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Sports

Wedding Revelation from the Record Holder

Finnish long jumper Kristian Pulli, gearing up for the World Indoor Championships in Poland, reveals that he has not yet set a date for his wedding with his fiancรฉe, Keren.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
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National & Local

Finnish athlete delivers incredible performance at the World Championships โ€“ Expert exclaims: 'Excellent!'

Finnish sprinter Lotta Kemppinen had an outstanding run in the 60-meter heats at the World Championships in Torun, nearly tying her national record.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
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Sports

Lotta Kemppinen: Time of Terror!

Sprinter Lotta Kemppinen matched her own Finnish record in the 60 meters at the Torun World Indoor Championships, qualifying third in her heat with a time of 7.16 seconds.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
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Sports

SE-woman collapsed โ€“ Expert has a clear view

Finnish athlete Mette Baas, who set a new national record on Friday, failed to advance to the finals of the 400 meters at the World Indoor Championships in Torun.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:47 UTC
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Sports

A Thunderclap! Finnish Runner Advances to World Championships Semifinals with Record Time

Mette Baas won her heat in the 400 meters at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland, setting a new national record time of 51.42 seconds.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
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Sports

IL follows: Indoor athletics World Championships underway - Will there be a world record immediately?

The indoor athletics World Championships have commenced in Toruล„, Poland, with Finnish athletes competing as the event unfolds.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
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National & Local

How February's Frosts Affected Finnish Electricity Consumption

In February, electricity consumption in Finland reached a record high due to increased heating needs caused by cold weather.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
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National & Local

THL and Ruokavirasto warn about the legionella risk of soil products

The Finnish THL and Ruokavirasto have issued warnings about the risk of legionella bacteria in soil products following a record number of pneumonia cases linked to such exposure.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
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National & Local

Mudslide Issues Hit Record Early โ€“ Layoff Warnings for Forestry Workers

The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency forecasts an early onset of the mudslide season, impacting forestry operations and leading to layoff warnings in the industry.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
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Sports

Strong Finnish record in rare distance

Ultrarunner Satu Lipiรคinen set a new Finnish record in the women's 50 km race with a time of 3.13.02 at the German Championships in Bremen.

Mar 16 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
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National & Local

Exceptional Weather Information for Spring

March has been the warmest month on record in many southern parts of Finland, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
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Sports

A stunning Finnish record in ultrarunning

Ultrarunner Satu Lipiรคinen set a new Finnish record in the 50-kilometer race in Bremen, Germany, completing it in 3:13:02.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
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Life & Tech

Sanna Marin's pull-up sparks discussion โ€“ a new top score has arrived

Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin has shared her new personal record for pull-ups on Instagram.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
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National & Local

Last year was exceptionally difficult for the rental market, estimates the Finnish Landlords Association

The Finnish Landlords Association reports a challenging year for the rental market, with record supply of rental apartments and decreased rental growth.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
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National & Local

Finnish startups are now raising the most money in Europe relative to population

Finnish startups achieved a record high in funding in the past year, indicating growth and maturity in the sector.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
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Sports

Finnish coach fired in Norway - expert surprised

Finnish coach Toni Korkeakunnas has been dismissed by Norwegian football club FK Haugesund amid a poor performance record as the new season approaches.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
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National & Local

Alisa Vainio's Pace Has Been So Amazing That Most People Can't Understand It โ€“ Now the Coach Explains What It's Due To

Finnish marathon runner Alisa Vainio has recently broken the national marathon record three times following her fifth place finish at the Tokyo World Championships, highlighted by a victory in Seville.

Mar 8 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
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Sports

Matti Nykรคnen's eternal record was reached

Slovenian ski jumper Domen Prevc has broken a long-standing record held by Finnish legend Matti Nykรคnen.

Mar 6 โ€ข 20:51 UTC
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Sports

Valtteri Ojantakanen is close to a crazy record

Valtteri Ojantakanen is approaching the single-season goal record in Finnish ice hockey's SM-liiga as he scores 34 goals so far this season.

Mar 4 โ€ข 20:31 UTC
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Sports

Miro Heiskanen Surpasses a Magical Milestone โ€“ Petteri Nummelin's NHL Record in Danger

Miro Heiskanen has achieved 50 points this season, putting him on track to challenge Petteri Nummelin's NHL record for Finnish defenders.

Mar 3 โ€ข 05:34 UTC
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Sports

Record woman Nathalie Blomqvist, 24, 'disappeared' โ€“ now tells what happened

Nathalie Blomqvist, a talented Finnish runner, discusses her struggles with injuries that caused her to take a long break from competition after setting a national record.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
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National & Local

Ilona Mononen Defeated the Record Holder โ€“ Behind It All, a Setback

Ilona Mononen won the women's 3,000-meter Finnish championship, overcoming previous record-holder Nathalie Blomqvist.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
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Sports

Are you doing bench press like this? The record woman used an ugly word

Emilia Kangas, a Finnish shot putter, recently won gold at the indoor national championships and shared her experience with bench pressing.

Mar 1 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
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National & Local

IL follows: Wilma Murto competes in Espoo โ€“ Will we see a Finnish record in the 60 meters?

