Sompasauna, the famously free public sauna in Kalasatama, Helsinki, operated for ten years before being forced to relocate due to urban development. On its last day, 26 June 2021, a naked sauna-goer played farewell music.

Sompasauna, the famously free public sauna in Kalasatama, Helsinki, operated for ten years before being forced to relocate due to urban development. On its last day, 26 June 2021, a naked sauna-goer played farewell music.

On 20 June 2021, Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked Mannerheimintie, the main street outside Parliament House in Helsinki, Finland. A total of 117 people were arrested during the demonstration, part of ongoing protests urging the government to a

On 20 June 2021, Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked Mannerheimintie, the main street outside Parliament House in Helsinki, Finland. A total of 117 people were arrested during the demonstration, part of ongoing protests urging the government to address the climate crisis. | News Photo of the Year 2021

Liisa Joustie celebrates her birthday at Vallila’s allotment garden in Helsinki during a heatwave on 4 July 2021. A sudden gust of wind nearly blew over the parasol.

Liisa Joustie celebrates her birthday at Vallila’s allotment garden in Helsinki during a heatwave on 4 July 2021. A sudden gust of wind nearly blew over the parasol.

Finnish MP Teuvo Hakkarainen lies on the bed of his apartment in Helsinki on 1 September 2018. Hakkarainen’s housing arrangements made national headlines after it emerged that his Helsinki apartment was officially classified as a sauna. Finnish MPs r

Finnish MP Teuvo Hakkarainen lies on the bed of his apartment in Helsinki on 1 September 2018. Hakkarainen’s housing arrangements made national headlines after it emerged that his Helsinki apartment was officially classified as a sauna. Finnish MPs receive varying expense compensation based on their primary residence and whether they maintain a second home in the Helsinki metropolitan area. | News Photo of the Year 2018

Journalist and author Paula Tiessalo sits in a tree near her home in Katajanokka, Helsinki, on 8 June 2020.

Journalist and author Paula Tiessalo sits in a tree near her home in Katajanokka, Helsinki, on 8 June 2020.

People play ball during a hot summer day at Hietaniemi beach, Helsinki, on 20 June 2020.

People play ball during a hot summer day at Hietaniemi beach, Helsinki, on 20 June 2020.

The attic of the Meira coffee roastery in Helsinki caught fire on the morning of 20 December 2021. Extinguishing the blaze took several hours due to the challenging roof structure.

The attic of the Meira coffee roastery in Helsinki caught fire on the morning of 20 December 2021. Extinguishing the blaze took several hours due to the challenging roof structure.

On 27 January 2023, darkness enveloped Kyiv, a city of three million. The previous day, Russia had launched 55 missiles, 47 of which Ukraine successfully intercepted. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, and the city faced power outages for

On 27 January 2023, darkness enveloped Kyiv, a city of three million. The previous day, Russia had launched 55 missiles, 47 of which Ukraine successfully intercepted. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, and the city faced power outages for several days. Russia began targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in October 2022.

A family fleeing Kyiv waits in a queue of cars to cross the border in Berehove, Ukraine, on 4 March 2022. The estimated waiting time at the border was around ten hours.

A family fleeing Kyiv waits in a queue of cars to cross the border in Berehove, Ukraine, on 4 March 2022. The estimated waiting time at the border was around ten hours.

Goalkeeper Anna Koivunen of Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi stands in the fog at Myyrmäki football stadium, Helsinki, on 30 October 2020. HJK faced Tikkurilan Palloseura, suffering a 3–0 defeat in conditions that saw TiPS rise to the top of the National Le

Goalkeeper Anna Koivunen of Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi stands in the fog at Myyrmäki football stadium, Helsinki, on 30 October 2020. HJK faced Tikkurilan Palloseura, suffering a 3–0 defeat in conditions that saw TiPS rise to the top of the National League.

Finland’s five-party coalition government collapsed less than six months after taking office. Prime Minister Antti Rinne (left) listens to President Sauli Niinistö’s speech as the resigned government visits the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on 10 D

Finland’s five-party coalition government collapsed less than six months after taking office. Prime Minister Antti Rinne (left) listens to President Sauli Niinistö’s speech as the resigned government visits the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on 10 December 2019. Rinne was forced to resign after Centre Party chairwoman Katri Kulmuni (centre) announced her party had lost confidence in him. | News Photo of the Year 2019

Samuel Ayki, 18, accompanies his friend Peter Alison to school in Yei, South Sudan, on 21 September 2021. Peter encouraged Samuel, who had been living in Uganda with his family as refugees, to return home. However, Samuel found school-related expense

Samuel Ayki, 18, accompanies his friend Peter Alison to school in Yei, South Sudan, on 21 September 2021. Peter encouraged Samuel, who had been living in Uganda with his family as refugees, to return home. However, Samuel found school-related expenses too costly for his family.

