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The front page of Helsingin Sanomat features a mix of domestic and international news, with a strong emphasis on design and culture, including Alvar Aalto's architecture being recognized by UNESCO. Other prominent stories cover wildfires in Southern Europe, an incident at a Pride event in Berlin…
A collection of buildings designed by Alvar Aalto, including his studio and home, Finlandia Hall, and Paimio Sanatorium, have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, acknowledging the work of Aino and Elissa Aalto as well.
An interactive piece asking readers to vote on which of Alvar Aalto's buildings should have been included in the recent UNESCO World Heritage designation.
A blind tasting experiment was conducted at the Espoo wine festival where VIP guests were compared to other festival attendees in their ability to distinguish between champagne and cava.
Member of the European Parliament Mika Aaltola (National Coalition Party) states that he has not lost his influence in opinion-making.
A reporter followed millionaire Juha-Petteri Kukkonen for four days to see where he drives his Porsche, highlighting his dissatisfaction with Finland.
France is deploying 1,500 soldiers to assist in firefighting and evacuation efforts as wildfires rage across Spain and France.
One person died and 16 were injured when a driver plowed into a crowd in Berlin's Tiergarten during a Pride event on Saturday evening.
This article tracks the progress of historic wildfires in Southern Europe, exacerbated by climate change leading to dry conditions.
Wilma Heltelä understands why a new TV recommendation was issued regarding the spread of revealing videos concerning her.
An Espoo-based writer believes the demolition of the city hall was a mistake and not an environmental act.
A column discussing how Helsinki's efforts to combat segregation are leading to changes in children's school travel routes.
An essay arguing that the policies of central banks have disproportionately benefited the wealthy and slowed down the green transition.
An editorial from Helsingin Sanomat arguing for a stringent approach to emissions trading for Finland.
Matias Koivisto, who had a family, home, and business in the United States, was deported back to Finland.
Researchers have created an OnlyFans account for marmots, with content described as not prohibited for children.
A quiz designed to test readers' knowledge of old cars, highlighting their technical development.
Hints about North Korea's economic growth are sought from unconventional sources, as standard statistics are unavailable for the closed country.
Pop star D4vd is reportedly accused of causing the pregnancy of a 14-year-old girl whom he is also accused of murdering.
