News from Finland
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. [...]
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. [...]
