Finland: News

16 Nov 2024

Technology

Finland's 100MW sand battery can generate power using fireplace waste

Finnish firm Polar Night Energy is making waves in the energy storage domain with its industrial-scale Sand Battery.

08 Oct 2024

Tesla

Watch: Over 900 Teslas perform dazzling light show

Finland recently witnessed a spectacular display of technology and artistry, as 902 Tesla EVs lit up the night in a synchronized light show.

25 Sep 2024

China

Finnish zoo to return pandas to China amid financial woes

Ahtari Zoo in Finland has announced its decision to return two giant pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China due to escalating inflation and maintenance costs. This move comes over eight years earlier than initially planned.

08 Jul 2024

Lifestyle

Ice swimming in Lapland, Finland is an unmissable attraction

Lapland, Finland, offers a unique cold embrace for adventurous travelers.

21 Jun 2024

Helsinki

Ice swimming in Helsinki is an adventure you can't miss

Helsinki, Finland's capital, becomes a winter wonderland each year.

17 Jun 2024

Lifestyle

Experience the northern lights in Kakslauttanen, Finland

In Kakslauttanen, Finland, travelers can enjoy a unique travel experience with its distinctive glass igloos.

29 May 2024

Helsinki

Helsinki's midsummer magic and tradition tour

Helsinki, the vibrant capital of Finland, undergoes a transformation during midsummer.

15 Apr 2024

Lifestyle

Delve into Helsinki's 'Winter Light Festival' with this guide

In the heart of winter, Helsinki, the capital of Finland, becomes a glowing wonderland with its Winter Light Festival.

09 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Explore Helsinki's nature-inspired architecture design

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a city where modern architecture and nature blend seamlessly.

03 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Northern lights in Lapland, Finland: Things to do

In the heart of the Arctic, Lapland, Finland, is a destination where the northern lights illuminate the sky in a spectacular display.

28 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Explore the lesser-know Design District in Helsinki with this guide

Helsinki shines as a beacon for design lovers.

26 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Want to watch northern lights? Fly to Lapland in Finland

Lapland in Finland is a place of wonder, especially during winter when the northern lights dance across the sky.

20 Mar 2024

United Nations (UN)

Finland remains world's happiest country for 7th straight year 

The United Nations's World Happiness Report on Wednesday named Finland as the world's happiest country, marking its seventh year in a row at the top.

08 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Lapland's winter wonderland: Recommendations for a snow safari adventure

Lapland, Finland, offers a serene white paradise as snow blankets the landscape.

Explainer: How will UNRWA funding cuts impact Gaza

At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

04 Jan 2024

Sweden

Sweden hits -43.6°C; experiences coldest January in 25 years

Sweden recently faced its chilliest January night in 25 years, with temperatures dropping to a frigid -43.6°C in the far north.

26 Dec 2023

Travel And Tourism

Simple happiness: Five practices making Finland the happiest country

Nestled in the chill of the North, Finland radiates a warmth unmatched - not just in temperature but in the genuine smiles of its people.

26 Sep 2023

Health & Wellness

All you need to know about Finland's sauna culture 

The Finnish population actively participates in the sauna culture, which is about purifying one's body and mind. In a country of 5.5 million people, there are 3.3 million saunas.

27 May 2023

Environment

Battery made out of sand? This is how it works

Imagine a battery that is not only powerful but also incredibly unique - a battery made out of sand.

11 May 2023

World

Finnish PM and husband to part ways after 19 years

In a heartfelt announcement, Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her husband Markus Raikkonen have decided to separate after being together for 19 years.

13 Mar 2023

Travel And Tourism

What souvenirs to bring back from your Finland trip

Finland is known for its design, unique culture, and natural beauty, and there are many souvenirs that reflect these characteristics.

24 Feb 2023

Travel And Tourism

Common tourist mistakes to avoid in Finland

Finland is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, northern lights, and modern technology, making it a much-coveted destination for travelers from around the world.

25 Dec 2022

Merry Christmas

5 weird Christmas traditions from around the world

While it may have started as a solely Christian festival, people from around the world have added their touch to Christmas with their own traditions along the way.

22 Sep 2022

Travel And Tourism

Check-in at these five unique hotels in Finland

The "happiest country in the world," Finland is known for its enchanting lakes and breathtaking landscapes that act as a major tourist attraction.

