Oulu startups pitch till midnight Business & innovationEntrepreneurs Oulu startups pitch till midnight Thanks to events like Midnight Pitch Fest, Finland’s northern city of Oulu is becoming known as the city of startups.
The essence of summer in Finland Life & societySlideshows The essence of summer in Finland A slideshow of the best shots of our summer photo contest shows the beauty of Finnish nature and the joy of summer activities.
Finnish heavy metal knows no age limit Arts & cultureMusic Finnish heavy metal knows no age limit In Finland, kids’ music is fun, educational, exportable – and reptilian. Hevisaurus gets heavy metal to the under-ten crowd.
Finnish comics draw a diverse fan base Arts & cultureVisual arts Finnish comics draw a diverse fan base Finnish comics are gaining recognition abroad and the respect for Finnish education know-how extends to the field of comics as well.
Sport, speed and sweat in Finnish cities Life & societySlideshows Sport, speed and sweat in Finnish cities Finland is famous for success in hockey, javelin and skiing, but urban sports are also popular. Check out our slideshow.
Finnish kiddie apps win youthful approval Business & innovationTechnology Finnish kiddie apps win youthful approval Companies in Finland, the land of Angry Birds and Clash of Clans, are making apps for young kids and their parents.
Finnish autumn brings out the flavours Life & societyCuisine Finnish autumn brings out the flavours In autumn, Finns feast on fresh local food. A Helsinki chef explains what’s so special about fall – and shares recipes.
Helsinki’s streetheart: Minna Parikka Arts & cultureDesign Helsinki’s streetheart: Minna Parikka Ask Finnish shoe designer Minna Parikka what a typical day in her life looks like, and you won’t get a straight answer.
