Read more Life & societySocietyFinland’s quirky love for saunas The Finnish sauna is getting a makeover as new venues offer creative takes on the traditional steam bath. Here’s a guide to some pretty awesome saunas.
Read more Life & societyEnvironmentJubilee park protects Finnish treasures Finland’s 40th national park opens on June 17, 2017. Hossa protects lovely lakes, wild forests and fascinating prehistoric relics, making it an ideal choice for a jubilee park celebrating 100 years of Finnish independence.
Read more Life & societyFinland 100A pun for party people: Finnish Your Dinner, under the sky What makes an outdoor meal into a full-fledged, unforgettable dining experience? Maybe it’s the white tablecloth.
Read more Life & societySocietyArchipelago people: A peek at life in Åland We meet five people who live in Åland, a picturesque archipelago that belongs to Finland but is Swedish-speaking. Located between Finland and Sweden, Åland celebrates Autonomy Day every year on June 9.
Read more Life & societyHistoryA Finnish hipster named Mannerheim Although Mannerheim is one of the most famous figures in Finnish history, many people have no inkling of the details they may discover on a visit to his home.
Read more Life & societyPoliticsSoldier then president, Mannerheim took Finland from war to peace Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim became president in 1944, at a most unusual, utterly astonishing phase of Finland’s political history. June 4, 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Read more Life & societyPoliticsStatesman from humble background, Mauno Koivisto led Finland into EU Finland’s ninth president, Mauno Koivisto, was the first person from a working-class background to hold the office. A true internationalist, he worked to build peace around the world.
Read more Life & societyEnvironmentStill saving Finland’s Saimaa ringed seal In order to help the highly endangered Saimaa ringed seal, conservationists are harnessing the power of reality TV in the form of a live webcam.
#1 passportFinns can travel visa-free to 174 countries (Germans, Brits and Swedes share this honour)Source: Visa Restrictions Index
