Culture
Raili Rusto, the long-serving director of children’s programs at Yle, has died at the age of 97. Her passing on Friday in Helsinki was confirmed to Yle by her spouse, Timo Tiihonen (Yle, Ilta-Sanomat). Rusto’s career at Yle spanned over four decades, during which she directed
Culture
Confirmation camps in Finland have undergone significant changes in recent years, reflecting evolving societal norms and heightened awareness of sensitive topics such as gender, sexuality, and personal boundaries. Vantaan Sanomat (VS) reports that traditional elements of the camps, including structured lessons and memorization requirements, have been reduced or removed, while
Society
A petting zoo in Kalajoki has faced an alarming surge in animal harassment this summer, with staff forced to intervene nearly daily to protect its residents. Hulivili Petting Zoo, owned by Minna Kekolahti, has seen a sharp rise in disruptive behavior from children, marking a stark contrast to previous years
Culture
Finnkino, Finland’s largest cinema chain, is experiencing a technical disruption affecting the redemption of pre-ordered tickets at theater box offices. The company has confirmed the issue in a press release, stating that customers are currently unable to collect tickets purchased in advance. MTV Uutiset reports that the problem
Culture
Finnkino, Finland’s largest cinema chain, is experiencing a technical disruption affecting the redemption of pre-ordered tickets at theater box offices. The company has confirmed the issue in a press release, stating that customers are currently unable to collect tickets purchased in advance. MTV Uutiset reports that the problem
Culture
Finnkino, Finland’s largest cinema chain, is experiencing a technical disruption that prevents customers from redeeming pre-booked tickets at theater box offices. The issue was confirmed by the company in a press release, though ticket purchases via its website and mobile application remain unaffected. Ilta-Sanomat reports that Finnkino
Culture
Finnkino, Finland’s largest cinema chain, is experiencing a technical disruption that prevents customers from redeeming pre-booked tickets at theater box offices. The issue was confirmed by the company in a press release, though ticket purchases via its website and mobile application remain unaffected. Ilta-Sanomat reports that Finnkino
Culture
Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, is set to premiere this Friday, marking one of the most anticipated cinematic events of the summer. The nearly three-hour epic action film is based on Homer’s ancient Greek poem and boasts a budget exceeding $250 million (Yle). Nolan, whose previous
Society
Haltiala Farm has announced it will no longer organise its popular toy hunt event after adults disregarded rules and hoarded toys intended for children. The farm, located in northern Helsinki, shared its decision in a video posted on social media following last Friday’s event. The farm had hidden over
Politics
Finland will be represented by President Alexander Stubb at a high-level meeting in Paris today, where leaders of a coalition of nations supporting Ukraine will gather to discuss strengthening the country’s air defence. The meeting, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, is expected to draw at least 25
Culture
A strange dark ring observed in the sky over Oulu late Friday evening has been identified as a result of pyrotechnics used during a musical performance. The phenomenon, which puzzled onlookers, was visible for around ten minutes and drew significant attention. Reports of the unusual formation began emerging after 11:
Culture
A previously unknown butterfly species has been identified in Finland, marking an exceptionally rare discovery in the country. The Cuprina fuscella, a species with no close relatives in Finland, was found in the village of Bromarv in Raasepori by 12-year-old Sara Mutanen.