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Due to the COVID pandemic, most couples are choosing to celebrate Valentine's Day 2021 indoors rather than stepping out. Add to it 'lockdown fatigue', many couples this year need innovative ways of expressing and communicating their love to their partner. A quick dipstick survey conducted by Oye Happy found that 80 percent of couples, who previously celebrated Valentine's Day at a club, restaurant or outdoors, prefer doing so at home this year.

Dua Lipa poses backstage with her awards for Best Dance Recording for "Electricity" and for Best New Artist at the 61st Grammy Awards, Photo Room in Los Angeles, California, U.S. (ANI/REUTERS Photo)

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to almost everything, with many award ceremonies and cultural activities facing the brunt of the health crisis. While everything remains uncertain, several details regarding this year's Grammy Awards have been revealed.

As per Variety, a number of details have begun to emerge about how the show will be run, although as with everything during a pandemic, it's all subject to change.

More than 750,000 tourists visit Helsinki on an annual basis. This is no great surprise when we consider the numerous attractions that this city has to offer as well as its decidedly welcoming population. Are you planning a trip in the near future? If so, it is always a good idea to create an itinerary in advance. Let's take a look at five sights that should never be missed.

The allure of Åland's archipelago continues to beckon Finnish tourists, even beyond the summer months, as the waters of the Baltic Sea remain warm well into autumn. With a short ferry ride away from the mainland, Åland offers a paradise of activities for nature enthusiasts, golfers, anglers, and food lovers alike.

Finnish tourists have now become the largest group of visitors to Åland, surpassing the Swedes, and this trend extends into the autumn season.

Finavia, the airport company overseeing Helsinki Airport, is on the cusp of wrapping up its 10-year development program set to conclude in autumn 2023. As a pivotal component of this endeavor, the modernization of baggage logistics has been finalized to enhance the efficiency of travel. Both departure and arrival baggage systems, alongside new facilities and equipment, have been successfully implemented.

Muumimaailma, the beloved family attraction nestled in Naantali, Finland, has been honored with two prestigious accolades at this year's European Travel Awards. The event, hosted by the renowned economic publication EU Business News, recognizes outstanding contributors to Europe's travel and leisure industry. Against a backdrop of unprecedented global challenges faced by the sector in recent years, these awards spotlight exceptional enterprises that have persevered and maintained their commitment to excellence.

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Airport operator Finavia is streamlining the security check process at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and increasing the amount of liquids allowed in carry-on baggage to two liters per passenger.

"Traveling through Helsinki-Vantaa will become even more convenient starting from June 28. We have installed additional modern security screening devices at the airport,

Teurastamo, one of Helsinki's distinctive event venues, offers activities throughout the summer. Photo: Jussi Hellsten

Helsinki's prospects for the upcoming tourist season appear highly promising. A diverse range of events and numerous new attractions will inject additional excitement into the capital city. This summer, Helsinki is expected to approach the pre-pandemic levels of domestic, European, and American tourist arrivals, as per current projections.

Helsinki, chosen as the domestic travel destination of the year in 2022, continues to evolve as Finland's most fascinating tourist spot.

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The airport company Finavia and airline Air Baltic celebrated the opening of two new direct flight connections from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to Nice in France and Milan in Italy. The opening of the routes and the one-year anniversary of Air Baltic’s home airport were simultaneously celebrated on 2 May 2023.

“We are happy that the international flight connections of the Tampere region are improving.