Life & society

Where does Finnish come from?

People often assume that Finnish must be similar to the languages of neighbouring Sweden or Russia. Our article tells you why that’s simply not true.

Life & society Education

Success of Finnish schoolchildren indicates society’s values

In 2007 Finnish schoolchildren again ranked first in the international PISA survey, which measures the learning results of 15-year-olds. What kind of school produces these top results?

Life & society Travel

Winter paradise between day and night

A Canadian journalist discovers new hues of light and dark while on a ski trip in Lapland.

Life & society History

Tracing Finland’s eastern border

We recount the tale of Finland’s eastern border, which has been drawn and redrawn many times.

Life & society Environment

Environmental protection in Finland

What is Finland doing to preserve its wilderness?

Life & society Society

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?

Life & society Education

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.