Life & society Archives

Go with the flow along the Vantaa River

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.

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.