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There’s a hat for that: Finland’s shiny happy “pipo” people
Business & innovationLifestyle

There’s a hat for that: Finland’s shiny happy “pipo” people

A woolly hat – “pipo” in Finnish – is an essential accessory during the cold Finnish winters, but it can also be trendy. We look at several success stories from the thriving local knitwear industry, including one designer who wears a hat in the summer, too.

Tagged in BusinessDesignEntrepreneursFashionLifestyle
It’s about talent and taxes: Finland’s great for foreign companies
Business & innovationWebpick

It’s about talent and taxes: Finland’s great for foreign companies

If you’re looking for a business location in the EU, consider the most competitive country in Europe: Setting up a business in Finland is quick and easy.

Tagged in BusinessInnovationWebpick
Virtual reality brings Finnish forests into view
Business & innovationWebpick

Virtual reality brings Finnish forests into view

In the future, forest owners will be able to stroll around their forests from the comfort of their own living rooms, using virtual reality goggles.

Tagged in EnvironmentForestryTechnologyWebpick
Finnish feel-good film takes the world by storm
Arts & cultureFilm

Finnish feel-good film takes the world by storm

Since taking the Un Certain Regard prize in Cannes, The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki continues to win the hearts of audiences.

Tagged in FilmFinnishnessSocietySports
Finland unveils uniquely ecofriendly icebreaker
Business & innovationWebpick

Finland unveils uniquely ecofriendly icebreaker

Polaris is the most environmentally friendly diesel-electric icebreaker in the world, a masterpiece of Finnish shipbuilding expertise.

Tagged in ArcticBusinessInnovationWebpickWinter
Kemi’s Snow Hotel is a world-famous luxury destination
Life & societyWebpick

Kemi’s Snow Hotel is a world-famous luxury destination

The Snow Hotel in the northern Finnish city of Kemi is made entirely of snow and ice.

Tagged in LaplandTravelWebpickWinter
Finland: We’re number 3, we’re number 3!
Life & societyWebpick

Finland: We’re number 3, we’re number 3!

Publishing its recommendations for 2017, premium travel and guidebook brand Lonely Planet ranks Finland third on its Best in Travel 2017 list of countries. Finland is the only European nation to make it into the top ten.

Tagged in HelsinkiLaplandNational parkTravelWebpick
Helsinki sees seaside sauna renaissance
Life & societySociety

Helsinki sees seaside sauna renaissance

Several new sauna buildings have impressively transformed parts of the Helsinki waterfront, increasing the number of public saunas where visitors and locals can go for an authentic Finnish sauna experience – and a bracing dip in the Baltic Sea.

Tagged in ArchitectureFinnishnessSaunaSocietyUrban

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