News from Finland
Finland tops world happiness ranking for 7th year in a row
Nordic countries again ranked at the top of the World Happiness Report. A student celebrates at the statue of Havis Amanda in Helsinki during the first May Day celebrations. Photo: Sakari Piippo / Yle [...]
Stubb elected 13th President of Finland
Ruling Kansallinen Kokoomus (National Coalition Party-NCP) candidate Alexander Stubb elected 13th President of Finland. The former Prime Minister, Stubb narrowly beat Vihreä Liitto (Green Party) leader Pekka Haavisto, who contested as an electoral association candidate [...]
Crusade period grave field discovered
Crusade period grave field discovered in Southwest Finland A sword peeking out of the ground revealed a huge surprise in Salo – dozens, perhaps hundreds of graves likely from the 12th or 13th century. [...]
1st of May – Vappu
1st of May - Vappu In Finland, May 1 is celebrated lavishly. May Day is an international holiday celebrated annually on 1 May, mostly in the West, and is a bank holiday in many countries. [...]
20 criteria for a genuine Finnish sauna
20 criteria for a genuine Finnish sauna For the first time, sauna masters from the Sauna Master Guild (Saunamestari Kilta), defined the hallmarks of the Finnish sauna tradition, 20 criteria for a genuine Finnish sauna. [...]
Finland world’s happiest country
Finland world's happiest country for 6th year in a row Yle News - 20.3.2023 / traveltradejournal.com Finland world's happiest country. The results of the World Happiness Report are published annually on 20 March to mark [...]
