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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Finnish Skier Provoked Anger in Sweden: 'He Just Walked By'

Finnish skier Ari Luusua's participation in the prestigious Vasaloppet race has sparked outrage in Sweden due to his recent doping history.

Mar 1 • 15:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

34-year-old Finnish-heritage war hero promoted to general

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promoted Denys Prokopenko to the rank of brigadier general, making him one of the youngest generals in Ukraine's history.

Feb 28 • 14:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Finnish-Persian Woman Thanks Trump Profusely – 'I Was Shaking'

A Finnish-Persian activist expresses her gratitude towards President Trump after the U.S. strikes against Iran, highlighting her emotional response to the news and her family's history.

Feb 28 • 13:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This Day in History: Kalevala Day in Finland

February 28 is celebrated as Kalevala Day in Finland, marking the day Eliass Lenrüt published the first edition of the Finnish epic 'Kalevala' in 1835.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded Veli-Pekka Lehtola for his contributions to Sámi culture

The Finnish Cultural Foundation has awarded emeritus professor Veli-Pekka Lehtola a significant prize for his work in promoting Sámi culture, although he expresses mixed feelings about the honor.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Huuhkajat goalkeeper made history - Clean sheet in Euro debut

The Finnish goalkeeper achieved a clean sheet in his European debut during a match at the historic Neckarstadion in Stuttgart.

Feb 26 • 19:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The story of a 17-year-old Finnish girl murdered 66 years ago still raises questions

The murder of 17-year-old Kyllikki Saari in Finland over six decades ago remains officially unsolved and continues to evoke intrigue and discussion.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish quantum company IQM makes history: goes public in the United States

Finnish quantum computing company IQM has become the first of its kind to list on the stock exchange in the United States, with an estimated value of $1.8 billion.

Feb 23 • 12:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Column: Hetta's Unnecessary Struggle

Yleisradio celebrates its 100-year history by showcasing 100 Finnish films, including classic titles from the past century that resonate with audiences.

Feb 21 • 21:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Historic Discovery in the Grave Excavations of Queen Kaarina Maununtytär: The Queen's Gold Ring Hid in a Rat's Nest

A significant archaeological find in the grave of Queen Kaarina Maununtytär has revealed a gold ring used by the queen, making this a notable discovery in Finnish history.

Feb 19 • 11:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Former supo chief reveals: There is also another Tiitinen list

A former head of the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (supo), Saana Nilsson, discloses in her book the discovery of a document mistakenly thought to be the infamous Tiitinen list, which rather turned out to be a list of the best lunch spots in Helsinki.

Feb 19 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Do you recognize these old objects? A score of 10/10 is not easily achieved

The article presents a quiz on recognizing old household items used over a century ago, emphasizing the historical context of daily life before modern conveniences.

Feb 17 • 16:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

This is how the deadliest sniper defended Finland's freedom

The article draws parallels between the Finnish Winter War against the Soviet Union and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting themes of resistance and propaganda.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Antti Hyvärinen passed away early – A wonderful gesture at the Olympics

The article commemorates Antti Hyvärinen, who made history as the first Finnish and non-Norwegian ski jumping Olympic champion and reflects on the legacy he left behind, especially in the context of the upcoming Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Feb 16 • 18:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IS: Rap duo shines with their absence at the Emma Gala – Behind it is a crime web

Finnish rap duo Jore & Zpoppa will not attend the upcoming Emma Gala due to ongoing issues related to their member's criminal history.

Feb 16 • 15:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kaisa Mäkäräinen's emotional message to Suvi Minkkinen

Kaisa Mäkäräinen expressed her heartfelt congratulations to Suvi Minkkinen, who made history as the first Finnish woman to win an Olympic medal in biathlon.

Feb 16 • 08:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Suvi Minkkinen Could Not Resist the Temptation – Video Goes Viral: 'I Couldn’t Miss the Opportunity'

Finnish biathlete Suvi Minkkinen made history by winning a bronze medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, becoming the first Finnish woman to do so, and celebrated with a humorous viral video.

