Aku Louhimies: The illusionist of truth Arts & cultureFilm Aku Louhimies: The illusionist of truth Director Aku Louhimies offers a grimy view of Finland, yet says his film Naked Harbour is more about hope than despair.
The crow and his friends Life & societySlideshows The crow and his friends Slideshow: Engaging nature photos ranging from northern Finnish scenery to Helsinki crows with a sense of humour.
Finnish music godfather up for a Grammy Arts & cultureMusic Finnish music godfather up for a Grammy Exclusive interview: Einojuhani Rautavaara’s first opera, suppressed during the Cold War, now goes to the Grammies.
Your honeymoon with the Finnish language Life & societyLanguage Your honeymoon with the Finnish language Want to have fun unlocking the mysteries of the Finnish language and the Finnish brain? See these three dictionaries.
Art apart: Top 8 Helsinki-area home museums Life & societyVisual arts Art apart: Top 8 Helsinki-area home museums Around the Finnish capital, homes of historically prominent artists and other cultural figures offer art and scenic settings.
Starry-eyed study of Finnish Life & societyLanguage Starry-eyed study of Finnish We look at three books that will help take your Finnish to the next level – and it will be practically painless.
Surname stories: Land of the –nens Life & societyLanguage Surname stories: Land of the –nens Delve into the meanings of Finnish surnames, starting with the suffix “–nen.” And can Mr Wolf live beside the Littlepigs?
Vegetarian inroads into Christmas dinner ChristmasCuisine Vegetarian inroads into Christmas dinner Vegetarian cooks are helping nontraditional foods compete with ham for a place in Finnish Christmas banquets.
