Streaming music booming in Nordic countries
Around eight million music fans from the Nordic countries are using streaming sites like Spotify or Wimp on a regular basis, according to a recent stu...
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Cremation surges in popularity in Norway
Norwegians are asking in bigger numbers than ever before to be cremated instead of buried, revealed a recent study.
Finland’s bikini-clad pool festival to return
Males in Finland will be rejoicing at the news that Finland’s bikini-clad pool party festival is set to return next year.
Finland amongst the world’s largest coffee consumers
New data from the International Coffee Association (ICO) has revealed that Finland is amongst the biggest consumers of coffee beans in the world.
Finnish interior minister wants to end asylum-seeker loophole
Interior Minister Paivi Rasanen has hinted that Finland could pay asylum seekers to leave the country after figures revealed a ten-fold rise in people...
HJK Helsinki claim sixth consecutive championship
HJK Helsinki have won their sixth Veikkausliiga football title in a row after a 4-1 victory over TPS Turku on Sunday.
Phone app warns motorists to stop texting when driving
Scientists in Finland have revealed that they have come up with a new method of deterring motorists from texting while driving. Smartphone app VisGuar...
Finnish fans soak up Pori Jazz Festival
The 2014 Pori Jazz Festival proved a huge hit with Finnish fans, despite the fact that organisers banned spectators from bringing their own alcohol.