Finland fortifies itself against its Russian neighbor

From the bridge of the gigantic patrol boat Turva, Mikko Simola, the commander in charge of the Coast Guard that ensures the safety of the Gulf of Finland, points his finger — almost as a reflex — east, toward the only stretch of sea that, after...

The best places to travel in 2026, according to Lonely Planet

As 2025 gradually draws to a close, you’re probably going to not only start thinking about all the cool places you ticked off the bucket list this year, but also about what lies ahead for your travel plans in 2026, right? Well, if you need some...

HSL ticket inspectors begin bodycam trial in Helsinki

Ticket inspectors working for Helsinki Regional Transport (HSL) are taking part in a three-month bodycam trial starting Tuesday 15 October. The cameras, which record video and audio, are aimed at improving safety for staff and passengers. The...

Electricity price in Finland hits yearly high on Tuesday evening

Spot electricity prices in Finland are set to rise sharply this evening, Tuesday 14 October, reaching their highest levels this year. The price will peak at 71.8 cents per kilowatt hour, including VAT, between 19:45 and 20:00. The surge follows a...

Expat Brits can still claim £300 winter cash under post-Brexit rules

Even if you’ve retired abroad, you could still get up to £300 to help with winter bills ❄️ Thousands of UK pensioners abroad can still receive the Winter Fuel Payment It applies only to those living in the EEA or Switzerland who moved before...

Republican donor lobbies in favor of anti-Western Georgian Dream

By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A political donor with business interests in the country of Georgia has privately lobbied lawmakers in recent weeks against legislation that would pressure that nation's anti-Western ruling party, angering a...

Finnish court no release Simon Ekpa, give am $50,000 compensation

Some social media users don claim sey one Finnish court give judgment make dem release Simon Ekpa, pro-Biafra agitator, wey don already collect prison sentence. Plenti social media users bin post di claim for Facebook and Instagram — for wetin...

Finland Welcomes More International Film and TV Productions With up to 40% Support

HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 7, 2025-- International film, TV, documentary, and animation producers can benefit from Finland’s national audiovisual production incentive, which reimburses up to 25% of eligible local production costs incurred in...

Cryogenic chip technology from Finland wins European innovation award

HELSINKI, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- A Finnish innovation in cryogenic chip technology for quantum computing and space applications has won a top award from the European Association of Research and Technology Organizations (EARTO), the VTT Technical...

Singapore LTA to upgrade rail CCTV network with Finland’s Nokia solutions

ShareSharePin ItShare Singapore’s LTA is upgrading CCTV across 50+ train stations with Finland’s Nokia fiber and IP tech to deliver clearer, faster, more reliable video for rail safety. Photo: LTA. Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) will...

Trams carry the future in Helsinki and elsewhere in Finland

The tram doors slide open and I step aboard the number two, leaving the damp autumn air behind. Inside, the soft murmur of conversation mixes with shoes squeaking on wet rubber. Teenagers pile into the booth next to me, laughing and joking, as the...

[News] Varjo Invests Over €40 Million in Next-Generation Defense Technologies; Business Finland Grants Significant Funding to Support the Program

Varjo, the global leader in military-grade virtual (VR) and mixed reality (XR) solutions, today announced a EUR 44 million research and development initiative to accelerate the development of advanced, next-generation XR training systems for...

Global Energy Leaders Summit To Be Held In Odisha On 6th & 7th Dec

Bhubaneswar: The Global Energy Leaders Summit is being organized in Odisha on December 6-7, jointly organized by the Tony Blair Institute and the Odisha Government. Many eminent personalities from the country and abroad will participate in it....

Nokia CEO Sees 'AI Supercycle' Lifting Growth As Profit Outlook Climbs

Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) shares surged approximately 10% on both the U.S. (NYSE) and Helsinki (HEL) stock exchanges, following an earnings beat for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. Details The company reported net sales growth of 12%...

2 men gunned down in Helsinki, Porvoo, suspects held

Two persons were killed in separate incidents of shootings in Helsinki and Porvoo early Wednesday, police said. In Helsinki, the murder took place when a man came under a gun attack in a private residence at Pikku Huopalahti area at about 12:40...

Cryogenic chip tech from Finland wins European innovation award

A Finnish innovation in cryogenic chip technology for quantum computing and space applications has won a top award from the European Association of Research and Technology Organizations (EARTO), the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland said...

New car registration rises by 30% in Finland in September

A total of 5,996 new passenger cars were registered in September 2025 in Finland, which was 30 per cent more than one year earlier, according to Statistics Finland. In all, 10,493 new vehicles were registered in September. First registrations...

Patria takes possession of new F-35 engine facility in Finland

Patria Group has taken possession of a newly constructed facility in Finland, dedicated to the assembly and maintenance of F-35 fighter jet engines. The facility, situated in Linnavuori, Nokia, was developed by Defence Properties Finland. Discover...

Salla Church in Lapland, Finland by Eero Eerikäinen and Osmo Sipari

Salla Church in Lapland is a measured response to subarctic living and mid-century reconstruction in northern Finland. Designed by Eero Eerikäinen and Osmo Sipari, the building features a compact massing,... The post Salla Church in Lapland,...

How Finland’s multi-billion icebreaker deal with the US could leave the country on thin ice

Defence October 15, 2025 4 Min Read A landmark US partnership puts Finland’s world-leading icebreaker in the spotlight. As its shipyards gear up for billions in orders, questions remain over politics, dependency and who is truly at the helm....