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Five Cuba volleyball players jailed for rape
Five members of the Cuban national volleyball team have been convicted of rape in Finland.Five members of the Cuban national volleyball team have been convicted of rape in Finland.
Another spectacular Northern Lights display over Finland
There was another stunning display of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights over Rovaniemi in Finland on Monday as atmospheric conditions on the sun fuelled another breathtaking night…There was another stunning display of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights over Rovaniemi in Finland on Monday as atmospheric conditions on the sun fuelled another breathtaking night…
Northern lights in Finland
A photographer has captured a dazzling aurora borealis display over northern Finland. Green waves could be seen across the night sky over theA photographer has captured a dazzling aurora borealis display over northern Finland. Green waves could be seen across the night sky over the
Wannabe rockstars take part in the annual Air Guitar World Championships in Finland
There’s loud music, headbanging and crowds of screaming fans.There’s loud music, headbanging and crowds of screaming fans.
Putin warns Finland: Russia will respond if Helsinki joins NATO
Vladimir Putin came to Finland with a handshake for his counterpart, President Salui Niinisto – and a warning that Moscow will respond if his host country joins…Vladimir Putin came to Finland with a handshake for his counterpart, President Salui Niinisto – and a warning that Moscow will respond if his host country joins…
Obama and Nordic leaders present united front on 'Russian aggression'
President Obama has hosted the leaders of five Nordic nations – Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland – praising the countries for theirPresident Obama has hosted the leaders of five Nordic nations – Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland – praising the countries for their
Crowdfunding helps Europe's businesses boom
Crowdfunding is no longer a niche, it’s booming in Europe. In this edition of Business Planet, from Finland, Serge Rombi finds out how theseCrowdfunding is no longer a niche, it’s booming in Europe. In this edition of Business Planet, from Finland, Serge Rombi finds out how these
Facing up to Europe's urban integration challenges
With almost seven out of 10 people in Europe living in towns and cities, this week Real Economy is exploring the economics of urban integration. TheWith almost seven out of 10 people in Europe living in towns and cities, this week Real Economy is exploring the economics of urban integration. The
Extreme weather: dealing with the consequences
Reacting adequately to extreme weather can be crucial to saving lives and limiting damages to roads and infrastructure in general. In Porvoo, nearReacting adequately to extreme weather can be crucial to saving lives and limiting damages to roads and infrastructure in general. In Porvoo, near
Hayboeck shines in Finland
Austrian ski jumper Michael Hayboeck produced a stunning performance to secure his first World Cup victory for more than a year as he edged out hisAustrian ski jumper Michael Hayboeck produced a stunning performance to secure his first World Cup victory for more than a year as he edged out his
Finland: street patrols 'essential' but 'cannot assume authority of police' - PM
Civilian street patrols are on the increase across Finland following the alleged “widespread sexual harrassment” of women by asylum seekers on NewCivilian street patrols are on the increase across Finland following the alleged “widespread sexual harrassment” of women by asylum seekers on New
Finnish police tipped off about New Year harrassment by asylum seekers
Police in Finland have announced that New Year celebrations in Helsinki were marred by “widespread sexual harrassment” as women were targeted byPolice in Finland have announced that New Year celebrations in Helsinki were marred by “widespread sexual harrassment” as women were targeted by
Stopped at the final hurdle: migrants blocked at Russia-Finland border
Winter is not the only obstacle to contend with for migrants trying to cross the northern route from Russia into Finland and the European Union andWinter is not the only obstacle to contend with for migrants trying to cross the northern route from Russia into Finland and the European Union and
Ride that sleigh, again!
