Read more Life & societySocietyEnjoying Midsummer the Finnish way An American recounts memories of Midsummer in Finland: metal bands, seaside bonfires, barbecues and mosquito bites.
Read more Life & societySocietyFinland’s quirky love for saunas The Finnish sauna is getting a makeover as new venues offer creative takes on the traditional steam bath. Here’s a guide to some pretty awesome saunas.
Read more Arts & cultureMusicHIM @ HAM: Photo farewell in Finland The charismatic and the crude: As Finnish love-metal band HIM starts its farewell tour, Helsinki Art Museum (HAM) shows exclusive photos. See several of them here.
Read more Life & societyFinland 100Finland celebrates 100 years of independence in 2017 The Finns achieved independence on December 6, 1917. The nation celebrates its 100th year with numerous events throughout 2017 in Finland and all around the world.
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Read more Life & societyEnvironmentJubilee park protects Finnish treasures Finland’s 40th national park opens on June 17, 2017. Hossa protects lovely lakes, wild forests and fascinating prehistoric relics, making it an ideal choice for a jubilee park celebrating 100 years of Finnish independence.
Read more Life & societyFinland 100A pun for party people: Finnish Your Dinner, under the sky What makes an outdoor meal into a full-fledged, unforgettable dining experience? Maybe it’s the white tablecloth.
Read more Arts & cultureWebpickFolk meets baroque Violinist Kreeta-Maria Kentala combines classical violin and folk fiddling on her solo album Side by Side (Alba Records, 2016). The album has won several prizes in Finland including the Classical Emma or “Finnish Grammy”.
Read more Life & societySocietyArchipelago people: A peek at life in Åland We meet five people who live in Åland, a picturesque archipelago that belongs to Finland but is Swedish-speaking. Located between Finland and Sweden, Åland celebrates Autonomy Day every year on June 9.
Read more Business & innovationBusinessFinland devotes energy to Astana Expo 2017 Finnish solutions for generating clean energy get visibility at a global expo in the capital of Kazakhstan from June 10 to September 10, 2017.
Read more Life & societyHistoryA Finnish hipster named Mannerheim Although Mannerheim is one of the most famous figures in Finnish history, many people have no inkling of the details they may discover on a visit to his home.
