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Bare facts of the sauna in Finland

Just say yes: If you want to get to know Finnish culture, don’t be intimidated by the sauna. With our beginner’s guide, there’s nothing to it.

Life & society Cuisine

Finnish cuisine – east meets west in Scandinavian style

East and west meet in Finland, where chefs combine international inspiration and high-quality domestic ingredients to create unforgettable dining experiences.

Life & society Society

A guide to Finnish customs and manners

Get to know the Finns with our abbreviated but thorough guide – a starter kit for keeping up with the Finnish culture.

Life & society Politics

Nobel recognition rewarded former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari for achieving peaceful resolutions

Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, who won the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize for his brilliant career as a negotiator and diplomat, died on October 16, 2023.

Arts & culture Design

Tapio Wirkkala: Applying the Finnish approach to design

Designer Tapio Wirkkala’s artworks can be seen in the world’s most esteemed museums – and also in regular Finnish homes.

Life & society Education

Libraries: serving an appreciative nation

Public libraries in Finland are a service guaranteed by law. In addition to municipal libraries, there is a network of regional central libraries and…

Life & society Sports

Paavo Nurmi

Paavo Nurmi, whose statue stands outside Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium, trained with an intensity that set him apart from other athletes of the 1920s.

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