News from Finland
Thousands of silver coins found in Finland
Record-breaking Viking Age treasure found in Finland. An amateur metal detectorist, Kalle Lappinen, has found a treasure of thousands of silver coins in Finland. It is the largest Viking Age coin hoard ever discovered [...]
In 2026 Finland is the happiest country in the world
In 2026 Finland is the happiest country in the world Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the ninth year in a row in the World Happiness Report 2026, with [...]
Gravedigger Marko Ruuskanen carves bird houses
Gravedigger Marko Ruuskanen carves bird houses In his spare time, gravedigger Marko Ruuskanen carves birdhouses, which are miniature models of old buildings. They have become an attraction in Savonlinna. Marko Ruuskanen at the [...]
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 / [...]
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. [...]
