Success of Finnish schoolchildren indicates society’s values Life & societyEducation Success of Finnish schoolchildren indicates society’s values In 2007 Finnish schoolchildren again ranked first in the international PISA survey, which measures the learning results of 15-year-olds. What kind of school produces these top results?
Tracing Finland’s eastern border Life & societyHistory Tracing Finland’s eastern border We recount the tale of Finland’s eastern border, which has been drawn and redrawn many times.
Winter paradise between day and night Life & societyTravel Winter paradise between day and night A Canadian journalist discovers new hues of light and dark while on a ski trip in Lapland.
Environmental protection in Finland Life & societyEnvironment Environmental protection in Finland What is Finland doing to preserve its wilderness?
Finland’s Tove Jansson and the Moomin story Arts & cultureLiterature Finland’s Tove Jansson and the Moomin story Which is about the adventures of writer and artist Tove Jansson’s career, including the creation of the world-renowned Moomin characters.
Runeberg’s values live on in Saarijärvi Arts & cultureLiterature Runeberg’s values live on in Saarijärvi What would J.L. Runeberg’s famous character Paavo of Saarijärvi say if he could see Finland today?
Albert Edelfelt, master of plein air Arts & cultureVisual arts Albert Edelfelt, master of plein air Albert Edelfelt lived and painted in Paris for more than 15 years, becoming Finland’s first cosmopolitan art icon.
