Aku Louhimies: The illusionist of truth 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.
The crow and his friends Life & societySlideshows The crow and his friends Slideshow: Engaging nature photos ranging from northern Finnish scenery to Helsinki crows with a sense of humour.
Finnish music godfather up for a Grammy 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.
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.
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.
Starry-eyed study of Finnish Life & societyLanguage Starry-eyed study of Finnish We look at three books that will help take your Finnish to the next level – and it will be practically painless.
Surname stories: Land of the –nens Life & societyLanguage Surname stories: Land of the –nens Delve into the meanings of Finnish surnames, starting with the suffix “–nen.” And can Mr Wolf live beside the Littlepigs?