Police detain Extinction Rebellion activist and astrophysicist Till Sawala in Helsinki, Finland, on Finnish Independence Day, 6 December 2019. Sawala and theoretical physicist Syksy Räsänen were detained after disrupting a far-right demonstration org

Police detain Extinction Rebellion activist and astrophysicist Till Sawala in Helsinki, Finland, on Finnish Independence Day, 6 December 2019. Sawala and theoretical physicist Syksy Räsänen were detained after disrupting a far-right demonstration organised by the white supremacist group Soldiers of Odin.

An estimated 10,000 people took to the streets of Helsinki to celebrate Finland’s Ice Hockey World Championship victory over Canada, 3–1, on 26 May 2019. At Helsinki’s Market Square, fans waved flags, jumped into the fountain, and climbed onto the ic

An estimated 10,000 people took to the streets of Helsinki to celebrate Finland’s Ice Hockey World Championship victory over Canada, 3–1, on 26 May 2019. At Helsinki’s Market Square, fans waved flags, jumped into the fountain, and climbed onto the iconic 111-year-old Havis Amanda statue as part of the celebrations.

Asylum seekers protest against Finland’s tightened immigration policies behind a banner depicting Prime Minister Juha Sipilä in Helsinki on 14 February 2017. Sipilä’s government introduced stricter asylum policies after receiving more than 30,000 app

Asylum seekers protest against Finland’s tightened immigration policies behind a banner depicting Prime Minister Juha Sipilä in Helsinki on 14 February 2017. Sipilä’s government introduced stricter asylum policies after receiving more than 30,000 applications in 2015.

Huolto-Heikki maintenance shop is a typical small business in Kuhmoinen, Finland, where most companies employ only one or two people.

Huolto-Heikki maintenance shop is a typical small business in Kuhmoinen, Finland, where most companies employ only one or two people.

A women’s football group meets weekly in Marakwet, Kenya, to practice and build team spirit. The group’s ultimate goal is to compete against a women’s team from the neighbouring area of West Pokot. Historically, these two regions have experienced int

A women’s football group meets weekly in Marakwet, Kenya, to practice and build team spirit. The group’s ultimate goal is to compete against a women’s team from the neighbouring area of West Pokot. Historically, these two regions have experienced inter-community conflicts, notably over grazing land and livestock. | Sports Photo of the Year 2024

A women’s football group meets weekly in Marakwet, Kenya, to practice and build team spirit. The group’s ultimate goal is to compete against a women’s team from the neighbouring area of West Pokot. Historically, these two regions have experienced int

A women’s football group meets weekly in Marakwet, Kenya, to practice and build team spirit. The group’s ultimate goal is to compete against a women’s team from the neighbouring area of West Pokot. Historically, these two regions have experienced inter-community conflicts, notably over grazing land and livestock. | Sports Photo of the Year 2024

Sompasauna, the famously free public sauna in Kalasatama, Helsinki, operated for ten years before being forced to relocate due to urban development. On its last day, 26 June 2021, a naked sauna-goer played farewell music.

Sompasauna, the famously free public sauna in Kalasatama, Helsinki, operated for ten years before being forced to relocate due to urban development. On its last day, 26 June 2021, a naked sauna-goer played farewell music.

On 20 June 2021, Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked Mannerheimintie, the main street outside Parliament House in Helsinki, Finland. A total of 117 people were arrested during the demonstration, part of ongoing protests urging the government to a

On 20 June 2021, Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked Mannerheimintie, the main street outside Parliament House in Helsinki, Finland. A total of 117 people were arrested during the demonstration, part of ongoing protests urging the government to address the climate crisis. | News Photo of the Year 2021

Liisa Joustie celebrates her birthday at Vallila’s allotment garden in Helsinki during a heatwave on 4 July 2021. A sudden gust of wind nearly blew over the parasol.

Liisa Joustie celebrates her birthday at Vallila’s allotment garden in Helsinki during a heatwave on 4 July 2021. A sudden gust of wind nearly blew over the parasol.

Finnish MP Teuvo Hakkarainen lies on the bed of his apartment in Helsinki on 1 September 2018. Hakkarainen’s housing arrangements made national headlines after it emerged that his Helsinki apartment was officially classified as a sauna. Finnish MPs r

Finnish MP Teuvo Hakkarainen lies on the bed of his apartment in Helsinki on 1 September 2018. Hakkarainen’s housing arrangements made national headlines after it emerged that his Helsinki apartment was officially classified as a sauna. Finnish MPs receive varying expense compensation based on their primary residence and whether they maintain a second home in the Helsinki metropolitan area. | News Photo of the Year 2018

Journalist and author Paula Tiessalo sits in a tree near her home in Katajanokka, Helsinki, on 8 June 2020.

