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Finland’s first feminist: Why Minna Canth’s writing is still important

We speak to author Minna Rytisalo about how the work of playwright, author and social activist Minna Canth remains relevant today.

Business & innovation Sustainability

Fibre innovation from Finland may change textile industry

As the global clothing industry struggles with a sustainability crisis, several Finnish companies are offering solutions.

Arts & culture Literature

13 contemporary Finnish authors you should be reading

We asked the pros for recommendations about contemporary Finnish authors. Here they are, each with a book title to get you started.

Number of universities in Finland

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Arts & culture Art

Modern stories of Finland meet ancient Kalevala via Gallen-Kallela

Just outside Helsinki, a show at the Gallen-Kallela Museum ties together Finnish epic poetry, local storytelling in many languages, and rarely seen artworks by a famous painter.

Life & society Traditions

At Finland’s high schools, wild winter party precedes study break

Finnish tradition dictates that in mid-February, students in their last year of high school start their study break with a great big party. Meanwhile, the students below them celebrate their new status as the eldest kids in the building by dancing.

Life & society Sports

For Finland and China, hockey is a contact sport

On a midwinter afternoon in Finland, a Chinese ice hockey squad from Beijing, boys ages 14 to 15, bounded off the team bus and through shin-deep snow on their way to play their contemporaries from Helsinki.

Arts & culture Webpick

Versatile Finnish accordionist Maria Kalaniemi puts her soul into her music

While Maria Kalaniemi has a loving, caring relation to musical tradition, she embraces diverse styles and genres.

Business & innovation Technology

Finnish specialist helps make artificial intelligence human-centric

Meeri Haataja, an expert in AI ethics, believes that the data economy can flourish only if citizens and consumers can trust that artificial intelligence is used to drive their wellbeing.

Kiitos!

Finnish word for "Thank you!"

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