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Lions, owls and wolves: Why Finland names its national teams after animals

Lions roar, owls swoop, wolves howl – and so do Finnish national sports teams. In Finland, naming your team after a wild animal is part of the game.

Life & society Traditions

Torilla tavataan: Where Finns meet when the country triumphs

When Finland wins big on the international stage, the celebration spills into the streets. Torilla tavataan – “meet on the market square” – is the call to share the moment together.

Life & society Society

Helsinki underground: Where the city plays, swims and shelters

Beneath Helsinki’s streets lies a second city that is carefully planned and actively used. From playgrounds to rehearsal rooms, the Finnish capital has turned preparedness into part of everyday urban life.

Life & society Nature

A secret kingdom of spring: Finnish stick forts come to life

Wherever you go in Finland, you’re never far from a forest or a park. Our photographer takes a walk in the woods and finds imaginative hideouts children have made from branches, sticks and leaves.

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Lions, owls and wolves: Why Finland names its national teams after animals

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