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’Twas the night before PISA in Finland

Finnish kids don’t like homework any more than anyone else. But their education has something most countries’ schools lack.

Christmas Modern Christmas

Finnish company adds the sparkle to Christmas

Finland is home not only to Santa Claus, but also to the Nordic countries’ only manufacturer of Christmas decorations.

Christmas Modern Christmas

Home in time for Christmas in Finland

Remembering her childhood holidays after years abroad, a Finnish journalist concludes that Christmas spirit itself originates in Finland.

Christmas Cuisine

Classic Christmas merges with modern flavours

In a seaside setting outside Helsinki, chef Jarkko Nieminen of the restaurant Kulosaaren Casino emphasises new options and strong traditions for the holiday season (includes vegetarian recipes).

Christmas Cuisine

Free-range duck and tangy ice cream

Restaurant Nokka fuses organic Finnish ingredients into distinctive Christmas gourmet, with chef Marko Palovaara at the helm (includes two recipes).

Christmas Cuisine

Challenging ham with herring

Challenging ham with herring: Antti Ahokas, the chef at Juuri in downtown Helsinki, has his own approach to Christmas cuisine (includes two recipes).

Business & innovation Education

Finnish education apps: More than a game

Finnish expertise in tech and gaming unites with the country’s excellence in education to form a winning combination.

Life & society Sports

Finnish Paralympians aim at golden future

With major events coming up, Finland’s top Paralympian, Leo-Pekka Tähti, advocates even more support for “disabled sports.”

Finland emojis

’Twas the night before PISA in Finland

Finnish company adds the sparkle to Christmas

Home in time for Christmas in Finland

Classic Christmas merges with modern flavours

Free-range duck and tangy ice cream

Challenging ham with herring

Finnish education apps: More than a game

Finnish Paralympians aim at golden future

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