Wilma Murto is set to compete in the Finnish Indoor Championships in Espoo, with the potential of breaking a national record in the 60-meter event.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
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National & Local

HS: Record number of deportation decisions for convicted criminals

The Finnish Immigration Service, Migri, reported a record number of deportations of foreign nationals convicted of crimes in Finland during the past year, marking an increase of over 30% compared to two years ago.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
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National & Local

The cover of a 50-year-old record is requested to be removed from Wikipedia

A Finnish organization is calling for the removal of the cover image of Scorpions' 'Virgin Killer' album from the Finnish Wikipedia for its controversial depiction of a young girl.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:23 UTC
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National & Local

Significant Rise in Reports to Suek

Finnish sports ethics center Suek received a record number of reports on sports violations in 2025, with 460 submissions compared to about 350 in previous years.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
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National & Local

Kurre Westerlund was shocked by his electricity bill: 'It takes a huge toll on me'

Finnish artist Kurre Westerlund expressed his dismay over a record-high electricity bill of 1,600 euros for January, attributing it to extreme cold and the need for heating.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
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National & Local

"The situation is wild," says an archaeologist evaluating the impact of power lines โ€“ the museum is now writing statements at a record pace

A proposed data center in Kokemรคki, Finland, by Canadian Bitzero necessitates new power lines that disrupt a nationally significant cultural landscape and archaeological sites.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
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National & Local

HS poll: Record result for the Left Alliance

The latest poll by Helsingin Sanomat shows that the Left Alliance has achieved its highest support ever, while the ruling Kokoomus party has seen a drop in support.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:54 UTC
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National & Local

HS Poll: SDP Remains the Most Popular, Record Result for the Left Alliance

The SDP continues to lead in popularity among Finnish parties, according to a recent poll by Helsingin Sanomat.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:26 UTC
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National & Local

Rammstein Wanted Their New Album to Be Included in Anneli Niemistรถ's German Course โ€“ This is What Happened

Rammstein's record label reached out to a Finnish language course instructor to incorporate songs from their upcoming album into a German language course.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Stunning facts - this is how fast Alisa Vainio is in the marathon

Alisa Vainio set a Finnish marathon record at the Sevilla Marathon with a remarkable time of 2:20:39, showcasing an impressive pace.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Alisa Vainio's harsh words - furious about the activities of Kenyans during the race: "Absolutely terrible"

Finnish long-distance runner Alisa Vainio won the Sevilla Marathon while breaking the Finnish and Nordic record with a time of 2:20:39.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
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Sports

Alisa Vainio's incredible payday - ended the African celebrations: "Historic victory"

Alisa Vainio won the Sevilla Marathon with a new Finnish record and earned $15,000, breaking a streak of seven consecutive victories by African runners in the women's category.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Nathalie Blomqvist: New Finnish Record

Runner Nathalie Blomqvist set a new Finnish national record in the 5000 meters on a short track in Boston.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
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Sports

New Finnish Records for Nathalie Blomqvist and Alisa Vainio! Vainio Scoops a Big Prize

Alisa Vainio set a new Finnish marathon record in Seville, while Nathalie Blomqvist achieved a new Finnish record in the 5000 meters in Boston.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Alisa Vainio: Finnish Record!

Alisa Vainio won the Seville Marathon, setting a new Finnish record of 2:20:39.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Sebastian Aho astonished after crushing victory โ€“ "Oh really?!"

The Finnish national ice hockey team, known as Leijonat, achieved a remarkable 11-0 victory against Italy in the Olympic tournament held in Milan, setting a new Olympic record for shots on goal.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:39 UTC
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Sports

A really tough feat from Mustafe Muuse โ€“ Over 40-year-old Finnish record broken

Finnish runner Mustafe Muuse broke a 40-year-old national record in Boston with a time of 13:29.51 in the 5000 meters.

Feb 14 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
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National & Local

Mustafe Muuse: New Finnish Record!

Runner Mustafe Muuse set a new Finnish indoor 5000-meter record with a time of 13:29.51 in Boston, USA.

Feb 14 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
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Sports

Finnish athlete has an incredible streak in the Olympics - Hereโ€™s what his wife said about continuing his career

Finnish biathlete Olli Hiidensalo has achieved an impressive shooting record at the Olympics, completing three consecutive competitions without missing a shot.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
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National & Local

VR improved its profitability and set a passenger record in long-distance traffic

Finnish railway company VR reported a significant increase in profitability and achieved a record number of passengers in long-distance travel for the past year.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
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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 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
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National & Local

Record Number of Volunteer Donor Stem Cell Transplants Delivered Last Year

A record number of 179 stem cell transplants were delivered from the Finnish stem cell registry last year, according to the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
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National & Local

Finnish people are now afraid to spend, but culture in Joensuu is breaking records โ€“ we asked what explains the boom

Despite financial concerns, cultural events in Joensuu are thriving, with record ticket sales for the city orchestra and theater, and plans for a new music hall.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
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National & Local

The Great Drop in the Baltic Sea Continues

The Finnish Meteorological Institute warns of low sea levels along the coast, which are expected to remain until at least February 9th, with record lows recorded this week in several coastal cities.

Feb 5 โ€ข 22:59 UTC
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Sports

Tough Deal: Top Performer to Finland

Estonian ski expert Marek Sander continues as the equipment manager for the Finnish biathlon team with a comprehensive contract for the next Olympiad, praised for his successful track record since 2019.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
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National & Local

Record number of overnight stays by travelers last year

Last year, Finnish accommodation establishments recorded 23.1 million overnight stays, marking a new record and surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
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National & Local

The sea level in Porvoo is now at a record low - a warning has been issued for the entire Finnish coast

Porvoo recorded an unprecedented low sea level of -79 centimeters relative to the theoretical mean water level, prompting warnings across Finland's coastline.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:21 UTC

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