Finland’s carbon handprints and roadmaps show path to carbon neutrality by 2035
Life & societyEnvironment

Finland’s carbon handprints and roadmaps show path to carbon neutrality by 2035

Finland has set itself the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2035, one of the most ambitious targets of any country in the industrialised world. Is that feasible, and how does the Finnish government plan to do it? And what’s a “carbon handprint”?

Helsinki show spotlights the continual renewal of an age-old Finnish art form
Arts & cultureArt

Helsinki show spotlights the continual renewal of an age-old Finnish art form

It’s a word that many find difficult to pronounce, but the technique and designs of “ryijy” tapestries hold a special place in Finnish culture. We visit an extensive ryijy exhibition at Kunsthalle Helsinki to see a traditional art form that remains vibrant.

1902

The year Francisco Tárrega composed the waltz that later became the Nokia ringtone

In a year marked by Covid-19, World Happiness Report emphasises trust and points to Finland
Life & societyFinnishness

In a year marked by Covid-19, World Happiness Report emphasises trust and points to Finland

In 2021, Finland tops the annual World Happiness Report for the fourth year in a row, with the other Nordic countries all in the top ten. We take a look at how the report works, and see what the Finnish word “onni” might have to do with Finland’s results.

Mellunmäki

The world's northernmost metro station, in Helsinki