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A bashful star – Harri Koskinen
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A bashful star – Harri Koskinen

We meet Harri Koskinen, a famous designer who is so modest that he doesn’t even admit to being modest.

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Finnish recipes
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Finnish recipes

Something you can try at home: We present the best of traditional Finnish cooking in recipe format.

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Family-friendly Finland
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Family-friendly Finland

We follow one set of parents to see what life is like with young children in Finland.

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The Åland example: Autonomy protects a minority
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The Åland example: Autonomy protects a minority

The autonomy of the peaceful Åland archipelago west of Finland could also serve as a model for resolving conflicts elsewhere.

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Sámi language in the digital age
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Sámi language in the digital age

Even in the digital age, language and identity are closely linked. Computer spellcheckers help the Sámi languages hold their own.

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Helsinki’s Senate Square
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Helsinki’s Senate Square

We recount how the buildings around Senate Square, including the landmark Lutheran Cathedral, got their start.

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Timo Sarpaneva
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Timo Sarpaneva

“People can carry their holidays with them, and rest when they wish,” said Timo Sarpaneva, one of the greats of Finnish design.

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