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Finnish ecovillage runs on future energy

Visit an innovative northern Finnish ecovillage that produces its own electricity outside the national power grid.

Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä, who helped the Minnesota Orchestra win a Grammy, talks about his high standards.

Finnish design is for everyone. A family in Finland shows how world-famous design items form part of daily life.

See how the Finnish public sector encourages everyone to improve their lives by exercising, regardless of age or ability.

Foreign professors at Helsinki’s Aalto University attend courses in Finnish language and culture. It’s useful – and fun.

See our interactive map of the 19 regions of Finland and find out about the characteristics of each region.

Our photographers take to the streets for Lux Helsinki’s light installations, which illuminate the city every January.

Our Californian reporter has a helpful, humorous list of advice and wisdom to encourage you to try cross-country skiing.