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Art

Oulu2026 unveils vision and artists for Climate Clock art trail

Ahead of the city’s stint as European Capital of Culture, Oulu2026 has announced a trailblazing new art initiative designed to address the urgent issue of climate change through collaborations between artists and scientists.

12/02/2025

The Europe Conversation

Finnish foreign minister: Greenland covered by NATO security rules

Finland's foreign minister Elina Valtonen says Greenland is protected by Article 5 of NATO.

23/01/2025

Europe News

Europe needs to do more for defence, Finnish President tells Euronews

"It is in our vested self-interest to promote and spend more on defence," Finnish president Alexander Stubb tells Euronews.

14/01/2025

Europe News

NATO to bolster Baltic military presence after power cables cut

NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte pledged to send drones, frigates and aircraft to the region as he highlighted a concerted campaign of 'cyber-attacks, assassination attempts and sabotage.'

14/01/2025

Design

Helsinki landmark Finlandia Hall reopens after three-year renovation

The architectural icon, designed by Alvar Aalto, is now more accessible than ever to the public after an extensive renovation.

07/01/2025

Food and Drink

A Finnish roastery is wowing connoisseurs with an AI-generated coffee

Helsinki’s Kaffa Roastery collaborated with local AI consultancy Elev to create 'AI-conic', a blend featuring four bean varieties, predominantly Brazil’s Fazenda Pinhal.

03/01/2025

Europe News

Finnish probe says Russian-linked ship tied to Baltic Sea cable damage

The vessel, part of Russia’s shadow fleet of ageing tankers used to evade sanctions, faces charges including aggravated vandalism and interference with telecommunications.

30/12/2024

Europe News

Finland moves ship suspected of Estlink-2 cable damage to port

The Helsinki police department say the vessel, which was boarded on Thursday, was moved to inner anchorage near Porvoo as a better place to carry out an investigation.

29/12/2024

EuroVerify

Finland president did not post video supporting Nigerian separatists

A post on social media wrongfully claims that Alexander Stubb supports the Biafra separatist movement in Nigeria.

26/12/2024

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Santa departs Lapland on Christmas eve mission

Santa Claus set off from his home in snowy Rovaniemi, Finland, embarking on his magical global journey to deliver Christmas cheer. Crowds gathered at Santa Claus Village to wave him off as he boarded his reindeer-drawn sleigh, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas in multiple languages.

24/12/2024

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Enjoying Christmas dinner at an Arctic Circle restaurant

Tourists flock to Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi, enjoying snow, reindeer rides, and meeting Santa. At the Snowman World ice restaurant, visitors dine on local dishes in temperatures of -5°C, savoring rich, creamy meals like salmon soup and roasted elk.

24/12/2024

Europe News

At a Lapland summit EU leaders say defence spending must rise

Leaders from northern and southern Europe have said EU security requires increased investment if countries hope to see off the ongoing threat from Russia.

22/12/2024

Europe News

Leaders arrive in Finland for North-South Summit

Discussions are focused on European security and defence as well as border security and migration.

21/12/2024

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Santa sets off on his Christmas gift-giving tour

Santa Claus left his office in Korvatunturi, nestled in the heart of Finnish Lapland, and set off on his magical journey to deliver gifts across the world.

20/12/2024

The Europe Conversation

'If we wish for peace, we have to prepare for war', says Finnish MP for Arctic Circle

Two years ago, Finland was a non-aligned, militarily neutral country.

19/12/2024

Europe News

Finland accelerates preparedness for war in all forms

Finnish commitment to defending their sovereignty from an imperialistic Russia has long been part of the Finnish psyche, and intrinsic to how the state is run. Since Putin's revanchist mindset materialised in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Helsinki has moved to accelerate plans for defense.

16/12/2024

Destinations

Overtourism has reached Santa Claus' hometown, Finnish locals say

Arctic Circle locals say tourists are overrunning the big guy's hometown.

12/12/2024

Design

Nostalgia calling: Nokia Design Archive displays titans of 90s tech

This gr8 Nokia Design Archive will take u back 2 the simpler days of Snake, SMS and snap-on covers.

12/12/2024

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Warm autumn leaves Santa's Lapland village with less snow

In Lapland, Santa readies himself for the annual tradition of delivering presents around the globe. However, this year’s unusually warm autumn has left less snow in his village near Rovaniemi, northern Finland, impacting the experience for visitors.

10/12/2024

Travel News

Dream Lapland holidays on ice as TUI cancels trips for lack of snow

As Lapland basks in mild winter temperatures, the lack of snow leaves travel plans in tatters.

05/12/2024

Europe News

Russian accused of war crimes in Ukraine in 2014 on trial in Finland

Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Toden, is charged with fighting against Ukrainian forces as part of the neo-Nazi Russian paramilitary unit Rusich.

05/12/2024

Art

Shelter: Helsinki Biennial 2025 asks humans to take a step back

The Helsinki Biennial 2025 will be titled ‘Shelter: Below and beyond, becoming and belonging’, organisers have announced. Eschewing people-centric perspectives, the Biennial’s third edition will feature non-human protagonists.

05/12/2024

Finland

Euroviews. Dialogue and leadership needed as European security turns 50

Having grown up to be the leader of an international forum of parliamentarians, I am acutely aware that not all opportunities are going to be successful, which is why all opportunities must be seized, Pia Kauma writes.

29/11/2024

Art

Finland exhibition reveals rare murals by Moomins creator Tove Jansson

Best known as the creator of the Moomins, Tove Jansson's "Paradise" exhibition at Helsinki Art Museum reveals her lesser-known public murals, early sketches and artworks.

26/11/2024

Europe News

Man investigated for instigating violence in Nigeria from Finland

Authorities allege the prime suspect promoted violence through social media while living in Finland.

21/11/2024

Europe News

NATO holds first artillery drills in Finland since joining alliance

Thousands of NATO troops are training with artillery in Finland, just 100 kilometres from the Russian border.

21/11/2024