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Now trending globally: Finnish metal music Arts & cultureMusic Now trending globally: Finnish metal music Why are Finnish heavy metal bands so popular around the world? It originates in the music’s complexity and rich emotional content.
Gymnaestrada makes Helsinki move and shake Life & societySports Gymnaestrada makes Helsinki move and shake The world’s largest gymnastics event happens in Helsinki from July 12 to 18, 2015. It invites gymnasts to perform rather than compete.
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New Finnish government tests the waters Life & societyPolitics New Finnish government tests the waters A Helsinki political reporter predicts what the Finland’s new government coalition may or may not accomplish.