Helsinki

Protesters rally outside Google’s Helsinki office over forest clearings

In a statement, the organizers expressed concern that data centers threaten local environments, accelerate nature loss, and drive up electricity costs for future generations.

Finns Party Leaders Refuse to Leave Bus in Helsinki Suburb, Spark Outrage

Members of the anti-immigration Finns Party faced widespread online ridicule after citing unfounded security fears to avoid stepping off their tour bus at a diverse local shopping centre.
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Helsinki Residents Notably Healthier Than the Finnish National Average, Data Reveals

The only chronic condition more common in Helsinki than the rest of Finland is psychosis.

From Wedding Dresses to Whole Turkeys: The Strangest Items Left Behind on HSL Public Transport

Passengers on Helsinki’s public transport are leaving more personal items behind than ever before, but only a small share of commuters bother to retrieve them.

Helsinki Population Crosses 700,000, 21% Have Foreign Mother Tongue

The Finnish capital is experiencing its fastest growth in years, driven largely by foreign-born residents.

Intia Päivä: India Day Festival Brings a Taste of South Asia to the Heart of Helsinki

The annual event offers international residents a day of cultural exchange, cuisine, and entertainment as Finland and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.

Uumen Hotels: New Budget Hotel to Open in Central Helsinki with Rooms Starting at €39

Breakfast is not included in the room rate. However, the operators plan to arrange for services like breakfast and gym access to be available nearby for a small additional fee.

Finnish Government Withdraws Funding for Garden Helsinki Arena Project

Following weeks of controversy over political lobbying, Finland has withdrawn a 35-million-euro state subsidy for a massive new arena project in the capital.