After finding refuge in Finland, Afghan woman continues to advocate for peace and equality
Life & societyEquality

After finding refuge in Finland, Afghan woman continues to advocate for peace and equality

Since fleeing the Taliban and arriving in Finland, Shekeba Ahmadi has found stability in one of the world’s most gender-equal countries. Through her work as a women’s rights advocate, she hopes to fight extremist oppression in her former homeland.

Starting over out in the country, Finnish farmer believes cricket cuisine could help heal the climate
Business & innovationCuisine

Starting over out in the country, Finnish farmer believes cricket cuisine could help heal the climate

Roope Päivänen leaped from his home and his job as a film director in Helsinki to a new life as a cricket farmer (yes, that’s a thing) in the Finnish countryside. Visit the farm with our video.

1970

The year Ruisrock, Finland's oldest (and Europe's second-oldest) rock fest, was founded

Finnish futurist sees new ways of looking at people’s career paths and skills
Business & innovationLifestyle

Finnish futurist sees new ways of looking at people’s career paths and skills

We meet multitalented futurist, inventor and composer Perttu Pölönen, who helps people navigate the ever-changing labour market. He believes continual technological progress will increase the need for uniquely human skills.

7,055,997

Number of overnight stays by foreigners annually

Source: Statistics Finland