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American-based Finnish journalist talks healthcare
A woman smiles.
Life & societyWebpick

American-based Finnish journalist talks healthcare

Anu Partanen, a Finnish journalist living in the US, speaks about her experiences of healthcare here and there, in a Public Radio International interview.

Tagged in FinnishnessHealthWebpickWellbeing
Figure skating world focuses on Finland
Life & societySports

Figure skating world focuses on Finland

Fans from all over the globe converge on the Finnish capital for the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships.

Tagged in FunHelsinkiSports
Taking an icy plunge in Finnish waters
Life & societyWellbeing

Taking an icy plunge in Finnish waters

For many Finns, winter is the time for swimming in freezing water, in holes cut in the ice. There’s even a national championship. What on earth makes people want to do this?

Tagged in ArcticFinnishnessHealthSaunaSportsWellbeing
Finnish star Markkanen makes mark in America
Life & societySports

Finnish star Markkanen makes mark in America

Lauri Markkanen is making his NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls. This is the story of how he got there.

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Finland launches International Gender Equality Prize
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Finland launches International Gender Equality Prize

On International Women’s Day, March 8, 2017, Finland announced its new International Gender Equality Prize, highlighting the country’s role as a leader in gender equality issues.

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100 Moods from Finland
Life & societyWebpick

100 Moods from Finland

Do you have a favorite location or have you experienced a special moment in Finland? Suggest a location with a perfect mood by March 31.

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Pronouncing Finnish: The kalsarikännit video edition
The "kalsarikännit" emoji; Underwear-clad smiling man and woman sitting in armchairs, the man holding a pint of beer and the woman a glass of red wine.
Life & societyFinnishness

Pronouncing Finnish: The kalsarikännit video edition

The Chicago Tribune, Vogue and other major media are onto an exceptional Finnish word: kalsarikännit. How do you even say that?

Tagged in CuisineEmojisFinlandFinnishnessLanguageLifestyleVideo
Rye bread reigns as *the* Finnish food
Life & societyCuisine

Rye bread reigns as *the* Finnish food

Rye bread wins the title of Finland’s national food in a vote held in honour of the 100th anniversary of Finnish independence.

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