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Writer explores basic income in Finland, first-hand

Finland wants to know if finding a job is easier when unemployment benefits are replaced by a basic income. Author Tuomas Muraja shares his experiences of the basic-income trial, which runs from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.

Life & society Politics

Finland expects refreshingly unsurprising presidential election

As Finnish voters prepare to choose a president, political reporter Unto Hämäläinen explains why the incumbent, Sauli Niinistö, enjoys such popularity, and what to expect from the election.

Life & society Fun

Imagination galloping wild in Finland

Young Finns are swapping live horses for intricate, handmade hobbyhorses. And the world is following suit!

Life & society Sports

Grab your skateboard: Finnish architect creates sculpted skate-scapes

For Helsinkian Janne Saario, a childhood passion for skateboarding led to a pro career. Later he became one of the few architects in the world to focus on site-specific skateparks as high-quality urban spaces that inspire skaters and flow with the landscape.

Christmas Santa Claus

Finland’s ambassador of Christmas

Santa’s an ambassador of Christmas, telling kids across the world about snow, elves, reindeer and more.

Christmas Modern Christmas

My first Finnish Christmas: Cold but cosy

An Englishman who has lived in Helsinki for decades recalls the magic of his first Christmas in Finland.

Christmas Santa Claus

Amid preparations at home in Finland, Santa says Christmas deliveries will go ahead

Approaching the end of another year filled with coronavirus concerns and travel restrictions, Santa Claus wants everyone to know that he will not be deterred from delivering presents to the world’s children.

Arts & culture Webpick

Experience Circus from Finland!

The compelling visuality and strong sense of physical presence captivates audiences and makes circus art from Finland powerful, unique and recognisable.

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