Society
Finntown’s slice of the Big Apple
Once upon a time, New York had two Finnish neighbourhoods – Finntowns. We talk to a couple who used to live in one.
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Postal lifeline for remote Finnish isles
In all weather, postman Johan Simberg delivers to far-flung islands – by boat, by hydrocopter, or even on ice skates.
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Cancer treatment in Finland getting personal
Finnish doctors are taking creative, patient-oriented approaches to defeating a growing public health problem: cancer.
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Nordic backing for green projects
Three Nordic funds in Helsinki battle climate change and Baltic Sea pollution by financing projects at home and abroad.
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Helsinki demonstration breaks silence
A peaceful march in the Finnish capital supported Norway and emphasised that hatred and violence are unacceptable.
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Helsinki is hot in Monocle survey
Helsinki citizens prepare for celebrations to mark Helsinki Day by cooling off in the city’s parks and heading for the beach.
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Where Indian craft meets Nordic design
Tikau combines Scandinavian design with the aesthetics and craftsmanship of rural areas of India, providing a unique alternative to mass-produced products.
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Few Fukushima fears for the Finns
Post-Fukushima, many Finns still have faith in nuclear power.
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Women’s Bank offers a way forward
Women’s Bank believes that empowering women’s entrepreneurship is the most efficient way to decrease world poverty.
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Newsweek: Finland is best in the world
With the whole world to choose from, what is the best place to live? Finland, says Newsweek.
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Filling Finland's energy gap
Finland urgently needs to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels and electricity imports. Parliament will soon decide whether to approve two major atomic power developments, but a greener solution might lie in the country’s vast forests.
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Finnish schools: Religion lessons support kids' identities
What's the solution to the recurring hot topic of how to approach religion in schools?
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Finland to investigate alleged breaches of animal rights on fur farms
Finnish authorities are taking very seriously accusations of poor treatment of animals on Finnish fur farms.
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Sledding the city slopes in style
Snowy Helsinki is perfect for a favourite winter pastime: sledding. We help you head for the hills.
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Charity euros for lost kilos
Selling fat for charity: For every kilo of weight lost by the Finns, a mysterious Finnish benefactor donates 30 euros to teacher's education in Nepal.
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Progressive prison keeps doors open
You can find an "open prison" – yes, there is such a thing – on the main island of the Suomenlinna fortress, one of Helsinki's most popular tourist sites.
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Seeking the real Finnish sauna
We visit the exclusive yet modest Finnish Sauna Society just outside Helsinki. If Finland can be said to have an official sauna, then this is it.
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Highly valued Helsinki
It’s official: Helsinki places fifth on Monocle magazine’s Most Liveable Cities Index – for the third year in a row.
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Setting the world aright at the "ladies' sauna"
For some prominent Finnish women, regular meetings of a sauna club are a source of strength.
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The miracle of summer makes winter a distant memory
We propose a toast to the joys of summer, which arrives like a miracle after the long, dark Nordic winter.
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Taking a stand with style
Tackling social taboos and running a successful business seldom go hand in hand. Satu Viskari proves that they can as CEO of Mentalwear, purveyor of in-your-face T-shirts.
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Buy liquor, but not a house
People on the Swedish-speaking Åland islands west of Finland celebrate their customised, EU-approved autonomy every year on June 9.
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Connecting the Muslim world in Finland
The world’s biggest and fastest-growing Muslim social internet service is based in Finland.
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Bare facts of the sauna
Just say yes: If you want to get to know Finnish culture, don't be intimidated by the sauna. With our beginner's guide, there's nothing to it.
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A guide to Finnish customs and manners
Get to know the Finns with our abbreviated but thorough guide – a starter kit for keeping up with the Finnish culture.
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On the other side of the Arctic
Rauna Kuokkanen, a Sámi who teaches at the University of Toronto, sees her people in a global context.
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Sámi fly their flag in Helsinki
Helsinki has a Sámi population of 1,000 strong. How do they keep their culture, language and identity alive down south in the city?
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The humble Number One: Finland
We Finns are sometimes accused of being too modest about our achievements, but this article makes a dent in that reputation.
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Finnish resolve: efficient farming in extreme conditions
Modern country life: A computer milks the cows on the Immonen family farm, and the cows aren't complaining.
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Finland debates energy future
With energy needs increasing, as they are all over the world, where will Finland get its energy in the future?
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Family-friendly Finland
We follow one set of parents to see what life is like with young children in Finland.
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The example of Åland: autonomy as a minority protector
The autonomy of the peaceful Åland archipelago west of Finland could also serve as a model for resolving conflicts elsewhere.
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How to survive winter in Finland and enjoy it
Life is about enjoying yourself, not just surviving, and this goes for Finland in winter as well. Coffee, clothing and snow play key roles.
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The Church in Finland today
Is it paradoxical that most Finns belong to the Church and believe in God, yet seldom attend services?
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The changing face of the Finnish capital
Helsinki's population has changed dramatically in recent decades; now nearly one out of ten people has a foreign background.
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Sámi language in the digital age
Even in the digital age, language and identity are closely linked. Computer spellcheckers help the Sámi languages hold their own.
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