Autumn leaves starting to fall in the Finnish capital are a sure sign that it’s time for Helsinki Design Week. In 2018, you can order design items for immediate delivery as easily as you order food online.
Leaves grow green all summer in Helsinki, before burst of autumn colour
Our video follows the Finnish capital from the first days of spring through the white nights and paradisal greenery of summer, concluding when the reds, oranges and yellows make the arrival of autumn visible.
In a natural continuation of Finland’s advocacy of dialogue in international relations, Helsinki hosts a meeting between the presidents of Russia and the US.
The eyes of the world are on Helsinki as Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin hold a meeting on July 16, 2018. But this isn’t the first time that world leaders choose to meet in the Finnish capital. See our slideshow.
Young Brazilian wins trip to Finland in Capital of Metal contest
Checking his email in early June 2018, a Brazilian student named João Vieira couldn’t believe his eyes: He’d won the Capital of Metal contest. He and a friend would go to Finland to attend the Tuska Open Air heavy metal festival in Helsinki.
What do Finnish people notice if they look at Finland from a distance, and what views do they take with them when visiting other countries? We ask five Finnish journalists who have extensive experience working abroad.
Five famous Finns reveal their festival faves. During the summer months in Finland, you can visit a different festival almost every day, and the events calendar continues into the autumn and beyond.
