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The Harbour of Humanity – Aki Kaurismäki’s Helsinki

Kaurismäki’s Helsinki is a humanist manifesto. A more humane and slower world is still possible to find—if only one knows which way to look.

Helsinki: A Permanent Geopolitical Focal Point for Spies

The war of spies on Helsinki's streets, in its cabinets, and in digital networks is continuous. Its ultimate goal is always the same.

The City That Forgot Its Children

An archaeological excavation into the city’s memory reveals layers we have covered with nationalism and simplifications.

Helsinki First – What if Donald Trump Became the Ruler of the Capital?

"Let's imagine that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, were the Mayor of Helsinki, implementing his political agenda in the city. How would it change Helsinki? And in particular: how would it impact the daily lives of city residents?"

Report from Behind the Wall: A Day in Mayor Trump’s  Helsinki

Donald Trump has been elected Mayor of Helsinki, backed by a simple majority in the city council. Helsinki has declared itself an independent city-state, and the Mayor can now implement his visions without regard for the constraints of the Nordic rule of law.

Christmas in the City of Concrete: Warmth in a Brutal Setting

The windswept bridges of Pasila, the concrete platforms of Merihaka, and the apartment blocks rising amidst the woods in the east. How does a resident of Helsinki build the Christmas spirit in their heart?

City of Shadows: Helsinki’s Very Own Ghosts

Helsinki's ghost stories are not random. Behind them are, almost without exception, real historical tragedies.

Stop Whining: Scientific Proof That Helsinki Is Just the “Diet Version” of the World’s True Weather Hells

Is December 2025 in Helsinki dark? Yes. Is it wet? Absolutely. But is it the most miserable place on Earth? Not even close. We dove into global weather statistics and found places where the weather doesn't just depress you—it actively tries to kill you.

Helsinki 2050: When Jules Verne’s Visions Became Reality in the North

What would happen if we let the 19th century’s boldest sci-fi author design the capital of the future? Helsinki in 2050 is a triumph of engineering and an alliance with nature, breathing the sea, the land, and the air.

When the Robot Bus Froze in the Snow: Why Helsinki’s Future Is Still on Rails

Sci-fi dreams have given way to engineering logic. While visions are inspiring, climate change will not wait for a technological revolution.
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