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Self-sufficient organic Finnish farm grows its own fuel and a greener future

An award-winning farm has teamed up with Helsinki University to create a symbiotic food production system that is self-sufficient in energy and nutrients. It’s a trailblazer in sustainable agriculture.

Arts & culture Festivals

Sustainable sustenance: As Helsinki’s Flow Fest returns, food venders feature menus without meat

After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Flow came back in August 2022 with two things its many fans have come to expect: an outstanding lineup of major artists and an emphasis on sustainability that extends all the way to the food venders.

Life & society Cuisine

Baking Finnish cinnamon buns, Runeberg cakes and other sweet treats

People in Finland have enjoyed these delicious cake, bun and bread recipes for generations. They’ll fill your kitchen with rich aromas of cardamom and cinnamon.

7,055,997

Number of overnight stays by foreigners annually

Source: Statistics Finland

Life & society Travel

In the northern Finnish wilderness, home is where the hut is

While exploring Finland’s outback, hikers, cyclists, skiers and snowshoers can find shelter in a remarkable network of basic trailside accommodations, a tradition that stretches back centuries.

Life & society Sports

Finnish racecar drivers excel at acceleration

Why does Finland produce so many great racecar drivers? We talk to two of them to find out: Emma Kimiläinen and William Alatalo.

Life & society Education

Annual track event at Olympic Stadium gathers Swedish-speaking kids from all over Finland

At the Relay Carnival, thousands of children wearing their school colours chant and cheer for their classmates to run faster. Brightly dressed cheerleaders with colourful pom-poms compete for attention, contributing to the festive atmosphere.

Arts & culture Webpick

Nordic Music Biz 20-under-30 List salutes young talent

A vital part of the rise of new Nordic artists are the teams behind them, especially the young forces who bring new perspectives, ideas and business models to an ever-changing music industry.

Life & society Sports

Finnish team aims to share European football glory

In the lead-up to the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, we chat with rising star Elli Pikkujämsä about the Finnish national squad’s capacity to deliver some surprises.

in the Human Capital Index

Source: World Economic Forum

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