Rooba: I have played the best hockey of my life in the last two seasons
Robert Rooba, captain of the Estonian national ice hockey team, reflects on his and Kouvola KooKoo's successful season in the Finnish league, where they achieved a historic second-place finish.
A war house burns in Kouvola
A fire, originating from a heating system, has affected a war house structure in Kouvola, Finland.
Kouvola aims to become the leading concentration of data center industry in the Nordic countries – factory history revealed a trump card
Kouvola, Finland, seeks to establish itself as a key player in the data center industry by leveraging its historical ties to the forest industry to attract business.
Massive renovation of Highway 15 planned for over 20 years has begun between Kotka and Kouvola
Construction work has started on Highway 15 between Kotka and Kouvola, focusing initially on tree removal.
Earth trembled again in Kouvola - seismologist expects new earthquakes this weekend
A new earthquake registered in Kouvola, Finland, with a magnitude of about 0.7, prompting a seismologist to predict more tremors may occur over the weekend.
Earthquake struck Kouvola on Thursday - and more could come, says seismologist
A small earthquake of magnitude 1.4 occurred in Kouvola, Finland, with further seismic activity possible, according to seismologist Jari Korström from the University of Helsinki's Seismology Institute.
The ground shook in Kouvola - 'The whole house trembled'
Residents in Kouvola, Finland, reported an unusual tremor that lasted for a few seconds, felt distinctly different from typical disturbances such as those caused by passing airplanes.
10-year-old girl burst into joy when the plane from the Middle East finally arrived in Finland - watch the video
A Finnish family from Kouvola returned home after being stranded in Dubai due to Middle Eastern conflict, with heartfelt scenes of joy at the airport.
How is this even possible? A surprising development in the SM-liiga
Kouvolan KooKoo is making a remarkable run for the Finnish championship this spring, defying expectations with their best regular season performance in history.
A new data center company is coming to Kouvola – Raimo Löytty had to move his company out
A former industrial area in Kouvola is set for a new data center company, prompting local entrepreneurs like Raimo Löytty to relocate their businesses due to the acquisition of the land.
Former Minister Jari Lindström tries to get long-term unemployed people to work in Kouvola: 'A considerable challenge ahead'
Jari Lindström is spearheading efforts to tackle the rising long-term unemployment rates in Kouvola, Finland, which have surged among the highest in the country.
Yle: Someone is knocking down moose towers again – damages over a thousand euros in Kouvola
Moose towers in Kouvola have been repeatedly vandalized, resulting in significant financial damage, with recent incidents leading to a police report.
Someone is knocking down deer towers again – Eight down in Kouvola
Eight deer towers were vandalized in Kouvola, Finland, last week, with damages estimated to be between one and two thousand euros.
The bankruptcy of Askon and Sotka still reflects on domestic industry – foam factory in Kouvola starts layoffs
The bankruptcy of Indoor Group, the parent company of the furniture stores Askon and Sotka, still impacts Finnish industry more than a month later, as a foam factory in Kouvola initiates layoffs due to decreased demand.
A Surprisingly Cheap Breakfast Raises Eyebrows – Now Biltema Responds
A man in Kouvola, Finland, sparked interest after sharing his experience of a breakfast costing only 1.5 euros at a local Biltema café.
The theater seeks a performer in Kouvola who dares to strip - 10 volunteers registered immediately
The Kouvola Theater is seeking a performer for a male stripper role in an upcoming musical, drawing immediate interest from volunteers.
A rabbit jumped in a bar in Kouvola - it has been revealed that the incident was linked to a Maajussille morsian star
A rabbit was found hopping around a bar in Kouvola, with links to a contestant from the reality show Maajussille morsian.
Commentary: This is the most shocking sensation of the SM-liiga
The Kouvolan KooKoo ice hockey team is experiencing a sensational season and may secure the Harry Lindblad Memorial Trophy, shocking expectations as they were not seen as a top contender at the season's start.
Event venues across Finland are in crisis – Manu Holappa still opened a new arena in Kouvola
Manu Holappa has opened a new event venue named Haitaritehdas-arena in Kouvola amidst a crisis facing many event spaces in Finland.
Two VR Intercity trains broke down in Kouvola and Simpele – passengers faced a one-hour delay
Two Intercity trains operated by VR experienced breakdowns in Kouvola and Simpele, leading to over an hour of delays for passengers traveling to Joensuu.
