Spring Weather Arrives Early Across Finland With Rare March Warmth
A high-pressure system is bringing exceptionally warm air to Finland, driving temperatures up to 15 degrees Celsius and rapidly melting snow much earlier than usual.
Helsinki Central Station Set for Radical Green Makeover, New Designs Reveal
In a major shift toward sustainable urban living, the city plans to transform its busiest street into a sprawling, car-free pedestrian plaza by the early 2030s.
In Helsinki, Nepali Founders Are Building Their Own Mini Slush, and Rewriting Finland’s Startup Story
At the inaugural Bato Summit, more than 150 founders, investors, and dreamers gathered to prove that the next wave of Nordic innovation may have roots in the Himalayas.
End of an Era in Myllypuro as Helsinki’s Largest Food Bank Closes its Doors
After thirty years of feeding the vulnerable, the Myllypuro food bank is closing its doors because modern grocery stores and budget-conscious consumers have become too efficient at clearing out expiring food.
Helsinki Court Sentences Man for Aggravated Rape of 77-Year-Old Woman
A 77-year-old woman with dementia was assaulted in her home after offering help to an acquaintance.
Helsinki City Councilors Propose Renaming Public Space to ‘Palestine Square’
A progressive push to show international solidarity through city planning has clashed with Helsinki's strict urban naming conventions regarding ongoing global conflicts.
Helsinki Cracks Down on Subsidized Housing Fraud After Illegal Airbnb Listings Discovered
Heka, the city-owned housing giant, is cracking down on residents treating their affordable homes like private hotels following a total ban on short-term sublets.
Daylight Stabbing on Mannerheimintie: Man Hospitalized Following Afternoon Attack
One person has been hospitalized following a violent attack inside a commercial space in Taka-Töölö, according to police.
