Monday's papers: Festival freebies for politicos, Lapland litter and midsummer weather Last summer, the City of Turku provided Ruisrock VIP tickets for 20 MPs and their companions, Helsingin Sanomat ...

A bonfire is lit during the Midsummer Eve celebration on Seurasaari Island in Helsinki, Finland, June 20, 2025. Thousands gathered on Helsinki's Seurasaari Island Friday evening to celebrate Juhannus ...

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Midsummer Festival, Sweden Despite having holidays at all times of the year, the summer solstice is when Swedes really celebrate.

The Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration commemorates the longest day of the year with traditional Finnish events and fun. Some festival highlights include live Finnish music and dancing, lakeside ...

Juhannus is the largest traditional summer celebration in Finland. Long days and midnight sun are beloved in Nordic countries, and this is the time to celebrate the longest and the brightest day of ...

Finland Midsummer is a big deal in Finland, celebrated as a national holiday. Historically, it was a time for weddings. Today, it involves lighting bonfires, bathing in saunas, feasting and dancing, ...

Adam Rang explains why midsummer’s night or jaanilaupäev reflects the complicated story of the Estonian people over thousands of years.

Finland's Midsummer weather likely cool and breezy Revellers on Midsummer Eve will likely need a sweatshirt or jacket as temperatures start to dip in the evening.

Cork Midsummer Festival kicks off, Rory Gallagher's 30th anniversary, and the Musgrave Park gigs continue Rory Gallagher in full swing as the Cork Rocks for Rory month-long event kicks off; and ...