Helsinki

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

Travel The New Finland -
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

Society The New Finland -
The Finnish capital is experiencing its fastest growth in years, driven largely by foreign-born residents.
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Intia Päivä: India Day Festival Brings a Taste of South Asia to the Heart of Helsinki

Culture The New Finland -
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

Business The New Finland -
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

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Following weeks of controversy over political lobbying, Finland has withdrawn a 35-million-euro state subsidy for a massive new arena project in the capital.

Shocking Incident Outside Helsinki’s Kontula Metro Station: 80-Year-Old Woman Stabbed to Death

Crime The New Finland -
An unprovoked fatal stabbing outside a busy suburban metro station has shocked the Finnish capital.

Tragic End to Two-Month Search: Missing Indian Student Found Dead in Helsinki Waters

Helsinki The New Finland -
The discovery of the 18-year-old LUT University student brings a somber close to a nationwide search, highlighting the acute vulnerabilities within Finland's rapidly growing foreign student population.

Helsinki School to Offer English Class for Children Staying Temporarily in Finland

Education The New Finland -
To be eligible, students must live in Helsinki, be born outside of Finland, and hold non-Finnish citizenship.
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