Culture
Finland has lost one of its most distinguished journalists and European affairs experts with the death of Helena Petäistö, who passed away on Thursday, 9 July, in a hospital in Tampere at the age of 75 (Yle, Ilta-Sanomat). She was previously reported to be 73, but Yle clarifies her
Politics
The spouse of Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns Party), journalist Mikko Välimaa, has accused artworks in two separate exhibitions—one in Turku and another in Parkano—of containing veiled threats against the minister. The allegations, made on social media platform X, have intensified debates over artistic freedom, political expression, and
Politics
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has responded to parliamentary questions regarding the government’s decision to allocate €35 million in conditional support for the planned Garden Helsinki multi-purpose arena, but key details about the decision-making process remain unanswered. The project, estimated to cost over €400 million, has faced scrutiny
Culture
Emeritus Professor Kai Kristian Donner has died at the age of 74, Helsingin Sanomat (HS) reports in an obituary. Donner passed away on 24 May after battling an incurable illness for over two decades (Ilta-Sanomat). Born in Helsinki on 22 May 1952, Donner studied zoology at the University of
Culture
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a rare medieval stone manor in Turku’s Koroinen district, believed to have belonged to a bishop. The find, made during excavations in June, sheds new light on Finland’s early ecclesiastical history. The excavation, led by the University of Turku in collaboration with
Traffic
Traffic in central Hämeenlinna was severely disrupted due to the Let’s Play Little Star (Pikku Kakka) summer tour event organised by Yle. The concert, originally scheduled to begin at 17:00, was postponed to no later than 18:00 due to heavy congestion on nearby roads, with some areas
Politics
The Finnish Government has appointed Minna Karvonen as the new Director General of the Finnish National Gallery. Her term will begin on 1 November 2026 and continue until 31 October 2031, as confirmed by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Karvonen currently serves as the Director of the Division for
Culture
Korkeasaari Zoo has announced the birth of three Pallas's cat cubs, marking the largest litter for the zoo’s breeding pair and the largest recorded for the species at the facility. The cubs, now two months old, were first observed in early May when their mother, Mimi, began
Culture
During Saturday’s Helsinki Pride parade, protest signs targeting individual doctors sparked widespread condemnation from medical and political figures. The signs, which included crude language such as demands to "take down" and "send to hell" specific healthcare professionals, were carried by participants in the grouping of
Culture
On Wednesday, 1 July, the Finnish Air Force will conduct a flyover of Bengtskär lighthouse to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Bengtskär. The flight is scheduled for 14:15 at an altitude of approximately 300 meters, though details may change due to weather conditions (Ilta-Sanomat, Iltalehti)
Culture
A painting attributed to Finnish artist Reidar Särestöniemi has been removed from an exhibition at Vuohijärvi Cultural Centre in Kouvola after experts raised strong suspicions of forgery. The work, titled Stalin in Galactic Timeframe, was part of the Reidar Särestöniemi Experience exhibition. The cultural centre initiated an investigation after concerns
Culture
The first full moon of June, known as the strawberry moon, will reach its peak in Finland in the early hours of Tuesday. Yle reports that the most striking view will occur at 02:56, when the moon will be at its fullest. The strawberry moon derives its name from