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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

British Alicia, 26, astonishes with her Finnish language skills – reveals which Finnish custom shocked her at first

Alicia Iredale, a British woman, impresses many with her Finnish language abilities as she shares her experiences of adapting to Finnish culture.

Mar 23 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Podcast: Sergey Hilman reveals he went on secret dates with a politician – Sauli Koskinen astonished: 'I hope there will be spy photos'

Reality TV star Sergey Hilman disclosed on The Real Guys podcast that he went on secret dates with a politician last summer, provoking a humorous reaction from co-host Sauli Koskinen.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A revealing social media picture from Alexander Stubb – 'Better than Donald's'

Finnish President Alexander Stubb shares a cozy reading corner on social media, promoting reflection and equality inspired by Virginia Woolf's work.

Mar 22 • 20:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Tero Seppälä's Harsh Injury Photo

Finnish biathlete Tero Seppälä ended his season dramatically after suffering a fall during his final race, showing significant injury on social media.

Mar 22 • 20:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kalle Palander Went to the Gas Station and Was Shocked

Former Finnish alpine skier Kalle Palander expressed his surprise at the rising diesel prices during a recent gas station visit, showcasing his frustration through a social media video.

Mar 22 • 16:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Noora Fagerström's Companies Face Difficulties – Here's Her Comment

Finnish politician and entrepreneur Noora Fagerström's companies, including Haybay Oy and Tasty Stop Oy, are facing financial difficulties, prompting her to address the issues on social media.

Mar 22 • 15:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Hanne got married at Fairytale Weddings and soon there was a commotion on the internet forum - 'I cried for probably two hours'

Hanne and Isto's wedding aired on a Finnish reality TV show, highlighting unexpected editing choices that left Hanne disappointed and sparked online discussions.

Mar 22 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tere Sammallahti's Speeches Terrify Even Party Colleagues - This is How He Behaves Behind the Scenes

Tere Sammallahti, a Finnish politician known for his controversial social media presence, is facing scrutiny from colleagues regarding his behavior behind closed doors.

Mar 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Alexander Stubb published a spring picture – one thing made social media wild: 'The choice of the elite'

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stirred social media with a beautiful spring seascape photo reflecting on Finland's happiness ranking.

Mar 21 • 11:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Media: Finnish man dead in Pattaya

A 55-year-old Finnish man died in Pattaya, Thailand, after being struck by a speeding motorcycle while walking.

Mar 21 • 11:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This was the top duo of the Jussi gala - social media praises

The duo of Elina Knihtilä and Pirjo Lonka has received widespread acclaim on social media for their performance at the Jussi gala.

Mar 21 • 08:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Wilma Murto gave up alcohol – Noticed two things

Finnish pole vaulter Wilma Murto has refrained from alcohol for over a year and shares her experiences on social media.

Mar 21 • 05:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sanni's song sparked social media discussion – 'A bit rude towards another person'

Finnish singer Sanni's new song has ignited conversations on social media, particularly regarding its potential connections to her past relationship with presenter Shirly Karvinen.

Mar 20 • 11:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These products are now flying off the shelves – "A true megatrend"

There is a surge in demand for specific food products influenced by viral trends on social media, according to Finnish retailers.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Stubbs' outfit baffles in Canada - 'Thought he was still in Finland'

A Finnish politician's running outfit causes confusion while jogging in Canada with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Mar 19 • 20:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

Alexander Stubb – the Finn who appeared overwhelmingly the most in international media in 2025

In 2025, Finnish President Alexander Stubb received significant attention in international media, especially regarding European security and his interactions with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Mar 19 • 12:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Media: Young Finnish woman died in Italy

A 29-year-old Finnish woman has tragically died in a car accident in Southern Italy's Calabria region.

Mar 18 • 12:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Media: 29-year-old Finnish woman dead in Italy

A 29-year-old Finnish woman died after being hit by a car in Reggio Calabria, Italy, early Wednesday morning.

Mar 18 • 12:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Media: Young Finnish Woman Died in Italy

A 29-year-old Finnish woman died in a traffic accident in Reggio Calabria, Italy, early Wednesday morning.

Mar 18 • 12:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Surprising Tax Proposal from the National Coalition - The Finns Party's Bergbom Was Astounded by Kauma's Statements

Finnish politicians from the National Coalition and The Finns Party have been debating key tax decisions over social media following proposals to remove inheritance tax and reduce corporate tax.

Mar 17 • 15:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Viki and Köpi are about to take a huge risk: 'Can I say it's a wet dream'

Viki and Köpi, Finnish media personalities, are planning a major live show in Helsinki, acknowledging the risks and aspirations tied to this venture.

Mar 17 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

A Finnish player's bad blunder surfaced in Germany: "We have never seen this before"

Finnish footballer Adam Marhiev made two significant mistakes during a recent match in Germany, prompting criticism and analysis from the media.

Mar 17 • 06:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Finnish newcomer in Dallas amazes in the NHL - a bizarre video spreads on social media

Dallas Stars' 14-game points streak ended as they lost to Utah Mammoth 6-3, with all Finnish players on the team contributing points.

Mar 17 • 04:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Love was the topic of the mother tongue writing skill – senior students, tell us what you thought about the choice

In Finland, the topic of love for the spring matriculation exam sparked enthusiastic responses from students, with many expressing their thoughts on social media.

Mar 16 • 09:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Mari Eder's twins were born - joyful picture released

Finnish biathlete Mari Eder has announced the birth of her twins on Instagram with a joyful post.

Mar 15 • 17:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Famous handbag brand's social media images confuse – professor warns of risks

Lumi Accessories, a Finnish handbag brand, faces confusion over its use of AI in Instagram marketing images, raising concerns over potential reputational risks.

