The miracle of summer makes winter a distant memory Life & societySociety The miracle of summer makes winter a distant memory We propose a toast to the joys of Finnish summer, which arrives like a miracle after the long, dark Nordic winter.
Defensive victory led the way to peace Life & societyHistory Defensive victory led the way to peace As the Second World War wound down, Finland found its way out from between the superpowers.
Japan: Big in Helsinki Life & societyTravel Japan: Big in Helsinki The Japanese and the Finns have a great deal in common, including design aesthetics and enthusiasm for karaoke. [Note: This article is no longer being updated and contains outdated info.]
View the heart of Helsinki Cathedral Life & societySlideshows View the heart of Helsinki Cathedral Photographer Tim Bird explores Helsinki’s Lutheran Cathedral to show you this popular landmark like you’ve never seen it before (slideshow).
Unveiling Finland’s mediaeval secrets Life & societyHistory Unveiling Finland’s mediaeval secrets A pioneering research project aims to shed light on parchment fragments that represent Finland’s literary culture during the Middle Ages.
Finnish national landscapes Life & societyVideo Finnish national landscapes Seven different videos present scenery and sights from all over Finland.
Who’s afraid of Finnish? Life & societyLanguage Who’s afraid of Finnish? Let’s have a word about the origins and idiosyncrasies of the Finnish language.
The Finnish pain of the profane Life & societyLanguage The Finnish pain of the profane Can the same word be profane and profound? We check up on Finnish swearing habits.
Aimo Sori, what’s your name? Life & societyLanguage Aimo Sori, what’s your name? Discover the hidden meanings behind the names of some famous and not-so-famous Finns.
Light and ice grace the battlements of Suomenlinna in Helsinki Life & societySlideshows Light and ice grace the battlements of Suomenlinna in Helsinki View the captivating winter beauty of Helsinki’s island fortress Suomenlinna, a Unesco World Heritage site.
A day in the life of Helsinki’s Strömberg School Life & societyEducation A day in the life of Helsinki’s Strömberg School Catch a glimpse of the Finnish education system at the progressive Strömberg School in suburban Helsinki.
With free, high-quality education for all Life & societyEducation With free, high-quality education for all The Finnish school system forms the basis of the country’s excellent scores in the PISA study.
Clean claim to fame in northern Finland Life & societyEnvironment Clean claim to fame in northern Finland How a tiny village store in Finnish Lapland grew into a hypermarket powered by clean, renewable energy.
A gem of nature in southeastern Finland Life & societySlideshows A gem of nature in southeastern Finland Just a couple hours from Helsinki, Repovesi National Park forms a nature conservation success story.
Finland’s weather and light Life & societyEnvironment Finland’s weather and light A meteorologically minded guide to the four seasons of Finland.
Concern for a precious sea Life & societyEnvironment Concern for a precious sea With a catchment area spanning nine countries, the Baltic Sea is becoming overloaded.
Treasures of Finland’s boreal forests Life & societyEnvironment Treasures of Finland’s boreal forests Pick them yourself or buy them at the market: the season for berries and mushrooms lasts through summer and autumn.
