Life & society Archives

Spanish nurses bridge the gap in Finland

We check in with some Spanish nurses working in Finland as they settle in and hurdle over the language barrier.

We revisit the Finnish adventures of British author Ethel Brilliana Tweedie, whose book from the 1890s is now available online.

When the winter brings lots of snow, Helsinki is perfect for a favourite pastime: sledding. We help you head for the hills.

Sámi National Day Feb. 6: Rauna Kuokkanen, a Sámi who teaches at the University of Toronto, sees her people in a global context.

Chef Sami Tallberg uses Finnish wild food in his cuisine. It forms a growing trend – and a growing export for Finland.

Two people fall in love with Finnish design and end up working in Finland’s cutting-edge mobile game industry.

When Simo Kuusisto left Finland at 19, he never imagined he’d end up making Finnish rye bread popular among New Yorkers.

Life is about enjoying yourself, not just surviving, and this goes for Finland in winter as well. Coffee, clothing and snow play key roles.