Mar 13 • 16:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Activist Unlawfully Released a Sketch Video of Teemu Selänne – Now the Sketch's Creator Jarkko Tamminen Speaks

A sketch video parodying Finnish hockey legend Teemu Selänne led to a public spat on Instagram between Selänne and activist Jon Sundell, prompting comments from the sketch's creator, Jarkko Tamminen.

Mar 13 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Intense Word War: Teemu Selänne and Activist Rage on Social Media

Activist Jon Sundell has launched a public feud against ex-hockey player Teemu Selänne on Instagram, criticizing the hockey legend's comments regarding women's issues in Finnish politics.

Mar 13 • 09:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Social media star Anne-Mari Tarkkio is constantly facing belittlement about one thing

Anne-Mari Tarkkio, a Finnish farmer and social media personality, discusses the gender-based belittlement she faces due to not conforming to stereotypical images of farmers.

Mar 12 • 16:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Surprising Information About the Behind-the-Scenes of Dream Weddings Series - These Reasons Episodes Have Been Censored: 'We Had to Leave That Person Out of the Episode'

The article reveals unexpected insights into the popular Finnish TV series "Dream Weddings," including participant payments and editing decisions that affect the show's content.

Mar 12 • 12:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Elisabeth Rehn was asked confusing questions in a TV debate – this is what Yle's former journalist commented on the matter

The documentary series 'Hated Women' features former Finnish Defense Minister Elisabeth Rehn reflecting on her experiences as a groundbreaking female politician, prompting discussions on the gendered nature of political questioning.

Mar 11 • 17:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

How well do you know Finnish songs? Test if you can get a perfect score of 12/12

Ilta-Sanomat presents a quiz designed to test knowledge of Finnish song lyrics, inviting readers to challenge themselves and share their scores on social media.

Mar 11 • 15:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

An interview by Laura Arffman ended up in a surprising place

A nine-year-old interview by journalist Laura Arffman resurfaced unexpectedly in a Finnish exam.

Mar 11 • 15:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Media: Police to close over 20 of its stations - 'We will rely on fire stations in the future'

The Finnish police plan to shut down up to 21 police stations across various regions to enhance operational efficiency, as reported by Aamulehti.

Mar 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Commentary: Sofia Virta made a serious mistake

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Finnish hockey player Veli-Matti Savinainen's refusal to wear a pride jersey during a themed match.

Mar 10 • 12:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Natalia, 31, published a video of herself – soon encountered a shocking sight: 'Nightmare'

Espoo influencer Natalia Bartholdi faces issues with AI-generated copies of her Instagram videos, as the platform fails to remove them.

Mar 10 • 04:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

A woman recounted her experience of violence, a man was injured

A Finnish court has convicted a woman for defamation after she publicly shared her experience of domestic violence on social media, which her ex-partner claimed was damaging to his reputation.

Mar 8 • 18:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

A video of Stubb went viral in India - here's what it's about

A video of Finnish President Alexander Stubb discussing his enjoyment of an Indian film during his recent state visit to India has gone viral on social media.

Mar 8 • 13:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

How well do you know English? Test yourself - a score of 12/12 indicates a wide vocabulary

A language proficiency test challenges readers to assess their English skills, encouraging participants to achieve a perfect score to demonstrate extensive vocabulary knowledge.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Distribution of Emma Awards Causes a Stir on Social Media - Especially One Fate is Grieving

The distribution of the Emma awards stirred controversy on social media, particularly regarding the lack of recognition for Finnish artist Isac Elliot.

Mar 8 • 07:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Left licking his fingers at the Emma Gala – The rapper published a vulgar image

Rapper Averagekidluke expressed his disappointment after not winning any awards at the Emma Gala by sharing a provocative photo on social media.

Mar 8 • 07:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Analysis: Stubb Received an Important Reminder in India

Finnish President Alexander Stubb concluded his state visit to India, garnering unprecedented media attention and engaging effectively with diverse audiences.

Mar 8 • 04:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Awards Were Not Received: The Artist Posted a Meaningful Picture

Finnish artist Isac Elliot was nominated in multiple categories at the Emma Awards but did not win any, prompting social media users to express sympathy and outrage on his behalf.

Mar 7 • 22:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jarno Limnell: I Admit My Mistakes

Finnish MP Jarno Limnell acknowledges his mistakes on social media amidst allegations of plagiarism in a book he co-authored.

Mar 7 • 15:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ida Aydin is pregnant

Finnish swimmer Ida Aydin has announced her pregnancy on social media, expressing excitement about building a new generation of champions.

Mar 7 • 12:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Tero Vesterinen's outfit irritates fans

Tero Vesterinen's outfit during performances has drawn complaints from fans on social media, primarily about the purple dress he wears.

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

The TV series returns after a long break: One of the original stars has died

The reality TV series 'Ladies of London' is returning after a nine-year hiatus, but will not feature any of its original cast members.

Mar 6 • 08:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how Stubb was praised in the Indian media

Finnish President Alexander Stubb's visit to India has garnered significant media attention, highlighting his leadership and the strengthening ties between Finland and India.

Mar 5 • 17:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

What car brand is RR? Test how well you know the abbreviations – Only a master can score 10/10

A quiz from Iltalehti tests readers' knowledge of various abbreviations in Finnish.

Mar 5 • 09:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The decision regarding Lordi upset viewers - Yle attempts to appease

The Finnish broadcaster Yle has faced backlash on social media after announcing that Eurovision winner Lordi would not participate in the finals of the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK).

Mar 4 • 11:51 UTC

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