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Independence Day celebrated in Finland

The President of the Republic of Finland, Ms Tarja Halonen hosted her last Independence Day Ball under heavy security at the Presidential Palace in...

by Nina Brunberg in Finland on 06/12/2011

Sports

Chisora provokes Helenius in run-up to European WBA Heavyweight bout

Dereck Chisora provokes Robert Helenius, Cedric Boswell confident he will win the WBA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KOs)...

by Nina Brunberg in Finland on 02/12/2011

Sports

Heavy weight boxer Robert Helenius practices for big fight - Helsinki

Heavy weight boxer Robert Helenius works out with his trainer before his clash with Dereck Chisora for the vacant European Heavyweight Title in...

by Nina Brunberg in Finland on 28/11/2011

06/12/2011 - Independence Day celebrated in Finland - Finland - The President of the Republic of...
02/12/2011 - Chisora provokes Helenius in run-up to European WBA Heavyweight bout - Finland - Dereck Chisora provokes Robert Helenius...
28/11/2011 - Heavy weight boxer Robert Helenius practices for big fight - Helsinki - Finland - Heavy weight boxer Robert Helenius...
06/08/2011 - SlutWalk attendees says 'No Means No' in Helsinki - Finland - Thousands marched in the center of...
11/07/2011 - Fan meet and greet with Phelps brothers from Harry Potter - Kaisaniemi - Finland - Oliver Phelps and James Phelps meeting...
09/07/2011 - Drunk driver apprehended after Helsinki Crash - Finland - A drunk driver swerved into a parked...
03/06/2011 - Masku Giants Live in Oulu - Finland - Finland - The Masku Giants live weightlifting...
15/05/2011 - Finland wins the 2011 Ice Hockey World Title - Helsinki - Finland - The Finns fans celebrate throughout...
14/05/2011 - Photos of the 2011 European Capital of Culture - Turku - Finland - A few photos from Turku, the European...
10/02/2011 - Ice fishing in Finland - Finland - Young and old people fish on Lake...

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Independence Day celebrated in Finland
The President of the Republic of Finland, Ms Tarja Halonen hosted her last Independence Day Ball under heavy security at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki. 6th December 2011
Chisora provokes Helenius in run-up to European WBA Heavyweight bout
Dereck Chisora provokes Robert Helenius, Cedric Boswell confident he will win the WBA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KOs) Helsinki, Finland. 2nd December 2011
Heavy weight boxer Robert Helenius practices for big fight - Helsinki
Heavy weight boxer Robert Helenius works out with his trainer before his clash with Dereck Chisora for the vacant European Heavyweight Title in Helsinki, Finland. 28th November 2011
SlutWalk attendees says 'No Means No' in Helsinki
Thousands marched in the center of Helsinki for woman rights. SlutWalk is a protest against sexual assaults. The idea is that woman should be able to dress as she wants and not to be af...
Fan meet and greet with Phelps brothers from Harry Potter - Kaisaniemi
Oliver Phelps and James Phelps meeting fans before the premiere of the last Harry Potter film. The seventh and final of the Harry Potter novels written by British author J. K. Rowling.H...
Drunk driver apprehended after Helsinki Crash
A drunk driver swerved into a parked car, lost control of his vehicle, and crashed into a light pole just outside a restaurant on one of Helsinki's main streets. He was apprehended...
Masku Giants Live in Oulu - Finland
The Masku Giants live weightlifting qualifying round competition was held in Oulu, Finland. 3rd June 2011
Photos of the 2011 European Capital of Culture - Turku
A few photos from Turku, the European Capital of Culture 2011. Turku is a medieval city situated on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River.
Finland wins the 2011 Ice Hockey World Title - Helsinki
The Finns fans celebrate throughout the streets of Helsinki after winning the 2011 Ice Hockey Championship World Title. The 2011 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships is the 75th s...
Museum Cars Collecting Rust
Stock Image: Cars meant for museum are collecting rust all around the Finnish countryside.
The New Valamo Monastery
The Monastery of New Valamo was established by monks on 1940 evacuating form Valaam Monastery in Karelia. Heinävesi, Finland.
Olavinlinna Castle
Olavinlinna Castle was founded in 1475 to secure the eastern border of the Kingdom of Sweden-Finland. During its history the castle has experienced both Swedish and Russian rule.
Rabbit hunting in Finland
In Finland, hunting game is popular hobby amongst middle aged men. This rabbit was hunted for a student party, where the Sustainable Development students were talking about modern days ...
Ice fishing in Finland
Young and old people fish on Lake Alajärvi. Over the past 20 years ice fishing has changed drastically due to modern technology. Hämeenlinna.
Mari Kiviniemi - The Prime Minister of Finland
A portrait of Finnish Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi. Pictures are taken in her office in Helsinki, Finland. 12/11/2010
Romanian Gipsy in Helsinki
Romanian Gipsy woman begs at Helsinki street. Finland. 20/09/2008
Demonstration for animal rights in Helsinki.
Demonstrators want to illegalize fur farming. The Protest took place in the centre of Helsinki, Finland. 06/05/2010.
Autumn on Lake Keitele in Finland
DMTX. Autumn photographs of Lake Keitele on the island of Isolylimensaari. Finland 09/09/2009.
Finnish firefighters
Life of the Finnish Firefighters
no Berlusconi day in Helsinki
No Berlusconi Day in Helsinki. Helsinki, Finland, 05.12.2009