Starry-eyed study of Finnish Life & societyLanguage Starry-eyed study of Finnish We look at three books that will help take your Finnish to the next level – and it will be practically painless.
Surname stories: Land of the –nens Life & societyLanguage Surname stories: Land of the –nens Delve into the meanings of Finnish surnames, starting with the suffix “–nen.” And can Mr Wolf live beside the Littlepigs?
The humble Number One: Finland Life & societySociety The humble Number One: Finland We Finns are sometimes accused of being too modest about our achievements, but this article makes a dent in that reputation.
Newsweek: Finland is best in the world Life & societySociety Newsweek: Finland is best in the world With the whole world to choose from, what is the best place to live? Finland, says Newsweek.
Finntown’s slice of the Big Apple Life & societySociety Finntown’s slice of the Big Apple Once upon a time, New York had two Finnish neighbourhoods – Finntowns. We talk to a couple who used to live in one.
Ahtisaari Day spotlights negotiation Life & societyPolitics Ahtisaari Day spotlights negotiation The first annual national Ahtisaari Day highlights Finland’s role in international peace mediation.
Young Finns know their science Life & societyEducation Young Finns know their science An OECD report concludes that teens in Finland and New Zealand are the leaders in science, and says schools should focus on making science pleasant and enjoyable for students.
Postal lifeline for remote Finnish isles Life & societySociety Postal lifeline for remote Finnish isles In all weather, postman Johan Simberg delivers to far-flung islands – by boat, by hydrocopter, or even on ice skates.
