Life & society Archives

How the heck do you learn Finnish? part 2

Read part two of our popular article asking people what tried-and-true tips and textbooks they’re using to master Finnish.

Slideshow: The Recycling Factory promotes two trends of contemporary Finnish lifestyle: innovative design and sustainability issues.

All of Finland goes wild every year on May Day. Our photographers capture the spirit of the holiday in a slideshow.

Learning Finnish is far from impossible! We ask people what books and strategies they are using to master the language.

Finnish Easter traditions mix religion and rites of spring. Beware: Miniature witches may ring your doorbell.

This sport is not for the faint-hearted: Racing along on skis, pulled by reindeer over a frozen lake in Finnish Lapland.

Suomenlinna, the historic island fortress outside Helsinki, depends on a ferry link – even when the sea freezes (slideshow).

For Finland’s Equality Day (Mar 19) in honour of social activist Minna Canth, we look at the accomplishments of Nasima Razmyar.