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11 hours ago

How to follow the World Cup in Finland

The five-week festival of football kicks off on Thursday evening, and fans in Finland can watch every match thanks to a shared broadcasting deal between Yle and MTV.
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1 week ago

Tuesday’s papers: Hockey ‘euphoria’, food queue grows, and three-euro stamps

Monday night’s celebration was broadcast live by commercial outlets, not public broadcaster Yle.
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1 week ago

Finland’s ice hockey champs receive heroes’ welcome

A national celebration is set to take place in Helsinki on Monday evening, at an event featuring the champion team as well as several musical acts.
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1 week ago

Monday’s papers: Finland celebrates hockey, train disruptions hit capital, and Åland sticks to demilitarisation

Finns again climbed statues to celebrate sporting success.
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2 weeks ago

Finland wins hockey world title

A goal by Konsta Helenius in overtime means Finland are world champions for the fifth time.
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2 weeks ago

Finland face Swiss in ice hockey world final after victory over Canada

Sunday’s final gives Finland an opportunity to win their fifth ever world championship title.
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2 weeks ago

Finnish hockey Lions advance to world championship semi-finals ahead of 2030 home tournament

The Finnish men’s ice hockey team faces Canada in the World Championship semi-final on Saturday. The 2030 championships will be held in Helsinki and Riga, Latvia.
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2 weeks ago

Finland’s elite women athletes speak up against harassment

Finnish sports figures want to tackle the gendered abuse that comes with public visibility.
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3 weeks ago

Monday’s papers: Finland needs sisu, tackling long-term unemployment, and an icy interview

Helsingin Sanomat calls on Finland’s politicians to show grit and determination in their decision-making to lift the country out of these harsh economic times.
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1 month ago

Espoo to build temporary cricket field as sport’s popularity in Finland grows

Sports and recreation can play an important role in integration, according to city officials.
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