YLE.news

News from Finland in English

Pete Parkkonen

| | |
4 weeks ago

Can Finland win Eurovision 2026? Bookmakers think so

If Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen win, it will mark Finland’s second-ever Eurovision victory at the song contest.
Read more
| | |
4 weeks ago

Finland’s Lampenius x Parkkonen heading to Eurovision final

Betting houses say the duo’s song “Liekinheitin” has the best chance of winning this year.
Read more
| | | | |
1 month ago

Finland’s Linda Lampenius gets special permission to play her violin live at Eurovision

Organisers usually forbid the use of live instruments onstage, in an aim to ensure technical efficiency during the fast-paced act changes.
Read more
| | |
1 month ago

See Finland’s Eurovision 2026 contenders at their first rehearsal in Vienna

Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen’s costumes were also revealed.
Read more