20 Aug 2022

COVID-19

Finland PM Sanna Marin undergoes drug test after party video

Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin took the drug test on Saturday and declared she had never taken illicit substances a day after the opposition's demand following a controversy over a partying video.

Finland PM lands in trouble after party video, here's why

A video of Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing at a party has sparked a national controversy.

22 Jun 2022

Ireland

5 most unique accommodations in the world

If you are someone who loves adventure, and thrill on your vacation, then ditch the standard luxurious accommodations this time and choose something unique, wacky, and out of the box.

13 May 2022

Sweden

Finland announces support for NATO membership; Russia warns of consequences

Leaders of Finland on Thursday supported the move to apply for joining the United States-led military alliance North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

01 Feb 2022

Europe

5 coolest things to do in Finland

Located in Northern Europe, Finland is an unexplored gem that promises its tourists an exciting vacation.

20 Mar 2021

India

World Happiness Report 2021: India ranks 139th among 149 countries

India has been ranked 139th out of 149 countries in the list of UN World Happiness Report 2021 released on Friday which is topped by Finland.

19 Mar 2021

United Nations (UN)

Finland retains title as the world's happiest country

The past one year, marred by the coronavirus pandemic, was tough for millions of people across the globe, but it did little to alter the rankings of the world's happiest countries.

21 Jan 2019

Netherlands

This bread in Finland is made of 70 dried crickets

We often hear about peculiar food items in the world, like mealworm hummus, crispy tarantulas, etc., which are made from weird ingredients.

15 Jan 2019

Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Five richest gamers in the world

Gaming has been a form of entertainment for a long time. However, recently, it has become a sport, with the rise of eSports tournaments.

27 Dec 2018

Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce just demoed world's first fully autonomous ship: Details here

Self-navigating cars are the future, there's no doubt about that.

Finnish Supreme Court doesn't consider sexual-abuse of 10-year-old as rape

In a surprising judgment, the Finland Supreme Court refused to consider sexual abuse of a 10-year-old girl, by 23-year-old asylum seeker, as rape.

Loan fraud: Case registered against former Aircel promoter Sivasankaran's companies

The CBI has registered a case against former Aircel promoter C Sivasankaran's companies, Axcel Sunshine Ltd and Finland-based Win Wind Oy, for allegedly defaulting on loans worth Rs. 600 crore taken from IDBI Bank, officials said on Thursday.

15 Mar 2018

India

Despite terrorism, Pakistan is happier than India

Pakistanis are happier than Indians, according to 2018 World Happiness Report, which has ranked India's neighbor 58 places ahead of it.

02 Mar 2018

Lifestyle

When are you the most popular? Research says 25

Those in your mid-20s, beware. A study revealed 25 is when you hit "peak friendship". It's all downhill from there.

16 Jan 2018

Technology

Scientists develop printable film that can power Internet of Things

A team of scientists from Finland, including one of Indian origin, has developed a thin film that is printable and might help power the Internet of Things (IoT).

04 Jan 2018

Iceland

Iceland becomes world's first nation to criminalize gender pay gap

It is now illegal in Iceland to pay men more than women for the same amount of work.

07 Sep 2017

Oxford University

When are you the most popular? Research says 25

Those in your mid-20s, beware. A study revealed 25 is when you hit "peak friendship". It's all downhill from there.

06 Sep 2017

United Nations (UN)

Making food is now as easy as turning on switch!

While we are nowhere close to producing any desired food using replicators like in Star Trek, a recent study has proven that food can be created out of thin air.

05 Sep 2017

Health & Wellness

Men, beware! Binge drinking more risky for men than women

While the general perception is that binge drinking affects women more than men, researchers say that the opposite is true.

18 Aug 2017

World

Attacks in Finland's Turku: Man held for stabbing several people

A knifeman who stabbed several people in the Puutori-Market Square of Finland's Turku city has been taken into custody by the police.

01 Aug 2017

Technology

Making food is now as easy as turning on switch!

While we are nowhere close to producing any desired food using replicators like in Star Trek, a recent study has proven that food can be created out of thin air.

09 Jun 2017

Lifestyle

When are you the most popular? Research says 25

Those in your mid-20s, beware. A study revealed 25 is when you hit "peak friendship". It's all downhill from there.

03 Jan 2017

Elon Musk

Finland launches basic income experiment for the unemployed

Finland rolled out a unique social trial to pay its unemployed citizens a "universal basic income", becoming the first European country to do so.