Culture
Turku’s Kupittaa Park became the epicenter of Finland’s largest overnight ice cream gathering as thousands of people queued for hours to buy discounted—and eventually free—soft serve. The 11th Ice Cream Night, organized by the park’s Pingviini kiosk, saw an unprecedented turnout, with around 4,400
Crime
Finnish rap artist Pyhimys, whose real name is Mikko Kuoppala, has been charged with drunk driving, operating a vehicle without authorization, and a drug use offense. The charges stem from an incident in Espoo in the spring of 2025, with the case set to be heard by the Espoo District
Culture
Several municipalities in the Tampere region have introduced a trial allowing swimwear in saunas at public swimming halls. The change, effective in Tampere, Nokia, Ylöjärvi, Lempäälä, and Valkeakoski, aims to promote equality and make swimming hall services more accessible, particularly for children and young people who may feel uncomfortable undressing
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Society
Parents have voiced growing unease over the activities of the Tarra Committee (also referred to as the Sticker Committee), a group advocating for sexual rights, at the Summer Festivals (Suviseurat), citing disruptions to their children’s developmental peace. According to interviews conducted by STT, activists have engaged in discussions about
Culture
A memorial service for Panu Pokkinen, the former editor-in-chief of Yle News, was held today at Töölö Church in Helsinki. Pokkinen, who passed away on 8 July at the age of 49, died as a result of cardiac arrest. Yle reports that he had been set to take
Culture
The award-winning Finnish author and journalist Kristina Carlson has died at the age of 76 after a period of illness. Her son confirmed to Yle that Carlson passed away on Tuesday, July 28. Born in Helsinki in 1949, Carlson began her career in journalism, working for over two decades
Culture
The latest installment in the Spider-Man franchise, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, arrives in cinemas on July 29, marking the fourth film starring Tom Holland as the iconic web-slinger. While the movie delivers thrilling action sequences—particularly through creative, GoPro-like camera angles that immerse viewers in Spider-
Culture
A striking art installation by American photographer Spencer Tunick brought together hundreds of participants in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, over the weekend as part of a Pride-themed visual statement in support of equality and diversity. The event, titled Gran Spectrum, featured volunteers painted in vibrant rainbow colors and arranged
Culture
The 33rd edition of Ropecon, Europe’s largest volunteer-organized role-playing event, has drawn record-breaking crowds to the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre this weekend. By Saturday, over 11,000 visitors had already attended, surpassing last year’s total of 10,000 participants (Yle). The event’s head
Culture
Finland’s Aalto Works series, comprising 13 architectural sites designed by Alvar, Aino, and Elissa Aalto, has been officially added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The decision was made on July 26 during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, which began on July
Economy
Lidl Finland has begun incorporating AI-generated imagery in its promotional leaflets, marking the grocery chain’s adaptation to artificial intelligence in marketing. The images, which include products such as mini watermelons, butter croissants, and coffee packages, are now labeled with an "AI" tag to indicate their digital