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A Finnish company, Salvos, is considering going public on the Helsinki Stock Exchange's First North growth company list, focusing on modular cabins and mobile sauna trailers, particularly targeting the tourism sector in Lapland.

A new construction law in Finland has led to a significant decrease in the number of building permit applications, resulting in financial losses for small municipalities like Siuntio.

A Finnish-style sauna festival has been set up in New York's Williamsburg area, featuring multiple saunas and a unique architectural design by Finnish architect Sami Rintala.

In a contrasting series of speeches before Estonia's anniversary, two distinct narratives emerged regarding the nation’s direction and unity.

The increasing number of public saunas in Finland is raising concerns about their maintenance and health regulations, as many operators lack the expertise to manage these spaces effectively.

Kari, seeking companionship on a dating site, faced surprising responses that raised suspicions of artificial intelligence involvement.

An American woman named Kristy shares her experience of using a specific sauna device at a recent sauna festival in New York.

Antero Nummenmaa explains the context behind a photo that garnered attention, featuring him with a long drink can during a Perussuomalaiset local meeting that took an unexpected turn due to a sauna renovation.

Five Swedish individuals took to the waters on an ice raft equipped with a sauna and outboard motor, only to be rescued when the raft began to break apart during rough waves.

Kari, a resident of Eastern Finland, briefly explored online dating but chose to remain private about his experience due to fears of social backlash.

A sauna at the DFB-Campus in Frankfurt caught fire on Monday evening, leading to one person being injured from smoke inhalation.

Czech writer Vratislav Maňák discusses his new book 'S Wittgensteinem v gay sauně' which explores male homosexuality in contemporary Central Europe.

The sauna market in Finland has seen rapid growth, particularly in the sales of small saunas, following a new construction law that allows the building of small structures without permits.

Five German tourists creating a floating sauna were rescued from an ice floe in the Stockholm archipelago after losing control of their makeshift vessel.

This weekend in Southern Estonia, firefighters dealt with multiple blazes, including a car and refuse building in Tartu, as well as an outdoor sauna and various other items.

The Finnish biathlon team has celebrated remarkable success at the Olympics, characterized by a strong team spirit and camaraderie among the athletes.

A Waxholm boat successfully rescued five people stranded on an ice sheet near Stavsnäs.

A group of sauna bathers was rescued from a breaking ice floe after Vaxholm's boat returned to the scene with a crane.

Estonian basketball player Anna Gret Asi celebrated her 24th birthday with a dominant win in the Belgian league, leading her team, Braine Castors, to a lopsided 116-22 victory over Lummen.

A frustrated user on Reddit criticized rental property owners for not listing prices, causing potential customers to lose interest.

In a courtroom, an accused individual facing drug trafficking charges reacted with amusement to evidence presented by the prosecutor, including secret wiretap recordings.

A couple tragically died in a sauna incident in Akasaka, Tokyo, after being trapped due to a malfunctioning door knob, which was not the first instance of such an issue at the facility.

The Stašulāns family in Preiļi, Latvia, exemplifies local hospitality through their family-run guesthouse and sauna, with each member contributing to their unique business.

The article discusses the high price of using the sauna at Union Øye hotel, emphasizing that the cost is justified primarily by the stunning views available.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. collaborates with Kid Rock in a humorous promotional video to encourage Americans to be active and eat healthy.

Finnish skier Eduard Hallberg criticized the Olympic conditions after a disappointing slalom race, particularly the subpar food and sauna access at his hotel.

A new public spa and sauna center, covering 2000 square meters, will be constructed in the Telliskivi area of Tallinn, Estonia, known for its appeal to tourists.

Joosu Tomio Karppinen has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of his father and stepmother in Finland, following a mental health evaluation that deemed him sane at the time of the crimes.

After Finland's men’s relay team placed fourth in a skiing event, they relaxed in a sauna, drawing attention to Iivo Niskanen's unexpected choice of wearing swimming trunks.

New York City is introducing the largest sauna in the city as part of a winter wellness initiative, providing an immersive experience that combines relaxation with traditional rituals until March 1.

A festival celebrating sauna culture features various programs, educational lectures, and recreational activities, despite facing record low temperatures.

A former bus stop in Otepää, Estonia has been transformed into a public sauna, attracting visitors and showcasing local innovation.

A sauna at a sports club in Marijampole was destroyed by fire.

Julia Bärlund, a Finnish woman, often appears on South Korean television to discuss Finnish sauna culture, which fascinates her South Korean audience.

US rower Sophia Kirkby shares her romantic experiences at the Winter Olympics, including a spa day with a male companion.

A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after inviting a prostitute to a wellness center, where she died following a sauna session after consuming methamphetamine he provided.

A young man caused a destructive fire at a rental cabin in Levi after a night of heavy drinking, leading to a recent court ruling requiring him to pay significant damages to insurance companies.

A Finnish architect has constructed a mobile sauna in New York as part of the city's first sauna village.

A new exclusive spa and sauna center is set to be developed in Telliskivi, Tallinn, with construction starting this year, expected to complete by early 2028.

Finnish skier Juha Mieto became a single father to his 8-year-old son after the sudden death of his wife Minna in 1996.

Sauna manufacturer Harvia saw significant growth in revenue and profit during the last quarter of the year.

Runners in Estonia participated in a unique marathon that required them to visit multiple saunas along the route.

Stockholm is planning to open its first municipal sauna on a floating pontoon to provide a public bathing experience for residents and visitors.

A neighbor of a proposed business park near Anne sauna has raised concerns about the potential increase in traffic due to the development, questioning its impact on the residential area.

Finnish athlete Joonas Kuisma experienced an Italian sauna while in Milan for the Olympics, reporting on his unique experience.

A fire caused by forgotten jeans on a sauna led to significant damages and a court ruling against two young men in Levi, Finland.

A sauna fire in a residential basement on Raad Street resulted in three people being taken to the hospital for observation.

American actor Penn Badgley enjoyed a traditional Finnish meal while visiting Finland, expressing his satisfaction and discussing cultural dialogue.

A sauna in Nava village, Estonia, caught fire on Sunday afternoon due to an incident involving its chimney, with the owner attempting to extinguish the fire before firefighters arrived.

In Latvia, an unusually long winter with persistent frost is impacting the availability of herbs gathered for traditional sauna rituals, according to experienced sauna masters who have noticed fewer herbs due to last summer's wet conditions.