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A penny for your thoughts

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

Master of Scandinavian flavours

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

The headbanger throws his phone away and goes to sauna

This year our Christmas calendar is full of Finnish emotions (is there such a thing?). The first three emojis of the Finland sticker set are here!

Life & society Finland

The common language of football

Finns have started to independently help asylum seekers integrate on the football field. Sports unite people: everyone wants to play towards the same goal.

Life & society Slideshows

Brewed in Helsinki

Looking for a nice café in Helsinki? Check out the suggestions we filtered for you!

Life & society Finland

21 x Finland

An international group of young journalists was invited to experience different aspects of Finnish life and society. Here’s what made an impression on them.

Life & society Society

Experiencing the Finnish sauna

Sauna is a huge deal for the Finns, and a favourite topic. An American in Finland recounts sauna highlights and stories.

Life & society Sports

Gymnaestrada makes Helsinki move and shake

The world’s largest gymnastics event happens in Helsinki from July 12 to 18, 2015. It invites gymnasts to perform rather than compete.

Life & society