Warm winter makes rescuing Finland’s Saimaa seal many degrees more difficult
Climate change presents fresh challenges for Finland’s already endangered Saimaa ringed seal population and those trying to save it. We visit them on the lakeshore.
Finnish science sheds light on aurora borealis dune effect
The identification of a new type of aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, has placed Finnish space science at the centre of intense global media interest.
In Helsinki, Amos Rex showcases the new generation of artists
The triennial Generation 2020 exhibition offers an overview of 15-to-23-year-old artists in Finland. They use a range of media to comment on today’s world.
We’re all in this together: First Helsinki Biennial highlights ties between nature and humans
People who take the 20-minute ferry to the island of Vallisaari in summer 2021 can connect with art and nature at the first-ever Helsinki Biennial. Digital material is on offer if corona-related restrictions or geography prevent you from attending in person.
Get your season tickets now – from a Finnish library
Finnish libraries are full of surprises: electric drills, snowshoes, a rowboat – and now season tickets for cultural and sporting events. Oh yes, and books.
Finland remains among top nations in PISA education survey
Since the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) began in 2000, Finnish 15-year-olds have consistently done well. In the results released in December 2019, Finland lives up to its reputation, and also seems to show a good balance between academic achievement and life outside of school.
“Equality Now” receives International Gender Equality Prize in Tampere, Finland
Originally established by the Finnish government in 2017, the year the country celebrated the 100th anniversary of its independence, the International Gender Equality Prize promotes equality on a global scale.
Artificial intelligence helps Santa in Finnish Christmas videos
Santa has installed several artificial-intelligence innovations to help keep gift deliveries rolling. But as ThisisFINLAND’s videos show, he still has the answers when the machines are stumped.
In sports circles, equality has recently been getting more of the interest it deserves. Trending topics include equal compensation for women’s national teams, acceptance of sexual minorities in pro sports, and sportspeople with disabilities.
