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Helsinki underground: Where the city plays, swims and shelters

Beneath Helsinki’s streets lies a second city that is carefully planned and actively used. From playgrounds to rehearsal rooms, the Finnish capital has turned preparedness into part of everyday urban life.

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Trams carry the future in Helsinki and elsewhere in Finland

From the hum of the motor to the clatter of the tracks, people connect Helsinki’s trams with modern daily life and historical memories. This mode of transport will play a central role in the future of the capital and other cities in Finland.

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100-year milestone: 10 top facts about Finland’s public broadcaster Yle

When Yle, the Finnish Broadcasting Company, aired its first radio programme on September 9, 1926, radio was still a novelty. A century later, Yle reaches audiences through TV, radio, streaming services, mobile apps and online news.

Business & innovation Innovation

How Finland’s snow storage is shaping the future of skiing

How does Finland manage to open ski slopes long before the first natural snowfalls? The secret lies in storing snow from the previous winter.

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