HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Finland’s government is facing heavy pressure and accusations of racism from several Asian countries ...

As international criticism mounted after the controversy over Miss Finland's gesture disparaging Asians spread with defenses ...

From forest cottages to historic villas, Finnish readers share the festive homes that made them stop and say: “Oh my goodness ...

The Finnish word for Santa Claus, joulupukki, means “Christmas goat” and has its roots in old pagan traditions, including the ...

British singer and guitarist Chris Rea, known for his Christmas hit Driving Home for Christmas and albums like The Road to Hell, has died at the age of 74 after a short illness. He was surrounded by ...

In January, Helsinki usually slips properly into winter. At least, that’s the plan. These days, nothing is guaranteed. One ...

Notable people born on this day include comedian Ray Romano, “24” star Kiefer Sutherland and “Before Sunrise” star Julie Delpy.

With a bundle of birch leaves as my pillow, I’m in my swimsuit, lying face down on a makeshift massage table in a 180-degree ...

Tucked away in the Cascade Mountains, Twisp, Washington feels like a slice of Nordic paradise that somehow landed in the Pacific Northwest. The moment you round the bend into the Methow Valley, you’ll ...

PM Petteri Orpo offers regrets to Japan, China and South Korea after MPs mimic ousted beauty queen Sarah Dzafce's offensive ...

If you’re sick of hearing the same old festive cheese at this time of year, allow Kevin E G Perry to suggest an alternative ...

I hadn’t seen him in 10 years. Him would be the preacher who buried Dad and Mom. He was preaching down South Georgia way in ...