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Tens of thousands march in Helsinki Pride parade
Yle Uutiset
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June 28, 2025
Rainbow flags and festive attire filled the streets as the procession made its way through the city centre. Open image viewer Tens of thousands of people marched in the Helsinki Pride parade on Saturday. Image: Lehtikuva Thousands of people filled...
Finnish citizens abroad increasingly denied banking access in Finland
Helsinki Times
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June 23, 2025
An increasing number of Finnish citizens living abroad are being refused access to banking services in Finland, according to a new survey by Suomi-Seura. The survey received 1,542 responses, with 64 percent coming from Finns living outside the EU...
These Airports Will Soon Be Lifting Restrictions On Hand Luggage Liquids
Simple Flying
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July 7, 2025
Good news for UK travelers: airports have started lifting the long-standing 100ml hand luggage liquid rule. Birmingham International Airport and Edinburgh Airport have recently removed this restriction and now allow passengers to carry up to two...
At least 70% 66% Finnish suffer from mental disorders in their lifetime
Euro Weekly News
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June 28, 2025
Rising rates of mental disorder are an issue on a global scale | Credits: Shutterstock The University of Helsinki released a study with statistics revealing that more than two-thirds of the people in Finland are diagnosed with a mental health,...
Helsinki Design Week will be held from 5 to 14 September 2025
World Architecture Community
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June 23, 2025
The 20th anniversary edition of Helsinki Design Week will take place from 5 to 14 September 2025. The festival’s main venue will be Suomitalo, located by the Old Church Park in the heart of Helsinki. The programme features exhibitions, talks,...
Helsinki-Turku train line closed until late July for upgrade
Helsinki Times
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June 23, 2025
Train services between Helsinki and Turku have been cancelled for more than five weeks due to major track work. The suspension began on Monday and will continue until 27 July. During this period, buses will replace trains between Helsinki Central...
Glob Finances Unveils Long-Term Investment Plans for Nordic Families and Business Owners
South Africa Today
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July 7, 2025
Glob Finances, a trusted name in private wealth planning, has introduced a comprehensive suite of long-term investment plans specifically tailored for families and business owners across the Nordic region. The initiative reinforces the company’s...
Finnish startup CloEE raises €520k to accelerate AI-driven process manufacturing
EU Startups
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June 23, 2025
Helsinki-based CloEE, an AI-powered platform for discrete manufacturing, has shared with EU-Startups the successful completion of their €520k pre-Seed funding round to scale its solution for existing customers and expand sales in the Nordics,...
Next Finnish government to face emissions crunch, minister says
Helsinki Times
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June 28, 2025
Finland’s Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala says solving the country’s emissions shortfall will fall largely to the next government, as progress stalls outside energy and industry. The government approved its annual climate...
Finnish Aviation Union issues third strike warning for early July
Helsinki Times
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June 23, 2025
The Finnish Aviation Union has issued a third strike warning affecting ground staff at Finnish airports on 7 July. The warning follows earlier notices for stoppages on 2 and 4 July. Each of the planned actions will last four hours. The National...
Helsinki-Turku train services cancelled for more than a month
Yle Uutiset
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June 23, 2025
Rail passengers will have to take replacement buses until late July, with track work cutting the link between Turku and Helsinki. Open image viewer Image: Anni Savolainen / Lehtikuva Passenger rail services between Helsinki and Turku are suspended...
80% Finns see wobbly global political situation as economic worry: survey
Daily Finland
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About 80 per cent of Finns are at least somewhat concerned about the effects of the unstable global political situation on the economy, according to a survey commissioned by OP Financial Group. This is the most widespread concern expressed in the...
Finnish Foreign Minister: The situation in Georgia is becoming increasingly difficult – the European Union stands with the Georgian people
Inter Press News
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“Unfortunately, the situation in Georgia is becoming increasingly difficult, especially for civil society and the country’s free people,” – said Finland’s Foreign Minister, Elina Valtonen, in response to a question from Euroscope editor Tamar...
Taina Elg, beguiling Finnish actress
The Times
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When Taina Elg first arrived in the United States in 1954, under contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the studio launched a newspaper campaign to find a new name for the Finnish ballerina. Readers were offered the chance to win a $25,000 cash prize...
Finnish man arrested for crossing border into Russia and back
Helsinki Times
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June 22, 2025
A Finnish man has been arrested for allegedly crossing the border into Russia and returning without authorisation, the Southeast Finland Border Guard said on Friday. The suspect was apprehended in the Pitkäpohja area of Parikkala after technical...
Nvidia's AI Chip Rival Groq Launches First European Data Center
Benzinga
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Groq, a U.S.-based startup specializing in AI chips, has launched its first European data center in Helsinki, Finland as part of the company's international expansion and goal to meet the rising demand for AI services across Europe. The Details:...
Finland Awarded €91M from EU for New Icebreaker and Transport Projects
The Maritime Executive
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Calling it the “jewel of the projects that received EU funding,” Finland announced it was awarded money from the European Commission for its new Baltic Class B icebreaker, along with other key transport projects. They said the investments will...
Helsinki Pride Week to host 200+ events and parade
Helsinki Times
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June 22, 2025
Helsinki Pride Week will take place from 23 to 30 June, with more than 200 events planned to celebrate and defend the rights of sexual and gender minorities. This year’s theme, “Pride without Borders,” underscores inclusivity and international...
Majority of Finns receive mental health diagnosis in their lifetime
Helsinki Times
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June 27, 2025
Over 70 percent of people in Finland are diagnosed with a mental health, behavioural, or neurodevelopmental disorder by the age of 100, according to new research from the University of Helsinki. The study analysed health records of all Finnish...
How we became the world’s 18th-best wife-carrying team
The Times
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The man at Helsinki airport passport control asked the purpose of my visit. “Wife-carrying,” I said. “Eukonkanto.” He even knew that the champion receives the wife’s weight in alcohol. “How much beer will you drink?” was the first retort; the...