Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Taking a night hike under the stars is one of the best ways to experience Oulu, Finland. Photograph by Matti Seppänen Embracing ...

In 2019, crews renovating a hotel in Oulu, Finland, made a surprising discovery: the remains of a 17th-century cargo ship ...

How this little-known river city turned tech hub in Northern Finland is gearing up for a cultural breakthrough as the latest European Capital of Culture. ByDavid Nikel, Senior Contributor. Forbes ...

Oulu, with its 39 partner municipalities in Northern Finland, will step into the spotlight as European Capital of Culture 2026. The full programme will be officially launched on Thursday 4 September ...

An innovative process used only salt and water to turn rotting wood into fabric that was woven into a dress for a museum ...

With its northern lights and midnight sun, this Nordic beauty has long gone under the radar—but no more. Its boundary-pushing public art, inventive tasting menus, and floating saunas make it a ...

OULU, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Oulu2026 Opening Festival on 16–18 January 2026 transforms the city centre into a vibrant celebration of culture, community and northern creativity. It marks the ...

Discover Oulu’s Aaltosiilo in Finland, a historic Alvar Aalto silo transformed into a cultural hub with exhibitions, performances, and community events for visitors to explore Former Contributor.

Through a series of simple changes, the city of Oulu, bordering Lapland, encourages its residents to cycle through the long, dark, snowy winter. What can other cities learn from the pioneer of winter ...

Taking a night hike under the stars is one of the best ways to experience Oulu, Finland. Photograph by Matti Seppänen Embracing the ever-changing blues and wide-open skies of the Baltic, Oulu has long ...