Finnish leader’s golf meeting with Trump results in icebreaker agreement
Trump and Stubb Strengthen Ties with Trade Deal During a recent trade agreement signing between President Donald Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, the transaction extended beyond a mere exchange for 11 ships. It highlighted an evolving friendship that seems to be turning into a strategic partnership. While many European leaders seek to win Trump’s […]
Five people lose their lives in a mid-air collision between two helicopters in the Finnish forest.
Helicopter Collision in Finland Claims Five Lives On Saturday, May 17, a tragic accident unfolded near Eura Airport in southwestern Finland, resulting in the deaths of five individuals when two helicopters collided in a forested area. Police confirmed the incident occurred shortly after noon, not far from the town of Kautia, with wreckage found approximately […]
Yrjö Kukkapuro, renowned Finnish chair designer, dies aged 91 | Design
Yrjö Kukkapuro, a famous Finnish designer whose Finnish postmodern style chairs decorated Finnish waiting rooms, offices and living rooms, the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museums in London, passed away at the age of 91. Kukkapuro passed away on Saturday at his home outside Helsinki. […]
A mystery in Finnish Lapland, and what it means for the climate crisis – podcast | Finland
Finland has one of the most ambitious carbon neutrality targets in the world. The goal is to reach net zero by 2035. If this feels like a bold pledge, there's a good reason why. Two-thirds of the country is covered by forests; Over the decades, we absorbed more carbon dioxide than we emitted. But recently, […]
“Shooting heads:” Finnish Olympic golfer gives blunt reply about military role
Sami Valimaki will be representing his home country Finland at the Olympics this week, but before the Paris Games he played a much bigger role for his country. Before turning professional in 2019, Valimaki served six months in the military, which is compulsory for all Finnish citizens. During his service, he had time to play […]