Finnish fashion designer makes ecoluxury Arts & cultureDesign Finnish fashion designer makes ecoluxury Minna Hepburn may be the only designer with a war studies degree. Nowadays she creates ecologically sustainable fashion.
Moving pictures from Schjerfbeck’s world Arts & cultureVisual arts Moving pictures from Schjerfbeck’s world Marking her 150th birthday, Finnish museums honour Helene Schjerfbeck, a bold artist who was ahead of her time.
Good taste with passion – 21 years rewarded Business & innovationTechnology Good taste with passion – 21 years rewarded Linus Torvalds has won the Millennium Technology Prize for developing the open source operating system Linux, used by millions of people worldwide.
Åland treasures maritime memories Life & societySociety Åland treasures maritime memories The new, improved, swashbuckling Maritime Museum is open in Mariehamn, capital of Finland’s autonomous Åland Islands.
Pedal power: Helsinki likes bikes Life & societySports Pedal power: Helsinki likes bikes It’s healthy, ecological and cheap. Rediscover the benefits of cycling in the Finnish capital as a new bike path opens.
Finnish-Korean design duo shares secrets Arts & cultureDesign Finnish-Korean design duo shares secrets The Helsinki-based creative duo, known as COMPANY, has been successfully designing, exhibiting and touring since 2000.
Movies and midnight sun in Sodankylä, in the Finnish far north Arts & cultureFilm Movies and midnight sun in Sodankylä, in the Finnish far north The Midnight Sun Film Festival, held in Sodankylä, Finnish Lapland each June, is an event that all film lovers should experience in their lifetime.
Go with the flow along the Vantaa River Life & societySlideshows Go with the flow along the Vantaa River Slideshow: Explore the picturesque Vantaa River, the perfect place to swim, canoe, fish or cycle, just outside Helsinki.
Sustainable learning branches out Life & societyEducation Sustainable learning branches out Finnish e-learning innovation Environment Online combats climate change and even promotes world peace.
Education evolves at a dream of a school Life & societyEducation Education evolves at a dream of a school An electronic portfolio called the Learning Diary shows how education is evolving in Finland.
Helsinki turns tables, grows greener Arts & cultureDesign Helsinki turns tables, grows greener At the very centre of Helsinki, urban gardening sprouts amid disused railway tracks.
The key to the nation’s success Life & societyEducation The key to the nation’s success Find out about the strengths and highlights of Finland’s internationally renowned, award-winning education system.
Finnish Lapland welcomes new Sámi centre Life & societySociety Finnish Lapland welcomes new Sámi centre Finland’s indigenous Sámi celebrate the unique new Sajos cultural and political centre (see Northern Lights video).
Finnish Church aims to be down-to-earth Life & societySociety Finnish Church aims to be down-to-earth Bishop of Helsinki Irja Askola is ready to talk with everyone in the surrounding community.
Aku Louhimies: The illusionist of truth Arts & cultureFilm Aku Louhimies: The illusionist of truth Director Aku Louhimies offers a grimy view of Finland, yet says his film Naked Harbour is more about hope than despair.
The crow and his friends Life & societySlideshows The crow and his friends Slideshow: Engaging nature photos ranging from northern Finnish scenery to Helsinki crows with a sense of humour.
Finnish music godfather up for a Grammy Arts & cultureMusic Finnish music godfather up for a Grammy Exclusive interview: Einojuhani Rautavaara’s first opera, suppressed during the Cold War, now goes to the Grammies.
