For more than 100 years, Finnish “neuvola” clinics have given families a healthy start
Life & societyFamily

For more than 100 years, Finnish “neuvola” clinics have given families a healthy start

Founded in Helsinki in 1922, a nationwide system of maternity and child health clinics has benefited and helped shape Finnish society over a period that now spans more than a century. They provide everything from prenatal healthcare to postnatal support for parents.

His birthday became Finnish Music Day: Using dance to depict the life of composer Jean Sibelius
Arts & cultureMusic

His birthday became Finnish Music Day: Using dance to depict the life of composer Jean Sibelius

Finnish Music Day happens annually on December 8, the birthday of Jean Sibelius, the country’s most famous composer. For the occasion, we revisit action from the recent ballet Sibelius and talk with its choreographer, Jorma Elo.

After finding refuge in Finland, Afghan woman continues to advocate for peace and equality
Life & societyEquality

After finding refuge in Finland, Afghan woman continues to advocate for peace and equality

Since fleeing the Taliban and arriving in Finland, Shekeba Ahmadi has found stability in one of the world’s most gender-equal countries. Through her work as a women’s rights advocate, she hopes to fight extremist oppression in her former homeland.

7

Number of Unesco World Heritage sites in Finland

Source: Unesco

Starting over out in the country, Finnish farmer believes cricket cuisine could help heal the climate
Business & innovationCuisine

Starting over out in the country, Finnish farmer believes cricket cuisine could help heal the climate

Roope Päivänen leaped from his home and his job as a film director in Helsinki to a new life as a cricket farmer (yes, that’s a thing) in the Finnish countryside. Visit the farm with our video.

Finnish futurist sees new ways of looking at people’s career paths and skills
Business & innovationLifestyle

Finnish futurist sees new ways of looking at people’s career paths and skills

We meet multitalented futurist, inventor and composer Perttu Pölönen, who helps people navigate the ever-changing labour market. He believes continual technological progress will increase the need for uniquely human skills.

500,000

Letters received by Santa every year

Source: Posti