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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…

We’re taking a look at some of the numbers behind the stories of the past week, so get out your calculator, abacus or just use your fingers and start counting!

We’re taking a look at some of the numbers behind the stories of the past week, so get out your calculator, abacus or just use your fingers and start counting!

The annual Lux Festival us underway in Helsinki, bringing art installations to light up some of the city’s best known buildings. The five day event, which runs from Saturday 5th January until Wednesday 9th January, has a core group of…

The city of Espoo staged Finland’s first firework-free New Year’s Eve celebration on Monday night, ditching pyrotechnics for a lavish laser show instead. The move came on sustainability grounds, and to try something different as the city reintroduced an official…