He’s coming to the end of the busiest time of the year. It’s that time again, when Santa Claus, aka Father Christmas, aka Julgubben, aka JoulupukkiHe’s coming to the end of the busiest time of the year. It’s that time again, when Santa Claus, aka Father Christmas, aka Julgubben, aka Joulupukki
Santa Claus is on his way
He’s coming to the end of the busiest time of the year. The elves have done their job and now Santa Claus is preparing to leave Lapland and beginHe’s coming to the end of the busiest time of the year. The elves have done their job and now Santa Claus is preparing to leave Lapland and begin
Christmas rendezvous at the border
Russia’s Father Frost and the Finnish Joulupukki meet at the Russian-Finnish border as part of an annual tradition to exchange winter holidayRussia’s Father Frost and the Finnish Joulupukki meet at the Russian-Finnish border as part of an annual tradition to exchange winter holiday
The other big summit: Santa Claus and Grandfather Frost meet
Ho, Ho, Ho! On December 1, Santa Claus and his Russian counterpart Grandfather Frost have held their traditional meeting, heralding the start of theHo, Ho, Ho! On December 1, Santa Claus and his Russian counterpart Grandfather Frost have held their traditional meeting, heralding the start of the
Italy flies 70 refugees to Scandinavia
70 refugees have flown from Italy to Finland and Sweden as part of the first phase of the European Union’s relocation plan. The majority of the group70 refugees have flown from Italy to Finland and Sweden as part of the first phase of the European Union’s relocation plan. The majority of the group
A whole new approach: what happens when countries reform education
An overhaul of a national education system is a major and potentially risky undertaking for any country. Introducing fundamental reforms is costlyAn overhaul of a national education system is a major and potentially risky undertaking for any country. Introducing fundamental reforms is costly
A Finnish start for Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week kicked off with Finnish brand Aalto’s “Endless Sun” Spring/Summer 2016 ready-to-wear collection. A celebration of midsummer inParis Fashion Week kicked off with Finnish brand Aalto’s “Endless Sun” Spring/Summer 2016 ready-to-wear collection. A celebration of midsummer in
30,000 rally in Helsinki to protest proposed government cuts
More than 30,000 people rallied in Helsinki on Friday (September 18) to protest against government plans to cut workers’ benefits. Strikes alsoMore than 30,000 people rallied in Helsinki on Friday (September 18) to protest against government plans to cut workers’ benefits. Strikes also
Finland : Air Guitar Contest
Kereel “Your Daddy” Blumenkrants has been crowned the first-ever Russian Air Guitar World Champion in Oulu, Finland at the 20th anniversary of theKereel “Your Daddy” Blumenkrants has been crowned the first-ever Russian Air Guitar World Champion in Oulu, Finland at the 20th anniversary of the
Is this the football tournament with the dirtiest challenges?
It’s as far as you can get from the pristine pitches at London’s Wembley, Barcelona’s Camp Nou or Brazil’s Maracanã. Welcome to the Swamp FootballIt’s as far as you can get from the pristine pitches at London’s Wembley, Barcelona’s Camp Nou or Brazil’s Maracanã. Welcome to the Swamp Football
Helsinki's winning Guggenheim choice fails to quell revolt
Bold design fails to quell misgivings over Helsinki's 130M Guggenheim puntBold design fails to quell misgivings over Helsinki's 130M Guggenheim punt
Finland tops European countries in latest happiness survey
According to another survey of 'happiness', it's the Finns who are the most content in Europe.According to another survey of 'happiness', it's the Finns who are the most content in Europe.
Finland posts worst unemployment figures in 13 years
Finland posted its worst unemployment figures in 13 years in May, up 1.5% compared to March and April to reach 11.8%. That’s a 1.1% increaseFinland posted its worst unemployment figures in 13 years in May, up 1.5% compared to March and April to reach 11.8%. That’s a 1.1% increase
Finland: Eurosceptic party leader chosen as new Europe minister
Finland’s new government has picked the leader of a Eurosceptic party as its new foreign and Europe minister. The selection of Timo Soini, who headsFinland’s new government has picked the leader of a Eurosceptic party as its new foreign and Europe minister. The selection of Timo Soini, who heads
Waterford Wedgewood sold to Fiskars
One of Ireland’s most iconic companies, Waterford Wedgewood, has been sold to Finland’s Fiskars for 391 million euros. Waterford glassworks wasOne of Ireland’s most iconic companies, Waterford Wedgewood, has been sold to Finland’s Fiskars for 391 million euros. Waterford glassworks was
Finnish punk rockers with Down's, Autism and Attitude enter Eurovision
Kari, Pertti, Sami and Toni will be representing Finland at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The quartet, whose members suffer fromKari, Pertti, Sami and Toni will be representing Finland at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The quartet, whose members suffer from
Nokia misses targets, spooks investors
Finland’s Nokia took a tumble on Thursday after poorer-than-expected quarterly profits sent shares down by as much as 12%. at one point. Nokia saidFinland’s Nokia took a tumble on Thursday after poorer-than-expected quarterly profits sent shares down by as much as 12%. at one point. Nokia said