The imposing concrete structure Linnahall is a familiar sight to many when visiting Estonia. However, few have been able to take a peek inside the building, as it has stood almost unused for more than ten years.
The cultural and sports center was completed for the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics. …
The Ministry of Education and Culture will contribute to Vesa-Matti Loir’s funeral expenses, says the Government in its press release.
Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Minister of Science and Culture Petri Honkonen describe Vesa-Matti Loir as one of the most beloved artists of the time of independence. …
According to the artist, the mural painted on the terrace of the restaurant is a tribute to the person with whom he did \”all kinds of fun\” in the past years.
The mural depicting Vesa-Matti Loir is located on the terrace of restaurant Siltanen in Kallio, Helsinki. …
For the exhibition, Berndt Lindholm’s works are currently being mapped, for example from private collections. Hämeenlinna Art Museum has one of Lindholm’s works.
FT Teppo Jokinen examines Berndt Lindholm’s oil painting Evening in the Forest. …
Until now, Jyri Kataja-Rahko has managed Yle’s regional distribution network. The recruitment of a new regional manager will start soon.
The range of events is wide and constantly evolving. It includes, among other things, the Castle celebration, the Sports Gala, the Nose Day and the Half-Seven program. Pesti starts in October.
– There are events that unite Finns from far and wide. I see that all the scope that Yle can find can be utilized in many ways to serve Finns, says Kataja-Rahko.
He talks about a well-built foundation.
– Now let’s take the next step, and see what all that brings.
Kataja-Rahko has a long history in Yle. He has worked as the regional manager of Yle’s news and current affairs operations for almost ten years. Before that, Kataja-Rahko led YleX. Career started in Jyväskylä as Yle’s reporter, presenter and producer.
Kataja-Rahko has experience in many kinds of events. He has worked with YleXPop, Jyväskylä World Rally and Tango Market, among others. Listeners of Radio Suomen may recognize him as the presenter of Existen noorte sävallahä.
The TV broadcast of the castle celebrations traditionally gathers a huge audience. Photo of the party from 2019. …
The finalist books deal with Kuortanetta, Järvenpää and Vääksy. The winner will be decided at the beginning of October at the Turku Book Fair.
Three books are nominated for Homeland Work of the Year. Jussi Nuorteva (left) chooses the winning work. Jukka Hako was the chairman of the Homeland Work of the Year board. …
The town hall designed by Alvar Aalto is celebrating the building’s anniversary today. Corona and the war have affected the clientele of the world-famous building.
The municipal hall was inaugurated on August 24, 1952. …