Duluth to Host Team USA, Finland, and Germany for World Junior Tune-Up Games

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth is about to become the center of the hockey world this December. Team USA, Team Finland, and Team Germany will face off in a series of exhibition games ahead of the 2025-26 IIHF World Junior Championship. The highly...

Kazakhstan signs nuclear energy agreement with Finland

Astana, October 29. KazTAG – Kazakhstan and Finland signed a memorandum of understanding between the Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority on cooperation in the peaceful use of...

Finland, Kazakhstan to boost bilateral ties, fortify trade, investment

Published : 29 Oct 2025, 02:56 Updated : 29 Oct 2025, 03:00 President Alexander Stubb and his counterpart in Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Tuesday expressed their commitment to further strengthen relations in various sectors including trade...

Finland, Kazakhstan Strengthen Economic Links Through New Agreements

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Finland signed 15 documents during the Oct. 28 official visit of President of Finland Alexander Stubb to Kazakhstan, underscoring both nations’ commitment to expanding cooperation in trade, innovation, and sustainable...

Kazakhstan, Finland Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in Joint Statement

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Finland reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a strategic partnership grounded in mutual respect, sustainability, and innovation, according to a joint statement adopted by Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Alexander...

Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival to take place Nov. 3-9

The Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival is set for Monday to Saturday, Nov. 3 to 9, with events at the Cinema Art Theater and more local venues. The 2025 program will feature more than 100 films spanning narratives, documentaries and...

Finnish technology company Aiven to create 40 jobs in Cork

Finnish cloud company Aiven is to create 40 jobs over three years in Cork as the company opens a new hub in the city. The Helsinki-based company, which specialises in cloud infrastructure and offers fully managed services for open-source...

Finnish cloud firm Aiven opens EMEA market expansion hub in Cork

An EMEA go-to-market expansion hub in Cork is a ‘strong endorsement of the south-west’, said IDA CEO Michael Lohan. Finnish cloud infrastructure provider Aiven is opening a new Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) go-to-market expansion hub in...

Public transport fares in Helsinki to further hike from January

The Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (Helsingin seudun liikenne – HSL) will increase the public transport fares by an average of 3.1 percent from January 1, 2026, said HSL in a press release on Tuesday. The increase will apply across all...

Finland blocks a dozen property deals over national security concerns

The Finnish Ministry of Defence has refused authorisations for 11 real-estate purchases by non-EU/EEA nationals – including Russian, Israeli, Kazakh and Kyrgyz citizens – after deeming the assets strategically sensitive, Finnish broadcaster Yle...

President Alexander Stubb’s Official Visit to Uzbekistan Marks a New Chapter in Finland–Uzbekistan Relations

Executive Summary This report provides an analytical overview of the upcoming official visit of the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, to the Republic of Uzbekistan, scheduled for October 30–31, 2025. The visit marks the first official trip by...

Finnish airport left without Russian tourists to be closed until year-end

MOSCOW, October 27. /TASS/. The Lappeenranta Airport in South Finland facing the threat of its complete closing due to absence of Russian tourists will halt operations until the end of this year, the air harbor told TASS. "The air traffic control...

Finland proposes night driving ban for 17-year-old drivers

The Finnish government has proposed a night-time driving ban for 17-year-olds holding provisional passenger car licences, as part of new efforts to improve road safety among young drivers. Under the draft law, drivers aged 17 would be prohibited...

Best Lapland holiday deals 2025: Save on winter escapes to Finland

From meeting Santa in his hometown to riding through snowy forests on a husky sled, a Lapland holiday is an unforgettable way to experience the magic of winter. With Lapland UK captivating families closer to home, many are now searching for the...

May the Light of China-Finland Friendship Shine on a Brighter Future

Article In Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Finland On October 28, 1950, China and Finland formally established diplomatic relations and we celebrate the 75th anniversary today....

Famed 52-yr-old Finnish zoo sold for symbolic 1 euro after bankruptcy

HELSINKI, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Ahtari Zoo, a bankrupt wildlife park in the west-central Finnish city of Ahtari, has been sold to an association formed by its current and former employees for a symbolic one euro, local media reported on Monday. The...

‘China is watching’: Finland warns defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key to stability in Indo-Pacific

Defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is critical to restraining China in the Indo-Pacific, Finland’s defence minister has said, warning Europe and democratic partners, including Australia, face a fight of global consequences. Antti Häkkänen...

Why are saunas so dear to people in Finland?

Nea Mänty, 24, student, 1950s cottage sauna on Lake Myllylampi, Vihti “​At the cottage we use the sauna every day. It’s an essential part of our family’s cottage life. The sauna is small but effective. It heats up in half an hour and fits five...

We Asked 5 Travel Experts Their Favorite Winter Wonderland Destinations—and They All Said the Same Thing

Sure, summer sun is great, but have you ever tried bundling up to play in freshly fallen snow? The season of hot cocoa, warm mittens, and snowball fights is nearly here, and it's time to plot out your winter wonderland adventure. And, according to...

The US Coast Guard Closes A Deal To Expand Its Fleet Of Icebreakers For Arctic Travel

In October 2025, the United States Coast Guard signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Finland to expand its Arctic-capable icebreaker fleet. This agreement allows for the construction of 11 medium-class Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs)....