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Picture shows a Viking-era sword found in Janakkala, Finland, undated. A landowner clearing undergrowth in his forest, found a Viking-era sword, called the regional history association who then discovered jewellery an other items. (Reijo Hyvonen/Newsflash)

Man Finds Iron-Age Viking Sword And Jewellery While Clearing Forest Undergrowth

Post author:Joseph Golder
Post published:November 10, 2022

A man has found an Iron-Age Viking sword and jewellery while clearing some undergrowth in his forest in Finland, yet despite the fact that they suspect there are more treasures…

Spanish Greyhound, Rigel, finally feels comfortable around his owner's partner after a year and a half, in their home in Helsinki, Finland, on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. The owner has estimated Rigel's age to be around 2 years since he is still very puppy-like. (@yourdailyishtar/Newsflash)

Adorable Greyhound Thanks Owner For Devotion

Post author:Alice Amelia Thomas
Post published:August 23, 2022

This is the heart-melting moment when a cruelly abused greyhound finds the courage to trust humans again. Traumatised Rigel had suffered months of torment before he was found on the…

Sanna Marin and Finland

Post author:Ajda
Post published:August 22, 2022

Story by Ajda Ender Patriarchal societies that try to subjugate women and trans women The Finnish prime minister, Sanna Marini, targets because of her private life. Patriarchal societies try to…

Photographer Ossi Saarinen recorded Siberian flying squirrels in Espoo, Southern Finland. (@soosseli/Newsflash)

Rare Flying Squirrel Mum And Babies Caught On Camera

Post author:Joseph Golder
Post published:April 22, 2022

This is the adorable moment a nature lover captures rare Siberian flying squirrels on camera as a mum and her two kittens emerge from a hollow tree trunk. The cute…

The legendary Soviet tank, T-26, was put for sale for more than GBP 60.000 in Krasnodar, Russia, on 8th November 2021. (Avito/CEN)

Restored Soviet WWII Tank Goes On Sale For GBP 60K

Post author:Lee Bullen
Post published:December 13, 2021

A Soviet World War II tank has been put up for sale for over GBP 60,000 after being damaged in battle and painstakingly restored by its latest owner over two…

Dashcam footage of a patrol car caught an elk that ran across the road and narrowly escaped a collison, in Eastern Finland, on 20th September.

Moment Large Elk Jumps Out Into Road In Front Of Finnish Cops Missing Them By Inches

Post author:Joseph Golder
Post published:October 1, 2021

This footage shows a large elk jumping out into the road in front of cops in Finland who avoid hitting it by inches. The incident took place on a road…

Estonian specialists found the submarine Marinesko, which was missing since 1944 in the Gulf of Finland.

Long Lost Submarine Sunk By Nazi Mine In 1944 Discovered In Gulf Of Finland

Post author:Arian Movileanu
Post published:August 13, 2021

These images taken by divers show a long-lost Russian submarine that was sunk by Nazi mine in 1944 and it has now been discovered in the Gulf of Finland. The…

Main profile of the sculpture, 4,000 year old serpent-shaped stick found in Southern Finland.

Scientists Find 4000 Year Old Serpent Staff Probably Used By Stone Age Shaman

Post author:Lee Bullen
Post published:July 10, 2021

Finnish archaeologists have found a 4,000-year-old serpent staff possibly used by a Stone Age shaman for ritual purposes. In cooperation with the Finnish Heritage Agency, scientists from the University of…