Feb 16 • 07:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Suvi Minkkinen made history – Now speaks the previous Finnish biathlon Olympic medalist

Suvi Minkkinen has made history as the first Finnish female biathlete to win a medal, with Ville Räikkönen praising her performance in a thrilling race.

Feb 15 • 20:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Finland's Suvi Minkkinen Makes Biathlon History: Today Was a Day Nothing Shattered My Confidence

Finnish biathlete Suvi Minkkinen won a bronze medal in the women's pursuit event at the Milano Cortina Olympics, marking the first Olympic medal for a Finnish woman in biathlon history.

Feb 15 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Test Your Knowledge of Finnish History – Only the Most Cultured Score 10/10

This article presents a quiz designed to test readers' knowledge of Finnish history, claiming that only those well-versed in the subject can achieve a perfect score.

Feb 15 • 16:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The legend could not follow Suvi Minkkinen's performance at home - He ran into the forest

Olympic medalist Heikki Ikola chose to follow Suvi Minkkinen’s Olympic performance alone in the forest, expressing his excitement and pride as she made history for Finnish women in biathlon.

Feb 15 • 16:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

What pick-and-mix sweets do you choose? It can reveal your age

The consumption patterns of pick-and-mix sweets among Finnish people provide insights into cultural attitudes towards sweets and highlight demographic differences in consumption.

Feb 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Veikkaus: The Helsinki Woman Who Won 74.1 Million Euros in Eurojackpot Plans to Buy a Horse

A woman from Helsinki won a record 74.1 million euros in the Eurojackpot lottery, the largest single win in Finnish gambling history, and plans to buy a horse with her prize money.

Feb 12 • 07:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

From Lahti's Joinery Factory to Asko

The parent company of Asko and Sotka, Indoor Group, has filed for bankruptcy due to being over-indebted and insolvent, potentially marking the end of over a century of Finnish furniture manufacturing history.

Feb 9 • 17:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

"Death from the forests, lakes, and the sky above!" – the conditions of the Winter War horrified the British

The article discusses how the harsh conditions faced by Finnish soldiers during the Winter War were shocking to the British, as highlighted in a 1940 news reel.

Feb 9 • 16:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Host Didn't Even Dare to Drive to the Village with This Tunturi - Mika Saw Something Different in the Moped

Mika Lehtonen has dedicated himself to restoring an old Tunturi moped, which was once considered undesirable, showcasing a unique piece of Finnish automotive history.

Feb 8 • 05:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ilmari Käihkö's column: Remembering our Civil War also reminds us of the difficulty of discussing war

Ilmari Käihkö reflects on the complex issues surrounding the commemoration of the Finnish Civil War, questioning whether it is appropriate to celebrate any war.

Feb 8 • 04:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

15-year-old Kaarina taken as the king's mistress – soon all the secrets of 'Finland's queen' will be revealed

Researchers are set to examine the remains of Kaarina Maununtytär, who became the mistress of the Swedish king at the age of 15, revealing her identity and life more than 400 years later.

Feb 8 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ The great-grandson of a professor who fled the Soviet occupation found his way back to his great-grandfather's house with a cello

A Finnish cello duo performed at Tammekannu Villa in Estonia, the former home of a geographer professor whose great-grandson played in the duo.

Feb 7 • 16:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

AK FOCUS: Otto Strandman, who died a martyr's death, was like Estonia's Alexei Navalny

The article discusses the diplomatic uncertainty and fear faced by Estonia before signing a treaty with the bases, revealing insights from Finnish ambassador Harri Holma's secret report and letters from Otto Strandman to his loved ones.

Feb 7 • 09:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Proposal on Stalin in Parliament

Member of Parliament Eeva-Johanna Eloranta has submitted a proposal for a memorial moment in honor of Finnish parliamentarians who were killed during Stalin's purges in the Soviet Union, with the Parliament's presidium planning to address the matter later.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Ben Zyskowicz became emotional to tears

During a parliamentary questioning session, Speaker Jussi Halla-aho praised veteran MP Ben Zyskowicz for his long tenure of nearly 47 years in the Finnish Parliament, making him the longest-serving MP in its history.

Feb 5 • 14:17 UTC

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