Kiitos! Finnish word for "Thank you!"

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.

Business & innovation Technology

AI app in Finland lets birdwatchers become citizen scientists

A University of Helsinki study shows how AI can identify bird sounds more reliably and power a citizen science app used across Finland.

Arts & culture Literature

Catching the pike: How Finnish author Juhani Karila reeled in a literary phenomenon

Juhani Karila grew up in a corner of Lapland so quiet that his imagination became loud. Decades later, it has helped him become one of Finland’s most distinctive literary voices.

Life & society Education

Libraries the Finnish way: welcoming, wild and wonderful

From reading dogs to 3D printers, Finnish libraries are reinventing what it means to be the home of learning and information. Here are some activities you can do in many Finnish libraries.

Kiitos! Finnish word for “Thank you!”

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