capital and most populous city of Finland
Photo gallery: Once upon a Finnish snowstorm — in late April: Yle meteorologist Matti Huutonen says there will be little snow left on the ground by May.
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Helsinki celebrates May Day with unique traditions and public events: Helsinki is set to embrace May Day with a special capping ceremony on Vappuaatto at ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25161-helsinki-celebrates-may-day-with-unique-traditions-and-public-events.html
Finland to move Kouvola visa centre to Helsinki at end of year: The move was prompted by a significant decrease in visa applications following Finland's ...
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Heavy snowfall causes traffic chaos in Helsinki region: TRAFFIC in the Finnish capital region was in complete disarray yesterday due to heavy snowfall ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25156-heavy-snowfall-causes-traffic-chaos-in-helsinki-region.html
Winter makes surprise return in FinlandHeavy snow blankets the capital HelsinkiEsha Hanspal tells you more
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Helsinki Airport voted best in Northern Europe for unparalleled passenger experience
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25143-helsinki-airport-voted-best-in-northern-europe-for-unparalleled-passenger-experience.html
Helsinki to host the Tall Ships Races in July 2024 with a focus on Baltic Sea conservation
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25132-helsinki-to-host-the-tall-ships-races-in-july-2024-with-a-focus-on-baltic-sea-conservation.html
Rick Steves’ Europe: Helsinki and Tallinn: Pearls of the Baltic: Helsinki and Tallinn are two great capitals in Northern Europe. Just 50 miles and a two-hour ...
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Helsinki boosts civil defense with multi-million euro shelter renovation plan: In light of the current global situation, the City of Helsinki has announced a ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25144-helsinki-boosts-civil-defense-with-multi-million-euro-shelter-renovation-plan.html
"Edible Helsinki" food weeks to showcase city's culinary delights this spring: Helsinki is set to host its inaugural "Edible Helsinki" food weeks from May 24 to ...
helsinkitimes.fi/eat-and-drink/25134-edible-helsinki-food-weeks-to-showcase-city-s-culinary-delights-this-spring.html
Athens turns orange, Helsinki goes white as Europe’s weather springs a surprise: Dust from the Sahara blankets the Greek capital while parts of Finland ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/europe/weather-finland-snow-sahara-dust-greece-intl-latam/
Helsinki Festival 2024 unveils program: A celebration of music, dance, and art: Helsinki is set to celebrate its vibrant culture with the 2024 Helsinki Festival ...
helsinkitimes.fi/culture/25137-helsinki-festival-2024-unveils-program-a-celebration-of-music-dance-and-art.html
Crackdown on Helsinki taxis: One in four drivers fined: The most common irregularities were missing contact information, driving logs or price information.
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Helsinki's Senate Square to host summer terrace and Michelin star ceremony viewing area
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25108-helsinki-s-senate-square-to-host-summer-terrace-and-michelin-star-ceremony-viewing-area.html
Open House Helsinki extends its doors wider in May due to rising popularity: This spring, Open House Helsinki invites the public once again to explore some of ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25127-open-house-helsinki-extends-its-doors-wider-in-may-due-to-rising-popularity.html
Lasipalatsi Square reopens with festive May Day celebrations: Helsinki's Lasipalatsi district has unveiled a vibrant lineup of events to celebrate the reopening ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25124-lasipalatsi-square-reopens-with-festive-may-day-celebrations.html
Latvian bog likely source of Sunday's stench in Helsinki: People in the capital are once again reporting unpleasant smells.
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Finnish startup Basemark secures €22M to make driving safer with AR: Helsinki-headquartered Basemark has raised €22mn to bring its augmented reality (AR) ...
thenextweb.com/news/finnish-startup-basemark-funding-augmented-reality-cars-ev
The inspiring Dee family: One year after a terror attack killed Maia, Rina, Lucy: Rabbi Leo Dee and his daughters Keren and Tali and son Yehuda (now 19 ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-797699
Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down: Is Russia deliberately sending migrants to Finland? Helsinki is worried about this and would like to deter ...
spiegel.de/ausland/migration-abschottung-von-russland-finnland-macht-dicht-a-5bdbce37-e4cd-4a9f-9f26-370e16fc23b5
Finavia announces over 140 international flights for summer 2024: This summer, Finavia is set to connect Finland more extensively to the global stage with over ...
helsinkitimes.fi/themes/themes/travel/25084-finavia-announces-over-140-international-flights-for-summer-2024.html
Gene editing cures hereditary liver disease in Finland: Researchers from the University of Helsinki and HUS Helsinki University Hospital have achieved a ...
