Finland declares Christmas Peace under tightened security …
3 days ago · The Declaration of Christmas Peace has been read in Turku on Christmas Eve for 700 years. Tightened security measures The Southwestern Finland Police Department had announced that security plans for the historic event were reviewed and updated after the recent tragic incident in Magdeburg, Germany, where a driver drove into a Christmas market ...
Nearly 100 Ukrainian children visit Finland for a Christmas break
3 days ago · Nearly 100 children and young people from Ukraine, along with their guardians, arrived in Finland on Sunday for a week-long Christmas break, as part of an initiative by the charity organisation, Fin Aid. On Monday, the children went ice fishing, saw reindeers, enjoyed saunas, and met Santa Claus at ...
EU threatens new sanctions on Russia after Finland seizes …
1 day ago · The EU has threatened further sanctions on Russia after Finland seized a Kremlin-linked ship suspected of sabotaging an undersea power cable on Christmas Day.. A coast guard crew boarded the Eagle ...
Record year for Helsinki Christmas Market | Yle News | Yle
4 days ago · The Finnish capital has hosted the Christmas Market (Tuomaan Markkinat) since 1994. It was originally held in Esplanade Park but later moved to Senate Square, by Helsinki Cathedral. Users with an Yle ID can leave comments on our news stories. You can create your Yle ID via this link. Our guidelines on commenting and moderation are explained here.
Sleigh bells ring as Santa Claus leaves Finland for world tour
2 days ago · The busiest person during this holiday season has set off on a reindeer-driven sleigh for a global tour to deliver Christmas presents. Santa Claus appeared before children at his home village on ...
Jingle Hell: Overtourism Frustrates Locals At Finland’s Santa Claus ...
Dec 12, 2024 · ROVANIEMI, Finland (AP) — Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle.
Watch: Santa leaves Lapland to deliver Christmas presents in ... - Sky News
4 days ago · Watch: Santa leaves Lapland to deliver Christmas presents in annual tradition. Children and adults cheered as Father Christmas boarded his sleigh at Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
As tourists discover Finland's Santa Claus Village, some ... - ABC News
Dec 11, 2024 · ROVANIEMI, Finland -- Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle.
As Tourists Discover Finland's Santa Claus Village, Some Locals …
Dec 12, 2024 · ROVANIEMI, Finland (AP) — Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement …
The Finnish way to celebrate Christmas - The Nordic Times
Dec 19, 2024 · The Christmas spirit in Finland does not cease to exist even in January. The Holm House Christmas exhibition continues until January 12, 2025. But if you still want to catch Santa Claus on time, you can find him on Porvoo’s Christmas Path every Saturday and Sunday leading to …
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