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Finnish Lapland welcomes new Sámi centre
Finnish Independence Day, Presidential Palace, history, traditions, candles, President’s Independence Day Reception, 1917, Second World War, Sweden, Russia, Helsinki, Finland
Life & societySociety

Finnish Lapland welcomes new Sámi centre

Finland’s indigenous Sámi celebrate the unique new Sajos cultural and political centre (see Northern Lights video).

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Finnish Church aims to be down-to-earth
Bishop of Helsinki Irja Askola, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Finland
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Finnish Church aims to be down-to-earth

Bishop of Helsinki Irja Askola is ready to talk with everyone in the surrounding community.

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Aku Louhimies: The illusionist of truth
Director Aku Louhimies, Finland
Arts & cultureFilm

Aku Louhimies: The illusionist of truth

Director Aku Louhimies offers a grimy view of Finland, yet says his film Naked Harbour is more about hope than despair.

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The crow and his friends
Jukka Wuolijoki, nature photos, Finland
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The crow and his friends

Slideshow: Engaging nature photos ranging from northern Finnish scenery to Helsinki crows with a sense of humour.

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Finnish music godfather up for a Grammy
Composer Einojuhani Rautavaara, Finland
Arts & cultureMusic

Finnish music godfather up for a Grammy

Exclusive interview: Einojuhani Rautavaara’s first opera, suppressed during the Cold War, now goes to the Grammies.

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Your honeymoon with the Finnish language
Life & societyLanguage

Your honeymoon with the Finnish language

Want to have fun unlocking the mysteries of the Finnish language and the Finnish brain? See these three dictionaries.

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Art apart: Top 8 Helsinki-area home museums
Life & societyVisual arts

Art apart: Top 8 Helsinki-area home museums

Around the Finnish capital, homes of historically prominent artists and other cultural figures offer art and scenic settings.

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