helsinkitimes.fi/themes/themes/science-and-technology/25080-gene-editing-cures-hereditary-liver-disease-in-finland.html
Eurojackpot cracked: 60 million each to NRW and Slovenia: The numbers 2, 3, 6, 15, 35 were the key to winning millions. The latest Eurojackpot has been won ...
merkur.de/welt/eurojackpot-geknackt-je-60-millionen-nach-nrw-und-slowenien-zr-93029898.html
Helsinki to expand green spaces with five new nature reserves in 2024: In a significant boost to urban conservation efforts, Helsinki is set to enrich its green ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25074-helsinki-to-expand-green-spaces-with-five-new-nature-reserves-in-2024.html
A strong military on the one hand, a strong awareness of disaster prevention on the other: Finland's national defense is based on a system of “comprehensive ... Show more www.tagesspiegel.de/internationales/finnlands-angst-vor-russland-das-nationale-trauma-wird-von-generation-zu-generation-weitergegeben-11468792.html
Child receives next generation pacemaker in Nordic first: For paediatric patients, fewer than ten such devices have been installed worldwide.
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Man suspected of fatally stabbing young woman at a Helsinki McDonald's: Police said the suspect and the victim knew one another and that investigators had found ...
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Bürgenstock Conference: Maximum standards for minimal relaxation: The Bürgenstock is about the prerequisites for a peace process. A maximum format is created for ...
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"FIX: Care and Repair" exhibition challenges throwaway culture in Helsinki
helsinkitimes.fi/culture/25104-fix-care-and-repair-exhibition-challenges-throwaway-culture-in-helsinki.html
Monday's papers: Government's environmental direction, school reforms and legend's last chance
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City dust surge: A health hazard even for the healthy: The season of urban dust is upon us, significantly affecting air quality in the capital region ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25095-city-dust-surge-a-health-hazard-even-for-the-healthy.html
Young snow leopards grace Helsinki's Korkeasaari Zoo with their presence: Korkeasaari Zoo in Helsinki has welcomed back snow leopards with the arrival of two ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25082-young-snow-leopards-grace-helsinki-s-korkeasaari-zoo-with-their-presence.html
In Finland's capital Helsinki, Kaffa Roastery, a coffee company, has rolled out a fresh coffee blend called "AI-conic ... Show more www.indiatimes.com/news/world/this-coffee-is-ai-conic-ai-generates-coffee-blend-in-finland-632959.html
Helsinki, Finland to Zanzibar, Tanzania for only €424 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Helsinki, Finland to Zanzibar, Tanzania for only €424 roundtrip with ...
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Behind the Ice Curtain: Antarctic Treaty talks conceal looming bird flu catastrophe
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-24-behind-the-ice-curtain-antarctic-treaty-talks-conceal-looming-bird-flu-catastrophe/
Finland's Kaffa Roastery Launches AI-Generated Coffee Blend, Elevating Traditional Flavors with Innovative Technology
techtimes.com/articles/303828/20240422/finlands-kaffa-roastery-launches-ai-generated-coffee-blend-elevating-traditional-flavors-innovative-technology.htm
This floating outdoor swimming pool with a 90m viewing platform could soon open in a Welsh city 😍 www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/plans-floating-swimming-pool-viewing-28985752
Late April snowmageddon has hit Helsinki. Most flights are significantly delayed or outright cancelled.
From kitchen mishap at age 7 to supper club maestro: How chef Sheikha Hesa Al Khalifa is redefining Khaleeji cuisine - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/food/from-kitchen-mishap-at-age-7-to-supper-club-maestro-how-chef-sheikha-hesa-al-khalifa-is-redefining
Denver, Colorado to Helsinki, Finland for only $477 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Denver, Colorado to Helsinki, Finland for only $477 roundtrip with American ...
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Architect sought for Helsinki museum to replace failed Guggenheim proposal: A competition has been launched for Finland’s New Museum of Architecture and Design ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/new-museum-of-architecture-and-design-helsinki
Nordea Posts Record Profit as Interest Rate Boost Continues: Nordea Bank Abp, the largest lender in the Nordic region, reported record profits and net interest ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/nordea-again-posts-net-interest-income-growth-beating-estimates
ETTU.org - Veterans' NETU brings over 300 players to Helsinki: ETTU.org
ettu.org/en/n/news/2024/april/veterans--netu-brings-over-300-players-to-helsinki/
#Helsinki, Finland to Bangkok, Thailand for only €447 roundtrip with Lufthansa #Travel
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Architect sought for Helsinki museum to replace failed Guggenheim proposal: A competition has been launched for Finland’s New Museum of Architecture and Design ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/new-museum-of-architecture-and-design-helsinki
Dunelm shoppers love 'relaxing' £37 garden lounger and say 'very comfortable' : The Helsinki Set of 2 Loungers are popular on the Dunelm website
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/dunelm-shoppers-love-relaxing-37-28999264
French dominate Ocean Globe Race finish at Cowes: French Whitbread yacht L’Esprit d’Equipe sailed into Cowes on Saturday 13 April to take second place in the ...
yachtingmonthly.com/news/french-dominate-ocean-globe-race-finish-at-cowes-97426
Lake District: Rydal Hall opens new cabin accommodation: Rydal Hall unveiled their new cabins this week, which will allow visitors to experience the beauty of ...
thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/24248649.ambleside-attraction-opens-new-lake-district-accommodation/
ISW: Russia challenges Yerevan's sovereignty by detaining Russian citizen in Armenia
kyivindependent.com/isw-russia-challenges-armenias-sovereignty-amid-continued-deterioration-of-states-relations/
Dunelm 'perfect' £37 zero gravity loungers are 'stylish' and 'most comfortable': The Helsinki Set of 2 Black Zero Gravity Loungers are £75 on Dunelm
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/dunelms-perfect-37-zero-gravity-28951723
New addition to the Green Zoo Wuppertal: Reindeer “Orvokki” from Helsinki: Recently, the female European forest reindeer "Orvokki" moved from the Korkeasaari Zoo ...
wuppertal-total.de/stadtleben/neuzugang-im-gruenen-zoo-wuppertal-rentier-orvokki-aus-helsinki/
Boxing: Ben Ehis from SG Kaars is challenged on two fronts in Helsinki: In order to keep his chance of getting a ticket to the Olympics, the Kaarst not only has ...
rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/rhein-kreis/sport/boxen-ben-ehis-von-der-sg-kaars-ist-in-helsinki-an-zwei-fronten-gefordert_aid-110250349
Rheumatic diseases are associated with pregnancy and birth problems: Helsinki - Rheumatic diseases have an influence on the development of pregnancy problems and ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150212/Rheumatische-Erkrankungen-stehen-im-Zusammenhang-mit-Schwangerschafts-und-Geburtsproblemen
Six more departures from Adler Mannheim: News, photos, videos and podcasts from the Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung about sport from the region
rnz.de/sport/sportregional_artikel,-Nach-Viertelfinal-Aus-Sechs-weitere-Abgaenge-bei-den-Adler-Mannheim-_arid,1313348.html
Finland school shooting: 1 student dead and 12-year-old suspect arrested, police say
apnews.com/article/finland-school-shooting-helsinki-viertola-8f2e89a87bbea73f554f946ca0b785af
Quick Glance: Fatal School Shooting in Finland: 12-Year-Old Victim
- A tragic incident occurred at Viertola school in Vantaa, Finland, resulting in the death of a 12-year-old child due to a shooting. The suspected 12-year-old attacker was apprehended and is currently in custody. Authorities have confirmed the retrieval of the suspect's weapon.
- In addition to the deceased child, two other 12-year-old students were critically wounded by the gunfire. It was revealed that both the suspect and the victims belonged to the same class. The shooting took place at the Jokiranta campus, leading to an intervention by armed police officers.
- The school near Helsinki accommodates around 800 students aged seven to 16. Previous shooting incidents in Finland prompted stricter gun regulations, including the implementation of an aptitude test for firearm license applicants and an increase in the minimum age requirement to 20 years.
- With over 1.5 million registered firearms in the country of 5.6 million people, Finland sees hunting and target shooting as popular activities.
Finland and Ukraine sign long-term security agreement: The defence aid package provided to Ukraine by Helsinki is worth 188 million euros
euronews.com/2024/04/03/finland-and-ukraine-sign-long-term-security-agreement
Quick Glance: Ukraine and Finland Sign Mutual Security Agreement
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish President Alexander Stubb signed a security agreement between the two nations during a joint briefing in Kyiv.
- The signed security agreement signifies a commitment to strengthen the security ties between Ukraine and Finland.
- President Zelensky highlighted the positive impact of the security agreement on the defense capabilities of both countries. The agreement is expected to lead to increased collaboration in various security-related areas, fostering mutual trust and cooperation.
- The joint statement by Presidents Zelensky and Stubb underscores the shared commitment to promoting peace and security in the region. The security agreement reflects a strategic partnership aimed at addressing common security challenges and enhancing regional stability.
