Finland seeks ways to oust Russian owners from Helsinki Arena

FILE PHOTO: Preparations are made for the Ice Hockey World Championships at the Helsinki Arena in Helsinki May 2, 2012. REUTERS/Martti Kainulainen/Lehtikuva / File Photo

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland is looking at ways to take control of Helsinki's biggest sports and events arena which has been shut since last year because of sanctions against its billionaire Russian owners.

Authorities in the capital city estimate that up to 400 million euros ($420 million) of income per year is being lost for hotels, restaurants and other businesses while the arena stands idle.