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Life & society Sports

Finland: The frontrunner in sports and fitness

It’s hard to imagine Finland without sports and exercise – keeping fit and active is second nature to the Finns.

Life & society Travel

I left my heart in Lapland

A city girl lands in Lapland and is surprised to find that she loves the wilderness and the midnight sun.

Life & society Environment

See Finland’s two newest national parks

Finland’s 36th and 37th national parks encompass unspoilt forest near Helsinki and west coast marine territory.

Life & society Politics

What’s up with the “True Finns” party?

What on earth is happening in Finland?, asks Kyösti Karvonen, and puts the “True Finns” party’s election gain in context.

Life & society Design

Where Indian craft meets Nordic design

Tikau combines Scandinavian design with the aesthetics and craftsmanship of rural areas of India, providing a unique alternative to mass-produced products.

Life & society Education

A Finnish twist on IB schooling

Ressu Comprehensive School mixes Finland’s renowned education system and the International Baccalaureate programme.

Life & society Sports

Row, row, row that church boat

For a breath of fresh air and a taste of traditional Finland, try a wooden rowboat 12 metres long.

Life & society Slideshows

Finnish restaurants show their class

A luxurious coffee-table book, Classy Finnish Restaurants, reveals Finland’s best dining experiences. Get a taste in our slideshow.

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