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.
Finnish autumn brings out the flavours Life & societyCuisine Finnish autumn brings out the flavours In autumn, Finns feast on fresh local food. A Helsinki chef explains what’s so special about fall – and shares recipes.
Helsinki’s streetheart: Minna Parikka Arts & cultureDesign Helsinki’s streetheart: Minna Parikka Ask Finnish shoe designer Minna Parikka what a typical day in her life looks like, and you won’t get a straight answer.
The art of Finnish cottage life Life & societySociety The art of Finnish cottage life In Finland, retreating to the summer cottage helps maintain wellbeing by tuning into nature, resting and relaxing.
New toolbox for presenting Finland Life & society New toolbox for presenting Finland Planning to give a presentation about Finland for your colleagues, clients, classmates or friends? We offer a presentation toolbox, complete with informative speaking points….
Scenic Finnish retreat inspires artists Arts & cultureVisual arts Scenic Finnish retreat inspires artists What is life like for international artists in the picture-perfect Finnish landscape at the Arteles Creative Centre?
To Hell’s Lake and back in Finland Life & societyEnvironment To Hell’s Lake and back in Finland Unlike what its name might imply, Helvetinjärvi (Hell’s Lake) National Park offers peace and a feast for the senses.
Island ambience by the Finnish capital Life & societySlideshows Island ambience by the Finnish capital Espoo, west of Helsinki, runs summer ferries to coastal islands where you’ll find cafés, observation towers and campsites.
Finnish event gets women into programming Business & innovationTechnology Finnish event gets women into programming Rails Girls, a worldwide movement encouraging women to try app building and programming, began with one event in Finland.
On safari to see rare Finnish lake seals Life & societyEnvironment On safari to see rare Finnish lake seals Our reporter embarks on a safari on Finland’s largest lake, Lake Saimaa, to catch a glimpse of the world’s rarest seal.
Finnish motorsport drivers have speed in their genes Life & societySports Finnish motorsport drivers have speed in their genes The Finns are fascinated by, and very good at, motorsports – high-speed cooperation between humans and technology.
