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Indonesia-Finland festival attracts Indonesians, Finns in Helsinki
More than 2,500 enthusiastic visitors packed Narinkka Square, the heart of the capital Helsinki, to immerse themselves in a fleeting Indonesian experience during the 2023…
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Espoo plans 5 new parks in greater Tapiola
The City of Espoo is planning to set up five new parks in greater Tapiola area, said the city in a press release on Tuesday.
The new park areas began with detailed…
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Dahir becomes mother of Helsinki Day baby
Faadumo Dahir became the mother of this year’s Helsinki Day baby after the baby was born at 01.30 am on Monday, said the City of Helsinki in a press release.
The…
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Helsinki Biennial opens on Sunday
The Helsinki Biennial contemporary art event will begin on Sunday at Vallisaari bringing together 29 international artists and collectives in locations throughout the…
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Picasso painting worth millions to be auctioned in Cologne
Pablo Picasso's painting "Buste de femme" (Bust of a Woman), which he created two years before his death in 1971, is due to be auctioned in the German city…
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City hosts 170 events marking Helsinki Day on June 12
Helsinki’s birthday will be celebrated with a versatile free programme on June 12, said the City of Helsinki in a press release on Monday.
Cultural centres will…
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Van Gogh Museum celebrates 50th anniversary with festivities
The Van Gogh Museum hosted a series of festive activities here to commemorate its 50th anniversary and honor the legacy of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most famous and…
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Helsinki to feature several rainbow-coloured events on Pride Week
The City of Helsinki’s libraries, cultural centres and youth services will celebrate the Pride Month by organising a variety of events promoting equality for sexual…
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Kaurismäki wins Jury Prize, Triet gets Palme d’Or at Cannes Festival
Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki was awarded the Jury Prize while French director Justine Triet was awarded with the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival,…
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Erikson’s shipping archive added to UNESCO’s heritage list
The autonomous island province of Åland on Tuesday received its first UNESCO heritage honour as the Gustaf Erikson's shipping archives were included in…
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