Finland isn’t exactly known for hot weather. But as the climate changes and summer heat waves become more common in northern Europe, don’t expect to see more air conditioners in Helsinki: The city is ...

We’re staying right in the heart of downtown Helsinki. I didn’t know it was right on the water. There’s a lake or a river or whatever it is, but there’s a body of water running through the city so ...

Helsinki's Allas Sea Pool offers a view of a Ferris wheel and an office building designed by Alvar Aalto. Geraldine Friedrich/dpa Helsinki's urban area contains more than 300 islands, with the total ...

Things to Do in Helsinki Over Three Days Day 1: Explore Downtown, Ogle Architecture, and See It All From a Chopper There’s a reason Helsinki architecture has gained international recognition. Namely, ...

What was the heart of social life in Helsinki 100 years ago? In what kinds of building did people live when Aleksanterinkatu was among the most attractive residential neighbourhoods of the city?

Environmental protesters in Helsinki caused brief delays for drivers Monday morning by marching very slowly along a downtown street, according to police. Starting around 9am, around 40 protesters ...

The Helsinki Police Department received nearly 50 reports of pickpocket incidents in the city's downtown in the beginning of this year, according to the law enforcement agency. In a press release ...

In September, Calgary Municipal Land Corp. hosted Tommi Laitio, executive director for culture and leisure for the City of Helsinki, Finland, as part of its ongoing Creating Vibrant Downtowns speakers ...

More than 15,000 people gathered in Helsinki on Saturday to protest against racism and violence, after the death of a man assaulted during a neo-Nazi rally in the city earlier this month. Following an ...