Beyond the Finnish Line

Combining traditional Finnish music with other global influences, a band called Solisee add a bit of Latin flavor to “Itkee havupuu,” a warm, trumpet-punctuated piece of acoustic goodness celebrating the beauty of nature. Author: Tom Orr Tom Orr...

Gallery: Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visits Estonia

On Friday, August 22, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo arrived in Estonia for an official visit, meeting with Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) and Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200). "Finland is Estonia's number one...

HS: Finland's navy adopts Israeli missile system

The Finnish Navy is adopting Israeli sea-skimming anti-ship missiles, Helsingin Sanomat reports. Open image viewer A rendering of a surface-to-surface missile. Image: Puolustusvoimat Finland has put into service an Israeli-made surface-to-surface...

Majority of Finnish citizens support security guarantees for Ukraine – survey

Finnish and Ukrainian flags. Stock photo: Getty Images The vast majority of Finnish citizens support their country’s participation in providing security guarantees to Ukraine. Source: a survey commissioned by Iltalehti, as reported by European...

I fell in love with Finnish summers on the islands that inspired the Moomins

Inspired by the writer Tove Jansson, visitors can spend the long, slow days of summer amid woods and secret cabins What makes a summer? To Finns, it’s access to a cabin (owned, borrowed or rented), water nearby (a lake or the sea), being able to...

Finnish Woman Killed During Livestream As British Gamer Watches Helplessly In Horror

Last Updated:August 22, 2025, 23:45 IST The unnamed British man had been in a ten-hour gaming session with the 32-year-old woman when he suddenly heard her window being smashed The British gamer contacted local police by email to report what he...

Finland proposes new law to back EU gigabit regulation

The Finnish government has submitted draft legislation to support the EU’s gigabit regulation, aimed at accelerating the rollout of high-capacity electronic communications networks. The proposal, presented to Parliament on 21 August 2025,...

Finland improves indirect fire capabilities with new GTP TREMOS 120mm self-propelled mortar

At the DALO Industry Days held in Ballerup, Denmark, on August 20–21, 2025, the Finnish company Sisu presented Finland’s new self-propelled mortar, combining the Sisu GTP 4x4 multi-role armored vehicle with Patria’s TREMOS modular mortar system....

Meyer Turku starts building Border Guard's patrol vessel

Ship building company Meyer Turku on Friday started the construction of the Finnish Border Guard's two multipurpose offshore patrol vessels, said Border Guard in a press release. The company proceeded to the traditional christening ceremony...

Mikko Rantanen’s military service delay sparks legal case in Finland amid career-high season

Mikko Rantanen is in the middle of a complicated situation off the ice (Imagn Images) Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen is in the middle of a complicated situation off the ice. In Finland, all men are required to complete mandatory military...

Finland study finds online betting ads contribute to problem gambling and financial harms

As Finland prepares to end its monopoly, a new study has warned the transition to a licensing model needs to be "carefully designed" to alleviate problem gambling concerns. A study in Finland has found online gambling ads contribute to problem...

HKFP Monitor August 23, 2025: Shop closures continue; gov’t water contract blunder; CY Leung drama in Finland

Welcome back to HKFP Monitor. This week, retail giants AEON and Marks & Spencer announced store closures, adding to a growing wave of business shutdowns amid a sluggish economy. Meanwhile, the government is under fire after awarding a drinking...

Cold and wet weekend expected across Finland

The coming weekend is expected to be colder and wetter than usual, with daytime temperatures struggling to reach 15°C in most parts of the country, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute. Meteorologist Heikki Sinisalo said temperatures...

Business registrations in Finland reach record high in second quarter

New business registrations in Finland rose to a record level between April and June 2025, according to Statistics Finland. A total of 16,955 businesses were registered during the second quarter. The figure marks the highest quarterly total since...

Finland's wildlife agency offers training on how to ward off bears as population increases

Finland's bear population has grown steadily in recent years due to the gradual tightening of hunting quotas, with the Natural Resources Institute Finland (acronymed in Finnish as Luke) estimating the numbers to be about 2,300. This means that the...

Finnish tourists shy away from Trump-era US

Leisure travel to the US this summer has decreased significantly from last year. Open image viewer File photo. Passengers at Helsinki Airport. Image: Saara Hirvonen / Yle Finnish travel habits abroad appear to have shifted this year, with the...

2025 Air Guitar World Championships set for Friday in Finland

Could This Finnish-Made Video Game Be a Breakthrough in Depression Treatment?

Gamescom 2025 was full of fantastic video game announcements, but one quiet talk from the Gamescom Congress stream got our attention for another reason. Can depression treatment be delivered through a video game? That’s the question that one...

Finnish Defence Minister: Russia does not genuinely want peace

Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) told Yle that Putin and Zelensky should only meet when there is actually something to be agreed upon – and that the time is not yet ripe for that. Open image viewer File photo. Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen....

Don’t fret: Air guitar world title returns home to Finland after 25 years