Helsinki: Twelve-year-old shoots peer at Finnish school and injures two others: Shots are fired at an elementary school in a town north of Helsinki on Tuesday ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article250832974/Helsinki-Zwoelfjaehriger-erschiesst-Gleichaltrigen-an-finnischer-Schule-und-verletzt-zwei-weitere.html
House prices continued to fall in Finland in February: Vantaa, Helsinki and Oulu registered the sharpest year-on-year drops in house prices ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25039-house-prices-continued-to-fall-in-finland-in-february.html
City of Helsinki to purchase Helsinki Halli arena: The City Council decided on Thursday to offer to buy the arena, which has stood empty for two years due to EU ...
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Finnish authorities detect sulphur-like smell in Helsinki region: A strong smell resembling that of sulphur or burnt rubber was detected in the region around ...
reuters.com/world/europe/finnish-authorities-detect-sulphur-like-smell-helsinki-region-2024-03-31/
Finland will not reopen its border with Russia for the time being: Finland wants to keep its border with Russia closed indefinitely. The reason for this is the ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/04/finnland-will-die-grenze-zu-russland-erstmal-nicht-wieder-offnen
Mystery smell reported across regions of Russia and Finland: A strange smell has been reported across the area
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/smell-helsinki-st-petersburg-finland-b2521318.html
Finnish police say bullying was motive for school shooting: Finnish police said on Wednesday the motive for a school shooting on the outskirts of Helsinki on ...
reuters.com/world/europe/finnish-police-say-bullying-was-motive-school-shooting-2024-04-03/
Want a bargain holiday home in Finland? Look northward: The most important price factor is proximity to the Helsinki region – and preferably the sea.
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Russia still a threat to Finland, Supo says: Funnelling people to the eastern border is Russia's way of bullying Finland, according to the Finnish Security and ...
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From the absurd to the emotional: Finland's 2023 photojournalism winners: The winning images captured people's efforts to survive in a tumultuous world ...
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Helsinki implements new parking restrictions for electric scooters near stations starting March 28
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25042-helsinki-implements-new-parking-restrictions-for-electric-scooters-near-stations-starting-march-28.html
HUS reports growth in patient numbers and satisfaction in 2023 despite financial shortfall
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25060-hus-reports-growth-in-patient-numbers-and-satisfaction-in-2023-despite-financial-shortfall.html
Finland: Victim of gun attack dies: After the massacre at the school in Vantaa, one child is dead and two others are seriously injured ...
rp-online.de/panorama/ausland/finnland-opfer-von-schusswaffenangriff-gestorben_aid-109954821
Helsinki court dismisses all charges against Elokapina: The climate group had been accused of fundraising irregularities and fraud, with the prosecutor demanding ...
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Helsinki tracks down most of 18k missing digital devices: The city is changing how it inventories devices at hundreds of schools daycare centres ...
yle.fi/a/74-20082251
Finland, the happiest country in the world for 7 years running, to offer second free happiness masterclass—here’s how to apply
cnbc.com/2024/03/26/finland-free-happiness-masterclass-how-to-apply.html
Only 10% of Russians in Finland voted for Putin, exit poll says: The Russian Embassy in Helsinki's official results suggest one in three Russian nationals in ...
yle.fi/a/74-20079744
Helsinki amusement park stops selling Russia-linked ice cream: The park's director said it was a question of values.
yle.fi/a/74-20080288
Unpleasant smell across southern Finland and St. Petersburg remains a mystery: In a perplexing turn of events that captivated both local communities and ...
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25046-unpleasant-smell-across-southern-finland-and-st-petersburg-remains-a-mystery.html
Helsinki region businesses face gloomy outlook amid political strikes: The business climate in the Helsinki region remains bleak, with companies predicting poor ...
helsinkitimes.fi/business/25059-helsinki-region-businesses-face-gloomy-outlook-amid-political-strikes.html
Child dies after being shot at Finnish school: Child dies after being shot at Finnish school - Panorama - DIE RHEINPFALZ
rheinpfalz.de/lokal/pfalz-ticker_artikel,-kind-nach-sch%C3%BCssen-an-finnischer-schule-gestorben-_arid,5631113.html
Finland Shooting: Police say bullying was motive for school shooting: Finnish police said on Wednesday the motive for a school shooting on the outskirts of ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/03/finland-shooting-police-say-bullying-was-motive-for-school-shooting
Court: Use of swastika flags in demonstration constituted hate speech: The court ruled that the men who marched with Nazi flags represented the banned Nordic ...
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Enchanting giants of moss transform Helsinki's Lasipalatsi Square into a mystical realm
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25010-enchanting-giants-of-moss-transform-helsinki-s-lasipalatsi-square-into-a-mystical-realm.html
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