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Attractions & Places to Visit in Finland
PlanetWare
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Written by Jim O'Donnell and Barbara Radcliffe Rogers Updated Aug 4, 2025 From the vibrant art-filled cities of Helsinki and Turku to the depths of the boreal forests and the thinly inhabited outer archipelago, Finland offers a wealth of...
Finland Consumers Less Pessimistic In July; Business Morale Rises
RTTNews
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July 28, 2025
Finland's consumer confidence remained less negative in July, survey figures from Statistics Finland showed on Monday. Separate data from the Confederation of Finnish Industries revealed that industrial sentiment improved but continued to remain...
Stars’ Miro Heiskanen shares insight on knee injury recovery, Finland’s 2026 Olympic quest
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
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August 5, 2025
Miro Heiskanen feels like he’s “100 percent back to normal” after working through a knee injury for much of the 2024-25 season. The Dallas Stars defenseman was at Finland’s orientation camp Monday as the country’s national team prepares for the...
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Why the Oval Office map of Ukraine matters
Firstpost
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August 20, 2025
When United States President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, a large map dominated the Oval Office. The map, which highlighted areas of Ukraine under Russian occupation in vivid red, quickly became one of the...
Finland sees 30-degree temps for 17th day in a row
Yle Uutiset
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July 28, 2025
More heat records could be broken in the coming days, according to Yle meteorologist Elias Paakkanen. Open image viewer The ongoing heatwave shows no sign of dissipating anytime soon. Image: Marie Söderman / Yle Finland saw another heat record...
Record-shattering heat grips Norway, Sweden and Finland as Arctic temperatures top 30C
Environmental Health News
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August 4, 2025
Northern Europe logged its longest stretch of 30C days on record this July, showing how quickly high-latitude regions are heating up. Ajit Niranjan reports for The Guardian. In short: A Norwegian Arctic Circle station hit 30C on 13 July days,...
Man held for abusing underage girl sexually in Helsinki
Daily Finland
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Police arrested one person on charge of abusing an underage girl sexually at Puistola area in Helsinki on Monday afternoon, said police in a press release. The man onboard a private car used abusive words towards the girl when she was walking,...
Former Wildcat Ansley Almonor signs pro deal in Finland
A Sea of Blue - Kentucky
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August 4, 2025
The former Kentucky Wildcats forward has signed his first professional contract with Salon Vilpas, a top-tier team in Finland’s Korisliiga for the upcoming 2025–26 season. The 6-foot-7, 231-pound forward will begin his pro career after wrapping up...
Wage, salary rise by 1.5% in Finland in June Y-on-Y
Daily Finland
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Published : 04 Aug 2025, 23:39 Updated : 04 Aug 2025, 23:41 The working day adjusted wages and salaries sum of the whole economy was 1.5 per cent higher in June 2025 than in June 2024, according to Statistics Finland. The seasonally adjusted wages...
Finland's Niinisto: Trump will continue diplomacy with Putin, EU needs to be involved
Deutsche Welle
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July 28, 2025
DW: President Niinisto, we are speaking after a third meeting between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, Turkey this year that again failed to produce results to end the war. Do you see any chances for diplomacy to broker at least a ceasefire in the...
Donald Trump gives THIS reason for wanting to end Russia-Ukraine war, says he wants to go to...
DNA India
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August 20, 2025
What was the outcome of the meetings between Trump and Putin and Trump and Zelenskyy? Over the past week, US President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a bid to end the Russia-Ukraine...
Drownings surge in Finland during record-hot July
Helsinki Times
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August 3, 2025
A total of 28 people drowned in Finland in July, making it the deadliest month for water-related fatalities this year. The number marks a steep increase from July 2024, when 16 deaths were recorded, according to preliminary figures from the...
Rovanperä dominates Rally Finland with historic home win
Helsinki Times
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August 3, 2025
Kalle Rovanperä secured a commanding victory at Rally Finland, taking his first home win and leading Toyota to an unprecedented top-five finish in Jyväskylä. The 23-year-old Finnish driver delivered a flawless performance over the weekend,...
Rangers confirm Oliver Antman arrival as Finland winger pens long-term deal
The Herald (Scotland)
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August 4, 2025
Antman, who has scored seven times in 22 Finland caps, contributed to 22 goals for his now former club last season. Such form prompted Russell Martin to move for his services this summer. He becomes the club's ninth addition in recent months. Read...
In Photos: Oilers' Kasperi Kapanen ties the knot with longtime partner Matleena Laakso in Helsinki
Sportskeeda
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August 4, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Kasperi Kapanen and his longtime partner Matleena Laakso were married this past weekend in Helsinki. On Sunday, Matleena shared the news on her Instagram. She posted a romantic photo from their wedding day where the couple...
Reliquary: The Helsinki Process
CEPA
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August 4, 2025
Cold War hawks loathed the East-West discussions in Helsinki in the early 1970s, and the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) was signed in the Finnish capital this week 50 years ago. William Safire of the New...
Finland's credit rating cut as debt rises and reforms stall
Helsinki Times
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July 26, 2025
Finland’s long-term credit rating has been downgraded by Fitch Ratings from AA+ to AA, the country’s lowest rating in nearly thirty years. The downgrade reflects Fitch’s concerns about Finland’s rising public debt, sustained budget deficits, and a...
Finland urges Ukraine to stay firm on anti-corruption amid EU bid
Helsinki Times
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July 26, 2025
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said Ukraine must continue its anti-corruption reforms if it hopes to advance towards European Union membership. Speaking during an official visit to France, Valtonen told Yle that a bill passed by...
Finland´s nightless nights end in Utsjoki
Daily Finland
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Published : 28 Jul 2025, 23:16 Updated : 28 Jul 2025, 23:22 The nightless nights will end in Utsjoki, the northernmost municipality of the country early Tuesday night, local media reported, quoting Ursa Astronomical Association. The...
7 Best Hotels in Helsinki, Finland, for 2025 Stays
Conde Nast Traveler
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August 4, 2025
A fairly new arrival to Helsinki, this bratty younger brother in the IHG group is making its mark with the use of bright colors, meeting Nordic taste and flair. Located in the design district, you are already ensconced in the hipster, design-led...