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Life & society Environment

Treasures of Finland’s boreal forests

Pick them yourself or buy them at the market: the season for berries and mushrooms lasts through summer and autumn.

Arts & culture Literature

Kalevala: the Finnish national epic

The Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, has inspired generations of artists and helped shape the nation’s identity.

Arts & culture Literature

Finland’s other epic: The Kanteletar

The Kanteletar’s ancient ballads form a companion work to the Kalevala, Finland’s national epic.

Life & society History

J.V. Snellman: Where would Finland be without him?

Philosopher, scholar, journalist and politician Johan Vilhelm Snellman played a uniquely important role in forming the Finnish national identity.

Life & society History

How Mannerheim helped Finland earn its independence

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, Finland’s most famous military leader, helped his countrymen earn “their own independent lives within the family of free peoples.” Before that, he served in the Russian military for many years; article includes slideshow.

Life & society Society

Bare facts of the sauna in Finland

Just say yes: If you want to get to know Finnish culture, don’t be intimidated by the sauna. With our beginner’s guide, there’s nothing to it.

Life & society Cuisine

Finnish cuisine – east meets west in Scandinavian style

East and west meet in Finland, where chefs combine international inspiration and high-quality domestic ingredients to create unforgettable dining experiences.

Life & society Politics

Nobel recognition rewarded former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari for achieving peaceful resolutions

Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, who won the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize for his brilliant career as a negotiator and diplomat, died on October 16, 2023.

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