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Integral to the culture, Sámi languages stay vibrant in Finland

We talk to some of the people who are helping keep Sámi languages alive in Finland, and find out why that is so important. Hint: It’s a matter of communication, culture and identity.

Life & society Helsinki

Taking to the streets for a spirited Helsinki ghost walk

Halloween (October 31) is a traditional season for ghostly activity, but Helsinki’s phantom tales are spooky at any time of the year. The city’s ghost walks perpetuate eerie legends.

Business & innovation Environment

It all adds up: How Finnish towns are taking action against climate change

Many Finnish people who are worried about climate change are also doing something about it. Towns and cities across Finland are having success with various strategies in the quest for zero emissions. Even small actions can have a large cumulative effect.

Greatest press freedom in the world

Source: Reporters without Borders

Business & innovation Sports

Finnish company produces competitive esports games for mobile

Established in 2012 and based in Kajaani, Critical Force is one of only a few companies in the world that makes electronic sports games played on mobile devices.

Life & society Education

Finnish daycares emphasise nature, music, art and other exciting themes

Many Finnish daycare centres arrange their activities around music, art, exercise, adventure or other themes. The overarching goal is to contribute to a good childhood, of course.

Business & innovation Environment

Finland’s new natural resource

Finnish people love the natural world, and this connection goes beyond leisure activities. It is giving rise to a new natural resource: great ideas that can help mitigate climate change.

Life & society Webpick

Helsinki named best city for work-life balance

The 2019 Work-Life Balance Index has listed Helsinki as the best city for work-life balance among 40 of the world’s most attractive cities.

Arts & culture Visual arts

Michael Jackson reappears, in Finland

Michael Jackson comes back to life and answers fans’ burning questions in a video created by Iraqi-Finnish artist Adel Abidin – but fans may not like all the answers. Article includes slideshow.

in the EU in quality of export products

Source: European Commission

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