Player transfer in SM-liiga - HIFK's young promise out
Helsinki's IFK has announced the transfer of young defenseman Niklas Nykyri to Kouvola's KooKoo amid his limited playtime this season.
VR's train delayed - unexpected reason
A Pendolino train leaving Helsinki for Kuopio is delayed by about 55 minutes due to unexpected issues with its carriages.
This is how Stubb commented on the Ukraine news - 'Zelensky has said from the beginning that... '
Finnish President Alexander Stubb expressed optimism about Ukraine's ability to hold elections amidst ongoing discussions about potential peace agreements.
Is there a turning point in Ukraine's peace negotiations? This is how President Stubb assesses the situation – watch live at 16:30
Finnish President Alexander Stubb discusses potential developments in Ukraine's peace negotiations during a visit to Kouvola.
Military van crashed into a ditch
A soldier driving a military van veered off the road into a ditch in Kouvola, Finland, but suffered no injuries.
Messy vehicle skidded into a ditch – it created a mess
A military vehicle skidded into a ditch in Kouvola, Finland, late Tuesday night, but fortunately, the soldier driving it escaped without injury.
Military support vehicle overturned in Kouvola – no injuries
A military home vehicle driven by a conscript overturned in a ditch in Kouvola, Finland, on Tuesday night, but no injuries were reported.
Stubb visits Kouvola - IS follows
President Alexander Stubb will visit Kouvola on Wednesday, and Ilta-Sanomat will cover his activities throughout the day.
A man from Kouvola made ski tracks in Valkeala out of kindness, but the city prohibited it - MP: "This should not discourage"
Aki Putkinen, a local businessman from Kouvola, was prohibited by the city from creating volunteer ski tracks, prompting local politicians to support his efforts and call for resolution.
Fire Destroyed Rower Joel Naukkarinen's Lifework, But It Fueled Him Even More: 'You Have to Be Ready'
Finnish rower Joel Naukkarinen, whose training facilities were destroyed by a fire, is rebuilding at his family farm in Kouvola as he prepares for the Olympics.
Gloomy weekend in Kouvola – 180 cattle died, 3 horses were saved
Two agricultural building fires occurred in Kouvola over the weekend, resulting in the death of 180 cattle and significant property damage.
180 cattle died in flames in Kouvola – police do not suspect a crime
A devastating barn fire in Kouvola resulted in the death of 180 cattle, with police stating there is no indication of foul play.
Silja, 18, moved from Kouvola to Helsinki and was shocked - "It felt embarrassing to admit publicly"
Eighteen-year-old Silja Tuominen moved from the small town of Kouvola to the vibrant city of Helsinki, only to find that the reality didn't live up to her expectations and felt embarrassed about her impulsive decision.
Lockheed Martin's Chief Came to Talk to Vesa in Kouvola - Now Money Starts Coming from the Defense Giant
Lockheed Martin has signed a sponsorship agreement to support Finnish peacekeeping veterans through the Wanha Veteraani center, marking the first involvement of the U.S. defense company in veteran support in Finland.
180 cattle died in a fire in Kouvola
A barn fire in Kouvola resulted in the death of 180 cattle early Sunday morning.
180 cattle died in Kouvola
A fire in a barn in Kouvola resulted in the death of 180 cattle, although no injuries to humans were reported.
Aki made cross-country ski tracks for free in Kouvola - a harsh call came from the city
Aki Putkinen was prohibited by the city of Kouvola from creating ski tracks, which he has done voluntarily to support skiers.
180 Cattle Burned Along with Barn in Kouvola
A barn fire in Kouvola resulted in the death of 180 cattle as the structure was completely engulfed in flames before firefighters could intervene.
The two-year wait is over: The suspension bridge in Repovesi National Park is once again in use in Kouvola
The repair work on the suspension bridge in Repovesi National Park has been completed and it has been reopened for safe passage, ensuring it will last for another hundred years with minimal maintenance.
Rosacea took over Sirpa's face – Made 5 simple changes and got rid of it
31-year-old Sirpa Mentula from Kouvola shares how she managed to control her rosacea symptoms through five simple changes that alleviated her pain.
Rooba signs a one-year contract extension with his home club
Robert Rooba, captain of the Estonia national ice hockey team, has signed a one-year contract extension with Finnish top league club Kouvola KooKoo, ensuring he will remain with the team until at least next spring.