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Construction begins on Finland’s third Pohjanmaa-class corvette
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) along with its subsidiary RMC Defence has commenced the construction of the third Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette for the Finnish Navy. The initiation of the construction was marked by steel cutting on 26...

Bright Spot: Retired New York school bus finds new life in Finland
Our Bright Spot shines on a retired school bus from Orleans County that has embarked on an unexpected journey, finding a new purpose nearly 4,000 miles away in Finland. School Bus 126, which served students in Kendall until its retirement in 2017,...

Data-driven destination management: What South Africa, Seville and Helsinki can teach the world
From climate pressures to uneven visitor flows, destinations face unique challenges—but share one powerful solution: data. After working with tourism organizations in South Africa, Seville, and Helsinki, The Data Appeal Company (part of Almawave...

teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Announces New ‘Art Undistracted’ Experience and Extended Hours
Imagine entering a living canvas, where art reacts to your presence and the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. At teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, this vision comes to life, now with a new experience that invites visitors to immerse...
Friday's papers: Finnish ambassador to the US, union wealth and repurposed power plant
Tabloid Iltalehti sat down for an interview with Finland's ambassador to the United States Leena-Kaisa Mikkola. "For now we are at the table — and that is good — but whether we will be in the future is another matter." Two days before President...

TV tonight: the Australian version of hit reality experiment The Jury
The Jury Australia: Death on the Staircase 10pm, Channel 4 “I am a massive Judge Judy fan to be completely honest.” That’s Michael, one of the 12 people taking part in this Australian version of the hit jury simulation show. Others include a...

Helsinki Joins Sparkle’s Global Network with New 400GBE-Enabled PoP
Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announced the opening of a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Helsinki, Finland, to expand its footprint and guarantee further redundancy and...

Erik Brady: Father-and-son duo who designed Kleinhans were all-time greats – start to Finnish
Kleinhans Music Hall will turn 85 in October. It doesn't look a day over 40. Sure, it's had some work done – most recently a $15-million face-lift – but its classic bone structure remains timeless. Kleinhans is one of the great public spaces we...

Good Morning, Illini Nation: Grandison back with Finnish national team
To subscribe, click here Sign up for our daily basketball newsletter here Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every...
Media Review: August 28
POLITICS Trud covers President Rumen Radev, who visits Rheinmetall’s high-tech plant in Unterluess, Germany. Radev says that with Rheinmetall’s investment Bulgaria becomes part of the European defence ecosystem. “This is not only about joint...

6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (August 29 - 31)
Summer is sadly coming to an end, so here are the best new movies and shows to watch this weekend that will help you soften the blow. From an action-packed returning series to a highly anticipated comedy-mystery flick with an all-star cast, in...

Kelvin Fletcher's wife Liz issues 'last week' update as fans rush to respond to TV update
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher have been flooded with messages from fans following a 'last week' message which signalled an update on their TV return. Fans have been finding out more and more about the couple's family life, after making a career change...

All the fashion brands you didn’t know were Scandi
There's something almost alchemical about Scandinavian style. It's undoubtedly effortless yet intentional, minimal yet super impactful. It's a language spoken in neutral palettes, clean lines and quiet confidence. And the whole world is paying...

The Vanishing Art Of Building Sacred Spaces
Credits John Last is a freelance journalist based in Padua, Italy. MOUNT ATHOS, Greece — The Monastery of the Great Lavra is a fortified village perched on a sloping mountainside high above the Aegean Sea. Home to about 40 monks, it is the oldest...

A Finnish renaissance: Sanoma’s CCO on winning back ad spend from big tech
Digital media consultant Mark Challinor continues the News Horizons series by talking to the people shaping tomorrow’s media. Today, it is Tuomas Airisto, chief commercial officer at Sanoma Media, Finland under the microscope. At Sanoma Media...
Sparkle Expands Its Reach in Europe with a New Point of Presence in Helsinki
Rome/Helsinki, 28 August 2025 Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces the opening of a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Helsinki, Finland, to expand its footprint and guarantee further...

List of All Shia LaBeouf Movies on Netflix (August 2025)
Actor and filmmaker Shia Saide LaBeouf made his movie debut as a child in the 1998 film ‘The Christmas Path.’ After making his breakthrough in the Disney Channel series ‘Even Stevens,’ Shia made his directorial debut while still a teenager with...

The Finnish Film Affair unveils 45 promising projects from the Nordics and beyond
28/08/2025 - The Helsinki-based event celebrates its 14th edition with an expanded showcase, a strong international outlook and the return of the daring F-Weird pitching series Director Antti J Jokinen, who has been selected with Son of Revenge -...

Spinnova buys Woodspin, Suzano Finland for €2, terminates JV
The deal will provide full ownership of Woodspin and Suzano Finland to Spinnova and the JV between the two will be terminated. Woodspin operated as a joint venture with equal ownership between Spinnova and Suzano, a Brazilian manufacturer of...

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the...