Finnair is celebrating 30 years of direct flights from Helsinki to Manchester, having launched the first service on 27 March, 1994. Finnair’s flights provide an important connection between the North of England and markets in Asia, allowing important business routes to thrive and giving holidaymakers access to far flung destinations.

Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 530 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South America and North America, announces the upcoming launch of its first property in Finland – the five-star NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa – as part of its expansion plans in the region.

With the longer school summer holidays now upon us, there are some great destinations for families looking for fun in the sun. We look at the top three destinations for families taking flights with TAP Air Portugal, Finnair, and Aer Lingus, for quick breaks away in Lisbon, Helsinki or Dublin.

This year, airport company Finavia will invest more than EUR 15 million in the renovation of runways at the Helsinki Airport, Kuopio Airport and Kuusamo Airport. Some of the money will be spent on water protection and energy efficiency.

Helsinki’s expanding cultural life makes the city a more interesting and diverse place for residents and visitors alike.