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Established in 2007, Helsinki Times is Finlands first ever independent online daily English language newspaper covering news from Finland for the global audience. Its sections include domestic and international news, a review of Finnish newspapers and magazines, Finland in the world press, culture, sport, lifestyle, weekly TV programmes and a weekly weather forecast, reviews of movies, books and DVDs, a weekly events guide, and much more.

Finnish Minister of the Interior Meri Rantanen visited Somalia on 21 January to discuss cooperation on deporting Somali ...
27/01/2025

Finnish Minister of the Interior Meri Rantanen visited Somalia on 21 January to discuss cooperation on deporting Somali asylum seekers from Finland, a move critics allege is tied to the Finns Party's political agenda ahead of the April municipal and county elections.

Finnish Minister of the Interior Meri Rantanen visited Somalia on 21 January to discuss cooperation on deporting Somali asylum seekers from Finland, a move critics allege is tied to the Finns Party's political agenda ahead of the April municipal and county elections. The visit, which included meetin...

Swedish authorities have boarded the Maltese-flagged cargo ship Vezhen, suspected of damaging an undersea fibre optic ca...
27/01/2025

Swedish authorities have boarded the Maltese-flagged cargo ship Vezhen, suspected of damaging an undersea fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden.

Swedish authorities have boarded the Maltese-flagged cargo ship Vezhen, suspected of damaging an undersea fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden. The incident, which occurred early Sunday in Sweden’s exclusive economic zone, has prompted a sabotage investigation and heightened regional securi...

SARI MULTALA, a 46-year-old third-term Member of Parliament from Uusimaa, has started in her new role as minister of cli...
27/01/2025

SARI MULTALA, a 46-year-old third-term Member of Parliament from Uusimaa, has started in her new role as minister of climate and the environment by emphasising the needs of the forest industry.

SARI MULTALA, a 46-year-old third-term Member of Parliament from Uusimaa, has started in her new role as minister of climate and the environment by emphasising the needs of the forest industry. Multala on Friday outlined at a press conference that the climate crisis and biodiversity loss are “fate...

PRIME MINISTER Petteri Orpo (NCP) stated to YLE on Sunday that he hopes that labour market organisations could discuss t...
27/01/2025

PRIME MINISTER Petteri Orpo (NCP) stated to YLE on Sunday that he hopes that labour market organisations could discuss terms and conditions of employment without setting off strikes given their negative effects on budding economic growth in Finland.

PRIME MINISTER Petteri Orpo (NCP) stated to YLE on Sunday that he hopes that labour market organisations could discuss terms and conditions of employment without setting off strikes given their negative effects on budding economic growth in Finland. “We should find a spirit that allows us to make ...

More than half of Finns oppose the spending cuts introduced by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government, according to a ...
26/01/2025

More than half of Finns oppose the spending cuts introduced by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government, according to a poll conducted by Helsingin Sanomat.

More than half of Finns oppose the spending cuts introduced by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government, according to a poll conducted by Helsingin Sanomat. The survey found that 54% of respondents believe the austerity measures have been wrong, while 33% view them as necessary to address Finland....

This 'Global Village' draws attention from a wide spectrum of humanity.
26/01/2025

This 'Global Village' draws attention from a wide spectrum of humanity.

This 'Global Village' draws attention from a wide spectrum of humanity. It is a living testament to Hinduism's timeless beliefs and practices while also being a sandbox for newer and emergent facets. It enables the three eternal concurrent processes of Evolution, Equilibrium, and Involution.

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Former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has criticised European leaders for avoiding direct discussions with Russian Pre...
24/01/2025

Former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has criticised European leaders for avoiding direct discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin while relying on the United States to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

Former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has criticised European leaders for avoiding direct discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin while relying on the United States to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Speaking at London’s Chatham House think tank on Thursday, Niinistö expresse...

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has raised serious concerns about Finland and Sweden’s insufficient efforts to safeguard E...
24/01/2025

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has raised serious concerns about Finland and Sweden’s insufficient efforts to safeguard Europe’s remaining old-growth forests.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has raised serious concerns about Finland and Sweden’s insufficient efforts to safeguard Europe’s remaining old-growth forests. A newly released WWF report accuses both nations of failing to meet EU Green Deal and Biodiversity Strategy commitments, leaving these vit...

The Finnish Navy has strengthened its role in NATO's Baltic Sentry mission, deploying a Hamina-class missile boat to enh...
24/01/2025

The Finnish Navy has strengthened its role in NATO's Baltic Sentry mission, deploying a Hamina-class missile boat to enhance regional security and protect critical underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.

