Helsinki Times

Helsinki Times is the first and sole English-language newspaper dedicated to delivering news about Finland. Founded in 2007, it has been providing daily updates on Finnish news. From March 2007 to February 2015, Helsinki Times also offered a weekly print edition. Currently, it operates exclusively online, catering to a diverse audience that includes expatriates, diplomats, international companies, tourists, and anyone else interested in Finland from across the globe.

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Foreign residents set to vote in record numbers in local elections - Helsinki Times

3 weeks ago | helsinkitimes.fi

Over 260,000 foreign citizens are eligible to vote in Finland’s upcoming municipal and county elections. In cities like Vantaa, non-citizens make up nearly 16% of the electorate.
Police and prison officers issue strike warning over pay dispute - Helsinki Times

3 weeks ago | helsinkitimes.fi

Police and prison officers in Finland have issued a rare strike warning as wage talks with the government stall. The planned action would be the first police strike in nearly 50 years.
Telia data outage hits nationwide, disrupts internet and digital services - Helsinki Times

3 weeks ago | helsinkitimes.fi

A nationwide outage disrupted Telia's data services in Finland on Tuesday morning, affecting both mobile and fixed networks. The issue, caused by an unexpected break during network upgrades, was resolved within an hour.
Finavia expands summer flight network with record international routes - Helsinki Times

3 weeks ago | helsinkitimes.fi

Finavia airports will connect Finland to 116 global destinations this summer. Rovaniemi and Kittilä maintain historic year-round flights, while new routes are launched from Helsinki and regional hubs.
Finland to hit 17°C before snow and frost return - Helsinki Times

3 weeks ago | helsinkitimes.fi

Finland's weather to swing from spring warmth to snow and frost as temperatures rise to 17°C before dropping sharply by over 10°C.
Finnkino to launch speak-along screenings of classic films - Helsinki Times

3 weeks ago | helsinkitimes.fi

Finnkino launches new speak-along screenings in spring 2025, allowing audiences to recite classic film lines during the show. The initiative begins with The Lord of the Rings trilogy in May.
One in six Finns did not vote in any election in recent years - Helsinki Times

3 weeks ago | helsinkitimes.fi

According to Statistics Finland, one in six eligible voters did not participate in any elections held between 2021 and 2024. Voters aged 50 to 82 were the most active, while younger people and men were more likely to abstain.
Advance voting begins with ballots cast in libraries, ski slopes and ferries - Helsinki Times

3 weeks ago | helsinkitimes.fi

Advance voting for Finland's municipal and county elections begins on 2 April 2025, with nearly 1,000 locations including libraries, ski slopes and even ferries. Voting is also available abroad.
Dutch tourists fined for illegal crossing near Russian border - Helsinki Times

3 weeks ago | helsinkitimes.fi

A Finnish court has fined three Dutch tourists for illegally entering a border zone near Russia. Two crossed the border briefly, claiming it was accidental.
Finnair sees US bookings rise as others cancel trips - Helsinki Times

3 weeks ago | helsinkitimes.fi

International tourism to the United States is declining amid travel advisories, visa issues and political tensions. Canadian flight bookings have collapsed, while Finnair reports growth in U.S. travel.