Where does Finnish come from? Life & societyLanguage Where does Finnish come from? People often assume that Finnish must be similar to the languages of neighbouring Sweden or Russia. Our article tells you why that’s simply not true.
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.
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.
