“Easy Language” increases your Finnish and Swedish language reach in Finland
Easy Language is aimed at those who have difficulty understanding standard language for one reason or another. It has a long history in Finland, and its scope continues to expand.
On a roll: Helsinki urban planning continues to expand bike path network
The Finnish capital places high on the growing list of enlightened world capitals that embrace cycling as an urban planning priority. Broad political agreement is a factor in the long-running development of its bike path system.
A Finnish word, sivistys, adds to wellbeing and helps solve future challenges
Finland’s Year of Sivistys 2024 spotlights a long-established concept of societal enlightenment and learning, and harnesses its strengths to face challenges now and in the future.
Admiring art nouveau: Helsinki’s architectural eye candy
Helsinki showcases one of Europe’s richest concentrations of photogenic art nouveau buildings. We aim a camera at some of our favourite Finnish façades, towers, doorways and balconies.
