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We asked people in Finland what makes them happy

…is about how contented people are with their lives. People in Finland are happy because their society has developed what they call an infrastructure of happiness. It includes healthcare, education,…

Life & society Society

Citizens’ initiatives prove popular in Finland as an expression of democracy

…of water supplies Updating abortion law to strengthen the self-determination rights of pregnant people Ensuring better availability of education in the field of psychotherapy Management of the wolf population By…

Life & society Equality

After finding refuge in Finland, Afghan woman continues to advocate for peace and equality

…evaluate gender equality and women’s rights. Freedom of education for all Afghan women students chant, “Education is our right, genocide is a crime,” during a march in Herat, western Afghanistan,…

Business & innovation Lifestyle

Finnish futurist sees new ways of looking at people’s career paths and skills

…of the labour and education markets. He gives hundreds of speeches every year to audiences at home and abroad. “Tomorrow I am travelling to Austria to give a keynote about…

Life & society Wellbeing

In Finnish culture, hobbies get pride of place

…education project, and the state supported it financially. This civic education ethos is still visible around the country, in hobbies organised for all ages by NGOs and associations. National and…

Life & society Education

Annual track event at Olympic Stadium gathers Swedish-speaking kids from all over Finland

The annual Relay Carnival, an interschool sports event, happens near the end of the school year, usually at Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium. After two years on hold because of Covid-19 restrictions,…

Life & society Media

Educated decisions: Finnish media literacy deters disinformation

…Audiovisual Institute, a government agency under the Ministry of Education and Culture. The institute’s functions include promoting and developing media education. From daycare on up, media education in Finland is…