Life & society Archives

Part 1: My secret gardens

Summer series’ first video follows a garden enthusiast around the city’s rooftops, greenhouses and allotments.

Watch our video about Urban City Camp, where young Helsinkians immerse themselves in hip-hop and street art.

You don’t have to leave Helsinki to find a good beach. Grab your towel and your sunscreen, let’s go!

The new, improved, swashbuckling Maritime Museum is open in Mariehamn, capital of Finland’s autonomous Åland Islands.

It’s healthy, ecological and cheap. Rediscover the benefits of cycling in the Finnish capital as a new bike path opens.

Slideshow: Explore the picturesque Vantaa River, the perfect place to swim, canoe, fish or cycle, just outside Helsinki.

Finnish e-learning innovation Environment Online combats climate change and even promotes world peace.

An electronic portfolio called the Learning Diary shows how education is evolving in Finland.