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024

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...

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024

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

Wallpaper · Jan 14, 2024

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 Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

Finland Bolsters Military Ties With US After Putin Warning

Finland on Monday signed an agreement to enhance military cooperation with the United States, saying it saw a long-term threat from Russia, a day after its giant neighbor issued a warning over Helsinki's recent entrance into NATO. The Defense Cooperation Agreement formalizes greater ties with the United States, including joint…

International Business Times · Dec 18, 2023

Researchers give more insight into how new genes arise from nothing

The DNA of living species encode their complexity, but where do these genes come from? The University of Helsinki researchers answered long-standing problems about the development of small regulatory genes and described a way for generating their DNA palindromes. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 17, 2023

Finland set to again shut its entire border with Russia

The decision comes amid renewed asylum seekers arrivals that Helsinki has labelled a Russian hybrid attack.

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023

‘Too much sadness’: asylum seekers in Finland caught in geopolitical drama

Moayad Salami crossed from Russia into Finland after treacherous journey from Syria – but now the border has closed

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023

Fallen Leaves review – Aki Kaurismäki’s almost feelgood romance is a droll delight

Two lonely souls connect in a rain-lashed Helsinki in this unexpectedly uplifting drama from the Finnish master of melancholy

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

Aberdeen bounce back from two goals down to draw with HJK in Finland

Aberdeen fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with HJK in a Europa Conference League game that was held up by a Helsinki snow storm.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023

Finland Says To Shut Last Border Crossing To Russia

Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country will shut its last border crossing with Russia, following an influx of migrants which Helsinki claims is a hybrid attack orchestrated by Moscow.

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Kiplinger · Nov 26, 2023

Top Holiday Destinations for Retirees in 2023

Instead of spending the holidays with relatives, consider visiting these amazing destinations around the world for Christmas.

France 24 · Nov 25, 2023

Influx of migrants from Russia to Finland: ‘This will put pressure on Europe’

Since the beginning of November, more than 400 asylum seekers have arrived at Finnish border crossings from Russia, compared to the usual ten or so a month. Helsinki accuses Moscow of orchestrating this influx of migrants and has closed almost all its border crossings. As a result, more and more…

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023

Flow Festival 2024: Dates and ticket details as RAYE announced as headliner

The 20th-anniversary event is expected to draw more than 90,000 people to Finland's capital Helsinki

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023

Finland to close all but one Russia border crossing to stop asylum seekers

Helsinki accuses Moscow of guiding refugees across border in apparent act of revenge for it cooperating with US

T3 · Nov 22, 2023

How Huawei’s Helsinki-based Health Lab is using next-gen tech to push the boundaries of fitness

Explore the cutting-edge research facility that’s transforming the way we think about health and wellness technology

Tom’s Guide · Nov 22, 2023

Huawei’s wearables look set to get even more accurate — thanks to its new Health Lab

The new lab has opened in Helsinki, Finland

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Finland put Northern Ireland to the sword in Helsinki

Finland 4-0 Northern Ireland: Michael O’Neill’s injury-ravaged side started well but crumbled after Joel Pohjanpalo’s penalty late in the first half.

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