Life & society Archives

The key to the nation’s success

Find out about the strengths and highlights of Finland’s internationally renowned, award-winning education system.

Finland’s indigenous Sámi celebrate the unique new Sajos cultural and political centre (see Northern Lights video).

Bishop of Helsinki Irja Askola is ready to talk with everyone in the surrounding community.

Slideshow: Engaging nature photos ranging from northern Finnish scenery to Helsinki crows with a sense of humour.

Want to have fun unlocking the mysteries of the Finnish language and the Finnish brain? See these three dictionaries.

Around the Finnish capital, homes of historically prominent artists and other cultural figures offer art and scenic settings.

We look at three books that will help take your Finnish to the next level – and it will be practically painless.

Delve into the meanings of Finnish surnames, starting with the suffix “–nen.” And can Mr Wolf live beside the Littlepigs?