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Helsinki Biennial Announces 16 More Artists for 2027
The city’s 4 November announcement adds artists to the contemporary-art event scheduled for June–September 2027.
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Floating Sauna Proposed for Tervasaari; Resident Meeting Set for 23 NovemberNovember 5, 2026The proposal is at the planning stage; the City of Helsinki says a development reservation will be considered in 2027.
Helsinki Says Kruunusillat Tram Services Will Begin on 7 NovemberNovember 5, 2026The city’s 26 October announcement sets out an upcoming transport opening; passengers should check HSL for their journey.
Archive briefing: Finland became NATO’s 31st member in April 2023November 4, 2026Archive briefing: Finland formally joined NATO on 4 April 2023 after the accession process was completed.
Archive briefing: Sweden joined NATO in March 2024November 4, 2026Archive briefing: Sweden became NATO’s 32nd member on 7 March 2024, following Finland’s accession the previous year.
Archive briefing: Olkiluoto 3 began regular production in April 2023November 4, 2026Archive briefing: TVO announced the start of regular electricity production at Olkiluoto 3 on 16 April 2023.Archive briefing: Finnish sauna culture received UNESCO recognition in 2020November 4, 2026Archive briefing: sauna culture became Finland’s first element on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in December 2020.
Archive briefing: Finland topped the 2024 World Happiness ReportNovember 4, 2026Archive briefing: the 2024 report placed Finland first overall for a seventh consecutive year and introduced separate age-group rankings.