‘That’s for you Pete’: Irish Olympian dedicates win in Finland to Peter O’Donnell

Irish Olympian Jude Gallagher dedicated a gold medal at the Tammer Tournament in Finland to Donegal’s late ‘Mr Boxing’, Peter O’Donnell. Gallagher, who boxes out of the Two Castles BC in Newtownstewart, won the lightweight title in Tampere at the weekend. …

Finland’s Landmark Rauhalinna Estate Reopens Following a $17.5 Million Restoration

Dating back to 1900, Rauhalinna is known as the jewel of Finnish Lakeland, a Finnish architectural landmark that is arguably the country’s most luxurious lace villa. The opulent historic estate is again open for exclusive bookings for up to 20 guests, …

Finland’s Marimekko Q3 sales up 8% to $59 mn on strong wholesale gains

Finnish design house Marimekko Corporation has delivered a solid performance in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, ended September 30, achieving an 8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in net sales to €50.8 million (~$59 million), powered by robust …

Finland’s aurora borealis, husky mushing and wintry wilderness bring a dream to life

“Make sure you follow my tracks,” warns our snowmobiling guide, Martti Kiviniemi. “Otherwise, there’s a risk.” “A risk of what?” I ask, really not wanting to hear the answer. “It’s possible to take a bath in minus-20-degree water.” A hot shot of panic runs …

Once booming, now bleeding: South Karelia suffers $1 million loss after Finland shuts Russia border

Finland sees warmer October than usual

October was warmer than usual throughout the country and even the northern part of the country was unusually warm, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). The average temperature in October ranged between 1.5 degrees Celsius in Enontekiö …

Romania: Mihai Traistariu has a potential Eurovision 2026 song produced in Finland

He took Romania to fourth place at Eurovision 2006 with the euro-classic “Tornero.” And now Mihai Trăistariu says he may put his name in the hat for Vienna. Speaking to Romanian publication Libertatea he said: “I’ve also seen the rumors that we might be …

Ukraine U15 Girls Football Team Ready for UEFA Development Tournament in Finland

As reported by the UAF press service Ukraine’s Women’s U15 team (players born in 2011) is preparing to participate in the UEFA Development Tournament. According to the Ukrainian Association of Football’s press service, the competition will take place from …

October temperatures exceed averages across Finland

October 2025 was warmer than normal throughout Finland, with some parts of the country recording temperatures significantly higher than long-term averages, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute. Monthly average temperatures ranged from around + …

Finland’s border region once profited from Russia. Now unease Is growing

As a child during the Cold War, Sari Tukiainen would climb a hill in her hometown of Imatra and look over the border to the smokestacks of Svetogorsk, wondering about the Soviet Union that lay beyond. Later, she was among the Finns who earned well from …