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Finnish chef Arto Rastas brings Nordic flavours to Cristiano Ronaldo
Finnish chef Arto Rastas holds a plated dish beside a large window with city buildings in the background.
Business & innovationCuisine

Finnish chef Arto Rastas brings Nordic flavours to Cristiano Ronaldo

From northern Finland to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Arto Rastas has taken Finnish cuisine far beyond its borders. Football star Cristiano Ronaldo is among those drawn to his clean, ingredient-led approach.

Tagged in BusinessCuisineEntrepreneursFoodLifestyleSports
Finnish figure skater Iida Karhunen glides into the spotlight
Figure skater Iida Karhunen performs a spin on the ice, arching her back and holding one skate overhead.
Life & societySports

Finnish figure skater Iida Karhunen glides into the spotlight

Iida Karhunen caught viewers’ attention with her Olympic debut in 2026 at age 17. Her precision and composure suggest she will continue to impress. One goal is the 2027 World Championships in Tampere, Finland.

Tagged in LifestyleSkatingSports
Finnish winter fun: Zooming across a frozen lake on an ice route
Families skate along a marked track on a frozen lake under bright winter sun, with long shadows stretching across the snow.
Life & societyWinter

Finnish winter fun: Zooming across a frozen lake on an ice route

Across Finland, ploughed and marked routes on frozen bodies of water turn winter landscapes into public playgrounds. On Lake Tuusula, the atmosphere resembles a festival.

Tagged in FinnishnessFunNatureSportsTravelWinter
Warm, windproof and Finnish: How Finns dress for the ski tracks
A young child in a yellow snowsuit and pink hat smiles while standing on skis on a groomed ski track with snowy trees in the background.
Life & societyWinter

Warm, windproof and Finnish: How Finns dress for the ski tracks

People in Finland love cross-country skiing. But how should you dress for exercising in freezing conditions? We let the skiers share their best advice.

Tagged in FashionFinnishnessSportsWinter
How Finland’s snow storage is shaping the future of skiing
A forested hill features large white coverings running down several ski slopes, surrounded by lush greenery.
Business & innovationInnovation

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.

Tagged in ClimateFinlandFinnishnessInnovationSnowSportsWinter
Lions, owls and wolves: Why Finland names its national teams after animals
Finnish ice hockey player Hannes Björninen celebrates after Team Finland wins the 2026 World Championship.
Life & societySports

Lions, owls and wolves: Why Finland names its national teams after animals

Lions roar, owls swoop, wolves howl – and so do Finnish national sports teams. In Finland, naming your team after a wild animal is part of the game.

Tagged in AnimalsCultureFinnishnessSocietySports
Finland’s quirky sand skiing world championship also carries a climate warning
A line of people ski across a sand dune.
Life & societySports

Finland’s quirky sand skiing world championship also carries a climate warning

Our video shows you a beach on the west coast of Finland where a group of skiers embraces sand instead of snow – not just for sport, but to draw attention to a warming world.

Tagged in ClimateCultureFinnishnessFunSportsSustainabilityVideo
Frenemies for life: Finland and Sweden’s century-old athletics rivalry continues
A Swedish athlete and a Finnish athlete leap over hurdles.
Life & societySports

Frenemies for life: Finland and Sweden’s century-old athletics rivalry continues

Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, the Finland–Sweden Athletics International is a one-of-a-kind event celebrated each August. It’s a stage for pride, passion and an age-old rivalry between two close neighbours.

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