Read more Life & societySlideshows Autumn brings a festival of colour to Finnish Lapland’s fells The autumn colours come early in Lapland, in the far north of Finland.
Read more Life & societyClimate Finnish schools emphasise climate change education Teaching about the environment and climate change forms an important part of the curriculum in Finnish schools. We look at one school that is also taking action by utilising renewable energy.
Read more Life & societyWebpick Helsinki named best city for work-life balance The 2019 Work-Life Balance Index has listed Helsinki as the best city for work-life balance among 40 of the world’s most attractive cities.
73.7% of Finns belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church Source: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
Read more Life & societyNature Finnish summer in the city: garden getaways When you hear the words “Finland” and “nature,” you may think of the country’s large expanses of forest and numerous lakes. On a different scale, allotment gardens offer many Finnish city-dwellers a way to spend time surrounded by nature.
Read more Life & societyCuisine Culinary pleasures across Finland Food innovators combine Finland’s culinary tradition with an international, urban style. The focus is on local food and ecological values.
Read more Life & societySlideshows Western Finnish town of Pori hosts jazz and big ideas every summer They say that all of Finland takes a break in July, since that’s the most popular month for summer holidays. This isn’t the case in Pori, a town on the west coast (see our slideshow).
Read more Life & societyLanguage Let your Finnish-language animal run free Splendiferously long words, complex grammar, inscrutable sayings – the Finnish language contains many idiosyncrasies that fascinate and challenge learners. For a light interlude, take your Finnish to new heights of animalistic self-expression.
Read more Life & societyHuman rights Helsinki Pride Parade – a party for all On the last Saturday of June Helsinki sparkles with colours. For over ten years, that’s when people have gathered to march together at the Pride Parade to celebrate equality and human rights. (See our slideshow of the parade.)
