The Royal Oak High School science teacher and boys’ track and field and cross country coach made his way to Helsinki, Finland arriving last week after a 16-hour plane ride. Barnett will be working with other United States-based teachers.

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkinen hosts a meeting with his Nordic counterparts in Helsinki on Thursday. Finland is chair of the Nordic Defence Cooperation group this year, and Thursday's meeting marks its second of the year.

Finland's Helsinki-filmi is ready to hear "Dead Women Talking" in a new series set to be directed by Jojo Erholtz. Based on the original concept by Johanna Holvikallio – with Tua Harno as head writer – it will see two ambitious reporters,

Patria has acquired Belgium-based Ilias Solutions for an undisclosed sum in a deal the Finnish defence group believes will allow it to lead the way in the digitisation of Europe's defence industry. Ilias' digital defence software is used by more than 30 countries,

The Eagle S tanker seized by Finnish authorities on suspicion of ripping up subsea cables will not face a separate criminal investigation into whether its fuel cargo violates sanctions imposed on Russia,

Helsinki's public libraries set a new visitor record in 2024. They saw 9.2 million visitors last year, which was an all-time high since the city began keeping records, and 13 percent more than in 2023.

On January 1, 2025, Finland assumed the Organization for Security and Co-Operation (OSCE) chairpersonship ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act (also known as the Helsinki Accords). Finland’s chairpersonship comes at a difficult time for the OSCE, the world’s largest security organization with 57 participating states.

The Contrast Club brand uses the energy from a tiny nudge or touch to make earrings curl up or a bracelet wrap around the wrist.

With 100,000 books, social robots and a community spirit, Finland’s flagship library Helsinki Central Library Oodi is designed for the future

Temple Fair took place in Helsinki on 22 January 2025, celebrating the Year of the Snake. The event was held at Narinkkatori Square in Kamppi from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This annual fair, organised as part of the "Happy Chinese New Year" celebration,

FINLAND: Sweco has won a framework contract to provide design and engineering services for expansion of Helsinki's light rail network. Projects cover up to 30 route-km, including the Malmin-Jakomaen network serving northeast districts of the city.

Walter Presents is bringing season 2 of ‘Helsinki Crimes' to More4 and C4 Streaming in March. The series stars Alma Pöysti, Olli Rahkonen and Olga Temonen. It is created by Harri Virtanen and Matti Yrjänä Joensuu.