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.
Your honeymoon with the Finnish language Life & societyLanguage Your honeymoon with the Finnish language Want to have fun unlocking the mysteries of the Finnish language and the Finnish brain? See these three dictionaries.
Art apart: Top 8 Helsinki-area home museums Life & societyVisual arts Art apart: Top 8 Helsinki-area home museums Around the Finnish capital, homes of historically prominent artists and other cultural figures offer art and scenic settings.
Starry-eyed study of Finnish Life & societyLanguage Starry-eyed study of Finnish We look at three books that will help take your Finnish to the next level – and it will be practically painless.
Surname stories: Land of the –nens Life & societyLanguage Surname stories: Land of the –nens Delve into the meanings of Finnish surnames, starting with the suffix “–nen.” And can Mr Wolf live beside the Littlepigs?
Vegetarian inroads into Christmas dinner ChristmasCuisine Vegetarian inroads into Christmas dinner Vegetarian cooks are helping nontraditional foods compete with ham for a place in Finnish Christmas banquets.
The humble Number One: Finland Life & societySociety The humble Number One: Finland We Finns are sometimes accused of being too modest about our achievements, but this article makes a dent in that reputation.
Finnish traditions stay strong in the US ChristmasChristmas traditions Finnish traditions stay strong in the US We visit the US to see how Finnish customs and Christmas traditions are enduring in small-town Minnesota.
Alternative Christmas gifts on the rise ChristmasModern Christmas Alternative Christmas gifts on the rise Tired of giving friends and family “just more stuff”? Buy gifts in their name for people in need, through a charity.
Newsweek: Finland is best in the world Life & societySociety Newsweek: Finland is best in the world With the whole world to choose from, what is the best place to live? Finland, says Newsweek.
Learning to love Christmas Peace in Finland ChristmasChristmas traditions Learning to love Christmas Peace in Finland An American learns what Christmas Peace means while discovering many ways of celebrating the holidays in Finland.
Show me the way to the next pikkujoulu (Finnish pre-Christmas party) ChristmasModern Christmas Show me the way to the next pikkujoulu (Finnish pre-Christmas party) In the weeks before Christmas, Finland seems overrun by party fever. It’s the pikkujoulu (pre-Christmas party) season.
