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Police have arrested eight people after protesters climbed the columns in front of Parliament in Helsinki. An estimated 250 people marched from the Central Railway Station to Parliament this morning, to demand more urgent action to combat the effects of…

Finns celebrate Shrove Tuesday today – known as Laskiainen in Finnish. It’s a celebration of late winter, and the start of the Easter period, and blends official church religious doctrines and pagan traditions as well. In Finland some of those traditions…

The rest of the country might be enjoying the first signs of spring, but at Ranua Wildlife Park in Lapland there’s still plenty of winter snow on the ground. Which makes it the perfect conditions for playful polar bears to…

With some warmer temperatures in the air, bright blue skies and the promise of spring ahead, it’s the perfect weather to get out in the capital city and snap some stunning pictures. So we decided to #Pick6 of the most…

It’s been a long winter with some bitterly cold temperatures over the last several months. Even now with spring (possibly!) coming soon, the weather has been variable from sub-zero temperatures to sudden thaws and melting ice, then back to freezing…

Five Finnish restaurants, all in the capital city, have retained their prestigious Michelin stars, while a new restaurant has been awarded its first star. Restaurants Ask, Demo, Grön, Ola and Ora all kept their current Michelin star rankings when the…

High school seniors across the country celebrated today with noisy and colourful penkkarit parades. It’s a tradition that dates back generations, when seniors marked the last day of school before study leave and spring exams. The students dress up in costume,…

Romantics from Rovaniemi to Riihimäki (and all points in between!) are saying it with flowers, and celebrating St. Valentine’s Day today. In Finland however, it’s not just a day for loved-up couples. It’s also known as ‘Ystävänpäivä’ or Friends Day…

Helsinki Airport will debut a brand new terminal space for long haul passengers this month. ‘Aukio’ is designed to be a first impression of Finland showcasing design, natural wood and high tech innovations to add more facilities, more shops and…

Thousands of people came to celebrate Chinese New Year in Helsinki on Monday night. The Year of the Pig was ushered in with traditional music, displays of martial arts, and lion and dragon dancing. Red lanterns lit up Kansalaistori in the…