Gold goes great with blue and white: Finland parties after world hockey win
The day after beating Canada to win the 2019 Ice Hockey World Championship, the Finnish team flew back from Slovakia to party with fans in downtown Helsinki. See our slideshow of the festivities.
The Finnish high school graduation cap is more than just a white hat with a narrow black visor, and its use isn’t limited to graduation ceremonies. The subtleties and peculiarities of this particular headwear need some explanation.
Despite progress during Finland’s Arctic Council term, the world still faces a “time of great urgency”
We take a look at the legacy of Finland’s time as chair of the Arctic Council, whose importance is more profound than ever as the Arctic region’s global significance grows and becomes more widely known.
Historic eastern Finnish monastery still offers solitude and creative energy
Travellers and believers seek out Valamo Monastery in eastern Finland for prayer, solitude and creative inspiration. More than 110,000 people visit each year.
Coffee, machines and an array of parties go into Finland’s parliamentary election
On April 14, 2019, Finland holds its parliamentary election, with about a dozen parties that have a realistic chance of winning seats. Coffee and interactive online resources (often referred to as “election machines”) may play a part.
