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.
Capital shopping with a social conscience Life & societyTravel Capital shopping with a social conscience Eco-friendly, ethical clothing and design items abound in Helsinki.
Finland leads the world in prosperity Life & societySociety Finland leads the world in prosperity Finland is the world’s most prosperous nation, says London-based thinktank Legatum, which analyses countries according to material wealth and quality of life.
Choosing your future Life & societyEducation Choosing your future Foreign students at Finnish universities highly recommend the experience of studying in Finland.
Back to nature begins early Life & societyEducation Back to nature begins early A “forest daycare” outside Helsinki encourages skills and values that stem from the Finnish love of nature.
Close encounters with the mighty moose Life & societyTravel Close encounters with the mighty moose We visit a Finnish farm where you can pet and feed moose, and then eat a tasty meal of moose meat as well.
Finnish nuclear waste may rest in peace Life & societyEnvironment Finnish nuclear waste may rest in peace At an underground depth of 420 metres, Finland is building a final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel.
Nordic backing for green projects Life & societySociety Nordic backing for green projects Three Nordic funds in Helsinki battle climate change and Baltic Sea pollution by financing projects at home and abroad.
