Finland’s national epic, the Kalevala, will be 175 years old this year. This major work compiled by Elias Lönnrot has had a strong influence on Finnish culture and national identity. Kalevala Day will be celebrated in Finland on the 28th of February. More...
Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Paavo Väyrynen has decided to grant 400.000 Euros in humanitarian aid to the victims of the Chile earthquake. The aid will be channelled through the Finnish Red Cross. More...