Schools help keep Finland bilingual Life & societyEducation Schools help keep Finland bilingual Did you know Finland is bilingual, and kids can go to school in Swedish or Finnish? We visit a Swedish-language school.
Green transport flourishes in Finland Life & societyEnvironment Green transport flourishes in Finland Finnish transport innovators are using communications technology creatively in flexible services that reduce eco-impact.
Finnish apps share fitness online Life & societySports Finnish apps share fitness online We talk to a few Finnish companies that are way ahead of the pack in connecting fitness with apps and social media.
Finns design homes for extended families Arts & cultureArchitecture Finns design homes for extended families New lifestyle choices: A Finnish family builds a home where several generations can live comfortably under the same roof.
The Finns revolutionise construction Business & innovationTechnology The Finns revolutionise construction Kilometre-high skyscrapers or wooden buildings: Finnish companies are at the forefront of new construction technology.
Finland makes multilingualism easy Life & societyEducation Finland makes multilingualism easy The Finnish school system helps foreign and mixed-nationality families to bring their kids up to be truly multilingual.
Bronzed, but not by the sun: the Helsinki Statues Life & societySlideshows Bronzed, but not by the sun: the Helsinki Statues The rumours of cold stone-faced Finns are more appropriate for their local statues, as their lively history will tell.
Building an even better Finnish school Life & societyEducation Building an even better Finnish school The newly built Saunalahti School shows that in Finnish education, better architecture contributes to better schooling.
The new edge of Finnish architecture Arts & cultureArchitecture The new edge of Finnish architecture Pioneering projects in Finnish architecture are earning global attention and setting new trends.
Finnish skaters combine power and grace Life & societySports Finnish skaters combine power and grace Why is synchronised skating so popular in Finland, which regularly wins medals in the sport?
Learning Finnish in the community Life & societyEducation Learning Finnish in the community Työväenopisto offers students a range of skills at a low cost, with Finnish-language courses a major drawcard.
Oulu startups pitch till midnight Business & innovationEntrepreneurs Oulu startups pitch till midnight Thanks to events like Midnight Pitch Fest, Finland’s northern city of Oulu is becoming known as the city of startups.
The essence of summer in Finland Life & societySlideshows The essence of summer in Finland A slideshow of the best shots of our summer photo contest shows the beauty of Finnish nature and the joy of summer activities.
Finnish heavy metal knows no age limit Arts & cultureMusic Finnish heavy metal knows no age limit In Finland, kids’ music is fun, educational, exportable – and reptilian. Hevisaurus gets heavy metal to the under-ten crowd.
Finnish comics draw a diverse fan base Arts & cultureVisual arts Finnish comics draw a diverse fan base Finnish comics are gaining recognition abroad and the respect for Finnish education know-how extends to the field of comics as well.
Sport, speed and sweat in Finnish cities Life & societySlideshows Sport, speed and sweat in Finnish cities Finland is famous for success in hockey, javelin and skiing, but urban sports are also popular. Check out our slideshow.
Finnish kiddie apps win youthful approval Business & innovationTechnology Finnish kiddie apps win youthful approval Companies in Finland, the land of Angry Birds and Clash of Clans, are making apps for young kids and their parents.
