#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