Creator of record-breaking Revoke Article 50 petition gets death threats
Creator of recording-breaking Revoke Article 50 petition reveals that she's been subject to a torrent of online abuse from Leavers and three telephoned death threats.
Italians create a Brexit pizza. Its ingredients are genius
While the deluded fanatics of the ERG witter on about the greatness of Brexit and bouffanted pub millionaires tour the country speaking nonsense, people in other countries have a clearer view. Take Italy, for example, where pizza has been used to express their bemusement.
5 fantastic facts about Fredrika Runeberg – creator of the Runeberg Cake
You probably know Johan Runeberg, but what do you know about Fredrika Runeberg? As the wife of Finland’s national poet, Fredrika Runeberg has sometimes been overshadowed. Here are five fantastic facts to get to know her life and contributions to Finnish culture a little bit better.
Everyone should read this Polish man’s reply to Theresa’s May queue jumping accusation
Despite what Theresa May says, the facts don't lie. EU immigration has been hugely beneificial to the UK. Research from University College London shows European migrants pay in more in taxes than they take out in state benefits. That contribution – valued at £2bn a year – is helped fuel Britain’s economic growth over the last decade. Arek Widawski is one of these people.
Flair for hair: Meet the woman with Finland’s finest braids
For the vast majority of women doing hair and makeup is a part of their daily routine. However, it's also a great way of expressing yourself, especially if you're Sonja Kataja a self-taught braider, make-up artist and model from Helsinki.
I spent a day on pro Brexit Facebook pages. This is what I discovered
In the interests of balance, I've just spent a day reading through a bunch of pro-Brexit Facebook pages. I understand that everyone has the same right to an opinion, even if I don't agree with them and, honestly, thought I may learn something which would give me a different point of view. Which it did.
French president trying Finnish coffee goes viral. It’s easy to see why
The French President Emmanuel Macron visited Finland this week. Amidst all the pomp and splendour of his mini-break, he popped into one of Helsinki Market's tent cafes for a quick coffee with Sauli Niinistö. It was not what he was expecting.
10 reasons why Finland’s the happiest country on earth
Much to the amazement of practically the entire country, in 2018 the UN declared Finland to be the happiest country on Earth. The UN stated that Finland did marvellously when it came to income, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom, trust and generosity. However, let's take a look at the real reasons Finns are so happy.
Why Finns save their old tights: 5 Finnish lifehacks you can try at home!
Skimping with weird lifehacks is a Finnish national sport, especially reusing old items to save money & time. Read on for some good, evergreen tricks.
Thanks to Boris Johnson’s latest idiocy this 2016 letter to the Guardian is going viral
You don't have to be a genius to know that Boris Johnson only ever opens his mouth to put his foot in it or to further his career. This week he's attempted both by wittering on about burqa wearing because when the UK is on the very cusp of national self-destruction, opinionating on what people wear is crucial.