Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Life & societyEducation Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Finnish children have repeatedly scored top marks in the OECD’s Programme for International Assessment (PISA). We look at the factors behind this success.
Sámi fly their flag in Helsinki Life & societySociety Sámi fly their flag in Helsinki Helsinki has a Sámi population of 1,000 strong. How do they keep their culture, language and identity alive down south in the city?
Finnish resolve: efficient farming in extreme conditions Life & societySociety Finnish resolve: efficient farming in extreme conditions Modern country life: A computer milks the cows on the Immonen family farm, and the cows aren’t complaining.
Finnish recipes Life & societyCuisine Finnish recipes Something you can try at home: We present the best of traditional Finnish cooking in recipe format.
Family-friendly Finland Life & societySociety Family-friendly Finland We follow one set of parents to see what life is like with young children in Finland.
The Åland example: Autonomy protects a minority Life & societySociety The Åland example: Autonomy protects a minority The autonomy of the peaceful Åland archipelago west of Finland could also serve as a model for resolving conflicts elsewhere.
Sámi language in the digital age Life & societySociety Sámi language in the digital age Even in the digital age, language and identity are closely linked. Computer spellcheckers help the Sámi languages hold their own.
Helsinki’s Senate Square Life & societyHistory Helsinki’s Senate Square We recount how the buildings around Senate Square, including the landmark Lutheran Cathedral, got their start.
