Three environmental portraits

These minisites feature Finnish nature and natural phenomena, so full of colour and texture that you’ll think you’re there.

The heart of Finnish lakeland

A special report on Saimaa, a labyrinthine system of lakes with 15,000 kilometres of shoreline and 14,000 islands.
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Beneath the waves of the Archipelago Sea

Photographer Jukka Nurminen dives deep to show us Finland’s underwater natural world.
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Aurora Borealis

We present the Northern Lights in words, pictures and video footage.
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Business & innovation Webpick

University of Helsinki presents health and sustainability innovations at startup mega-event Slush

The University of Helsinki is at Slush, the world’s leading startup event (held annually in the Finnish capital – November 20–21 in 2024), to show off high-quality research that gives rise to future innovations and technologies.

Arts & culture Webpick

Adventure of a lifetime: Director Charlie McDowell films Finnish author Tove Jansson’s Summer Book

When American director Charlie McDowell set out to adapt Tove Jansson’s Summer Book in Finland’s archipelago, both he and the legendary actress Glenn Close found themselves profoundly affected by the untouched nature.

Life & society Language

Pronouncing Finnish with a smile: The sivistys video edition

Civilised behaviour – we’d probably all like to see more of it these days. A great Finnish word, sivistys, covers the idea – but how do you say that? With a smile! Watch our video.