OULU, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The City of Oulu, together with 33 Northern Finnish municipalities and cities, will be the European Capital of Culture in 2026. The year will be full of inspiring, ...

Turku Cathedral is a landmark of this Finnish city. As with all of the Nordic region, Finland is known for its striking natural beauty. Lakes and forests cover much of the country, yet the majority of ...

When we picture a trip to Finland, our minds might wander to capital city Helsinki or Lapland, known for its artic wilderness and Northern Lights. But there’s an often overlooked ‘second capital’ city ...

A Finnish city is set to be the European Capital of Culture for 2026. Oulu, located in northern Finland, will hold events over this year to shine a spotlight on its culture - with a focus on climate ...

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A city in southeastern Finland removed the country’s final public statue of former Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin on Tuesday amid increasing pressure from citizens over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.