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....

‘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...

Finland’s FM Elina Valtonen urges tougher Western sanctions on Russia’s energy sector

Helsinki (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen praised recent American and European Union sanctions on Russia’s energy sector but emphasised that additional pressure is necessary to compel Moscow to cease its war...

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)....

Latvia’s Honorary Consul in Finland’s Lahti, Topi Paananen: 'Small steps still matter'

Latvia and Finland may be separated by the Baltic Sea, but their connections run deep – historically, culturally, and economically. In Lahti, those ties are reinforced by Topi Paananen, the Honorary Consul of Latvia in the Finnish city, who works...

The conscripts preparing to resist Russia on Finland’s frigid border

There was a time not so very long ago when Colonel Matti Pitkaniitty’s Finnish border guards had to worry about things like the “kilogram grannies”.The little old Russian ladies would be bussed into Finland from St Petersburg by the coachload to...

Cheapest places to travel for the holidays in 2025

The holiday season is all about being together with your closest friends and family. But when those loved ones don't live nearby, you may have to fly to visit them. Or maybe you're the type to throw tradition out the window altogether and instead...

Lonely Planet Reveals Its Best in Travel 2026 List

As 2025 draws to a close, Lonely Planet has unveiled its highly anticipated Best in Travel 2026 guide, spotlighting the world’s most exciting destinations and unforgettable experiences for the year ahead. For many travellers, trip planning begins...

Jaffna Ranked Among World’s Top 25 Travel Destinations for 2026 by Lonely Planet

October 27, Colombo (LNW): Jaffna has earned a coveted spot on Lonely Planet’s list of the Top 25 Best Places to Visit in 2026, placing the northern Sri Lankan city alongside some of the world’s most celebrated destinations. Renowned for its...

EUROPE’S TOURISM SECTOR REPORTS 3 BILLION OVERNIGHT STAYS

Europe is increasingly popular with travelers, and its tourism sector isn't just recovering—it's exceeding the pre-pandemic levels. According to recent Eurostat data, EU accommodation facilities recorded a notable 3.021 billion overnight stays in...

Fence between Finland, Russia becomes tourist attraction — TV

STOCKHOLM, October 27. /TASS/. Foreign tourists have been massively intruding into the border zone in southern Finland to take pictures against the backdrop of the fence separating it from Russia, the Finnish broadcasting company Yle reported....

Finland to join ASEAN treaty during Southeast Asia visit

Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will travel to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore from 24 to 28 October to mark Finland’s growing engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit will focus on Finland’s accession to ASEAN’s Treaty of...

How to holiday like the super rich on a budget

You don’t have to be super-rich to go on a super-rich holiday – if you follow our insider tips to travelling in style for less. It’s now possible for savvy holidaymakers to bag five-star hotels for a fraction of regular prices, tee-off on...

Finland: Outstanding relationship provides strong foundation for open, constructive dialogue

Ambassador of Finland to China Mikko Kinnunen (left) briefs the media in Beijing on October 15, 2025. Photo: Dong Feng/GTThe Embassy of the Republic of Finland hosted a press conference at the Finnish Ambassador's Residence in Beijing on October...

Finland set for record-breaking winter tourism season in 2025

Finland braces for record-breaking, eco-friendly winter tourism boom in 2025. Photo Credit: Alexandr Bormotin via Unsplash FINLAND is preparing for what is promising to be a winter tourism season for the history books in 2025. The country is...

How the Moomins came to life, as Soviet bombs fell on Helsinki

In the autumn of 1944, a cash-strapped Finnish illustrator called Tove Jansson was viewing a top-floor apartment in central Helsinki when the air raid sirens cut through the silence, followed by the angry chatter of flak cannons. “I stood silently...

UK tourists warned new travel rules for Spain, Greece, Portugal now in effect

UK holidaymakers face a change when flying to Spain, France and Italy and more UK tourists warned new travel rules for Spain, Greece, Portugal now in effect UK tourists will be hit by a European Union travel change on their next holiday - after a...

Finland to Trump: Let Ukraine Use Tomahawks Against Russia

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo told Politico on Wednesday that the United States should permit Ukraine to use American long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to strike targets inside Russia. Orpo said Russia is a lasting threat to Europe and...