Finland: Vantaa couple wins wife-carrying contest
Vantaa couple Ville Parviainen and Janette Oksman have won this year’s Wife-Carrying World Championships in the North Savo town of Sonkajarvi, ...
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Finnish customs record increase in drug mules
Finnish customs have revealed that they have seen a rise in drug mules smuggling illegal substances into the Nordic country after ingesting the...
Finland wants to be smoke-free by 2040
Finland’s Ministry of Social Affairs has set a goal of eradicating tobacco products from the country by 2040.
Helsinki Pride week a success
This year’s Helsinki Pride week began on Monday at the Three Smiths Square in Helsinki and ran until today.
Radical Islamist threat on the rise in Finland
There is a rising risk of Islam-related terrorism in Finland, revealed a recent report, with the ongoing Syrian conflict a key factor in the threat.
Helsinki in top 5 most livable cities
Helsinki has been named as the fifth best city in the world to live in, coming one place behind Scandinavian neighbour Stockholm in the lifestyle maga...
Helsinki locals shocked as elk rampages through city centre
Helsinki commuters received and early-morning surprise when they saw an elk running through the city centre during rush hour on Tuesday.
Finnish legend Hyypia named Brighton and Hove manager
Finnish footballing legend Sami Hyypia has been named the new manager of English Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion.