Some Finnish music festivals flounder while others draw huge crowds
Bad weather, more competition and high ticket prices have hit some of southern Finland's festivals while events in the north continue to thrive.
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Exiled former Finnish MP wants Russian citizenship, RIA Novosti reports
"Actually, Finland no longer exists. It is part of the fascist West," the ex-lawmaker and former powerlifter said, according to the Russian state news agency.
Jul 29, 2026Daily briefing: The town heated by one big battery
Nature, Published online: 27 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02355-1 A sand battery can keep Pornainen, Finland, toasty for up to a week in winter. Plus, UK physics facilities face a funding threat and examine MAHA health claims under the…
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