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The taste of Finnish nature: Where forest meets fine dining
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Life & societyCuisine

The taste of Finnish nature: Where forest meets fine dining

Fancy getting a taste of Finnish nature? Head to one of these restaurants!

Tagged in BusinessCuisineFinnishnessFoodLifestyleNature
Discover the charm of Tankar Lighthouse Island, off the Finnish coast
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Life & societyTravel

Discover the charm of Tankar Lighthouse Island, off the Finnish coast

Tankar Lighthouse Island, off the western seaboard of Finland, blends centuries of maritime history with pristine nature, welcoming visitors to explore trails, wildlife and seafaring heritage.

Tagged in CultureHistoryNatureTravel
Wolves, owls and lions: Why Finland names its national teams after animals
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Life & societySports

Wolves, owls and lions: Why Finland names its national teams after animals

Wolves howl, owls swoop, lions roar – and so do Finnish national sports teams. In Finland, naming your team after a wild animal is part of the game.

Tagged in AnimalsCultureFinnishnessSocietySports
Finnish-led satellite study shows peatland restoration cools the climate
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Life & societyWebpick

Finnish-led satellite study shows peatland restoration cools the climate

Aalto University researchers have found that restoring damaged peatlands helps them regain their natural climate-regulating powers within just a decade.

Tagged in ClimateEnvironmentNatureSustainabilityWebpick
Fly into history along Finland’s south coast, in a vintage DC-3
A vintage DC-3 aeroplane with blue and white stripes sits on an airfield under a cloudy sky.
Life & societyHistory

Fly into history along Finland’s south coast, in a vintage DC-3

Join us to see the south coast of Finland from a rare vantage point: the country’s oldest airworthy DC-3 passenger aircraft, offering expansive vistas and a journey back in time.

Tagged in FinlandHistorySocietyTravel
Helsinki Design Week: Designing happiness in the Finnish capital
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Life & societyWebpick

Helsinki Design Week: Designing happiness in the Finnish capital

Helsinki Design Week fills the city with creativity and big ideas, asking whether design can shape happiness.

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How to sleep under the stars: 3 unforgettable stays in Finnish nature
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Life & societyEnvironment

How to sleep under the stars: 3 unforgettable stays in Finnish nature

Whether it’s a traditional night under canvas, a sleek eco-cabin on a remote island or a luxurious glamping tent on the edge of a national park, spend the night embraced by Finnish nature.

Tagged in EnvironmentNational parkNatureTravel
Calculating how much dairy, meat and veggies people in Finland consume
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Life & societyWebpick

Calculating how much dairy, meat and veggies people in Finland consume

Stats compiled by the Natural Resources Institute Finland give us an estimate of the quantities Finnish people eat of different foods.

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