The Finnish Navy has strengthened its role in NATO's Baltic Sentry mission, deploying a Hamina-class missile boat to enhance regional security and protect critical underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The operation, part of NATO's enhanced Vigilance Activity, aims to increase deterrence and....

Yle, Finland’s national public broadcaster, will reduce its workforce by 309 employees as part of a cost-saving programm...
24/01/2025

Yle, Finland’s national public broadcaster, will reduce its workforce by 309 employees as part of a cost-saving programme.

Yle, Finland’s national public broadcaster, will reduce its workforce by 309 employees as part of a cost-saving programme. Of these reductions, 156 positions will be terminated through layoffs. The decision follows a September 2024 ruling by a parliamentary working group to cut Yle’s funding. In...

The Chinese New Year Temple Fair took place in Helsinki on 22 January 2025, celebrating the Year of the Snake.
24/01/2025

The Chinese New Year Temple Fair took place in Helsinki on 22 January 2025, celebrating the Year of the Snake.

The Chinese New Year Temple Fair took place in Helsinki on 22 January 2025, celebrating the Year of the Snake. The event was held at Narinkkatori Square in Kamppi from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This annual fair, organised as part of the "Happy Chinese New Year" celebration, has been a joint initiative of...

A new study has revealed that while artificial intelligence can enhance decision-making, drive innovation, and boost pro...
24/01/2025

A new study has revealed that while artificial intelligence can enhance decision-making, drive innovation, and boost productivity, only 20% of companies manage to implement AI technology effectively.

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Royalties collected by Teosto from international sources saw significant growth in 2024.
24/01/2025

Royalties collected by Teosto from international sources saw significant growth in 2024.

Royalties collected by Teosto from international sources saw significant growth in 2024. Payments from foreign copyright organisations to Finnish music creators increased by over 25% compared to the previous year. This rise is attributed to the growing global popularity of Finnish music and Teosto's...

Iran and Europe remain divided over how to rebuild mutual trust and sustain dialogue. Talks between representatives from...
24/01/2025

Iran and Europe remain divided over how to rebuild mutual trust and sustain dialogue. Talks between representatives from both sides continue, and there is discussion of reopening diplomatic channels in Tehran and European capitals.

Iran and Europe remain divided over how to rebuild mutual trust and sustain dialogue. Talks between representatives from both sides continue, and there is discussion of reopening diplomatic channels in Tehran and European capitals. However, the absence of trust and a framework for confidence-buildin...

A BILLION-EURO construction project is set to start in Pori, the regional capital of Satakunta, Finland.
24/01/2025

A BILLION-EURO construction project is set to start in Pori, the regional capital of Satakunta, Finland.

A BILLION-EURO construction project is set to start in Pori, the regional capital of Satakunta, Finland. The 83,000-resident town is set to host a large-scale data centre and power plant – a combination that the partners in the endeavour have described as an “international energy hub” and as o...

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump stated that Nato member states should increase their defence spending to five per cent of gros...
24/01/2025

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump stated that Nato member states should increase their defence spending to five per cent of gross domestic product – more than double the current target of two per cent – in a speech delivered in Davos on Thursday.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump stated that Nato member states should increase their defence spending to five per cent of gross domestic product – more than double the current target of two per cent – in a speech delivered in Davos on Thursday. In Finland, defence spending has equalled 2.4 per cent of...

Finland’s population growth in 2024 was driven almost entirely by immigration, as birth rates reached record lows for th...
23/01/2025

Finland’s population growth in 2024 was driven almost entirely by immigration, as birth rates reached record lows for the third consecutive year, according to preliminary data released by Statistics Finland.

Finland’s population growth in 2024 was driven almost entirely by immigration, as birth rates reached record lows for the third consecutive year, according to preliminary data released by Statistics Finland. The country’s total population grew by approximately 33,000, reaching 5.64 million at th...

THE CLIMATE EMISSIONS of Finnish households may have fallen between 2015 and 2019 but remain well off the level required...
23/01/2025

THE CLIMATE EMISSIONS of Finnish households may have fallen between 2015 and 2019 but remain well off the level required to curtail global heating to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels, reveals an analysis of consumption-based emissions in municipalities across Finland by the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke).

THE CLIMATE EMISSIONS of Finnish households may have fallen between 2015 and 2019 but remain well off the level required to curtail global heating to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels, reveals an analysis of consumption-based emissions in municipalities across Finland by the Finnish Environmen...

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