#1
Helsinki-Uusimaa is the most innovative region in the EU
Source: Regional Innovation Scoreboard
#1
in the sustainable development index
Source: Sustainable Development Report
#1
First place in European Happiness Equality Index
Source: The Happiness Research Institute
Hei!
Finnish word for "Hello!"
90%
Amount of bottles and cans recycled in Finland
Source: Palpa
#6
in the Networked Readiness Index, measuring ability to utilise ICT
Source: Global Information Technology Report
2015
Helsinki Fashion Week held for the first time
Source: Helsinki Fashion Week
2005
The year Helsinki Design Week, Scandinavia's biggest design fest, was founded