Journalist and author Paula Tiessalo sits in a tree near her home in Katajanokka, Helsinki, on 8 June 2020.

The attic of the Meira coffee roastery in Helsinki caught fire on the morning of 20 December 2021. Extinguishing the blaze took several hours due to the challenging roof structure.

The attic of the Meira coffee roastery in Helsinki caught fire on the morning of 20 December 2021. Extinguishing the blaze took several hours due to the challenging roof structure.

People play ball during a hot summer day at Hietaniemi beach, Helsinki, on 20 June 2020.

People play ball during a hot summer day at Hietaniemi beach, Helsinki, on 20 June 2020.

On 27 January 2023, darkness enveloped Kyiv, a city of three million. The previous day, Russia had launched 55 missiles, 47 of which Ukraine successfully intercepted. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, and the city faced power outages for

On 27 January 2023, darkness enveloped Kyiv, a city of three million. The previous day, Russia had launched 55 missiles, 47 of which Ukraine successfully intercepted. At least 11 people were killed in the attack, and the city faced power outages for several days. Russia began targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in October 2022.

A family fleeing Kyiv waits in a queue of cars to cross the border in Berehove, Ukraine, on 4 March 2022. The estimated waiting time at the border was around ten hours.

A family fleeing Kyiv waits in a queue of cars to cross the border in Berehove, Ukraine, on 4 March 2022. The estimated waiting time at the border was around ten hours.

Goalkeeper Anna Koivunen of Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi stands in the fog at Myyrmäki football stadium, Helsinki, on 30 October 2020. HJK faced Tikkurilan Palloseura, suffering a 3–0 defeat in conditions that saw TiPS rise to the top of the National Le

Goalkeeper Anna Koivunen of Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi stands in the fog at Myyrmäki football stadium, Helsinki, on 30 October 2020. HJK faced Tikkurilan Palloseura, suffering a 3–0 defeat in conditions that saw TiPS rise to the top of the National League.

Finland’s five-party coalition government collapsed less than six months after taking office. Prime Minister Antti Rinne (left) listens to President Sauli Niinistö’s speech as the resigned government visits the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on 10 D

Finland’s five-party coalition government collapsed less than six months after taking office. Prime Minister Antti Rinne (left) listens to President Sauli Niinistö’s speech as the resigned government visits the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on 10 December 2019. Rinne was forced to resign after Centre Party chairwoman Katri Kulmuni (centre) announced her party had lost confidence in him. | News Photo of the Year 2019

Samuel Ayki, 18, accompanies his friend Peter Alison to school in Yei, South Sudan, on 21 September 2021. Peter encouraged Samuel, who had been living in Uganda with his family as refugees, to return home. However, Samuel found school-related expense

Samuel Ayki, 18, accompanies his friend Peter Alison to school in Yei, South Sudan, on 21 September 2021. Peter encouraged Samuel, who had been living in Uganda with his family as refugees, to return home. However, Samuel found school-related expenses too costly for his family.

Police detain Extinction Rebellion activist and astrophysicist Till Sawala in Helsinki, Finland, on Finnish Independence Day, 6 December 2019. Sawala and theoretical physicist Syksy Räsänen were detained after disrupting a far-right demonstration org

Police detain Extinction Rebellion activist and astrophysicist Till Sawala in Helsinki, Finland, on Finnish Independence Day, 6 December 2019. Sawala and theoretical physicist Syksy Räsänen were detained after disrupting a far-right demonstration organised by the white supremacist group Soldiers of Odin.

An estimated 10,000 people took to the streets of Helsinki to celebrate Finland’s Ice Hockey World Championship victory over Canada, 3–1, on 26 May 2019. At Helsinki’s Market Square, fans waved flags, jumped into the fountain, and climbed onto the ic

An estimated 10,000 people took to the streets of Helsinki to celebrate Finland’s Ice Hockey World Championship victory over Canada, 3–1, on 26 May 2019. At Helsinki’s Market Square, fans waved flags, jumped into the fountain, and climbed onto the iconic 111-year-old Havis Amanda statue as part of the celebrations.

Asylum seekers protest against Finland’s tightened immigration policies behind a banner depicting Prime Minister Juha Sipilä in Helsinki on 14 February 2017. Sipilä’s government introduced stricter asylum policies after receiving more than 30,000 app

Asylum seekers protest against Finland’s tightened immigration policies behind a banner depicting Prime Minister Juha Sipilä in Helsinki on 14 February 2017. Sipilä’s government introduced stricter asylum policies after receiving more than 30,000 applications in 2015.

Huolto-Heikki maintenance shop is a typical small business in Kuhmoinen, Finland, where most companies employ only one or two people.

Huolto-Heikki maintenance shop is a typical small business in Kuhmoinen, Finland, where most companies employ only one or two people.