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Statesman from humble background, Mauno Koivisto led Finland into EU

Finland’s ninth president, Mauno Koivisto, was the first person from a working-class background to hold the office. A true internationalist, he worked to build peace around the world.

Business & innovation Environment

Build this wall: Finnish company makes fresh air

An innovative Finnish firm is rapidly escalating sales of smart green walls that significantly improve indoor air quality in homes and workplaces.

Business & innovation Arctic

Finland and Arctic Council take aim at climate change

At a meeting in Alaska, Finland takes over from the US as chair of the Arctic Council at a critical moment for the environment and residents of the Arctic region.

Life & society Environment

Still saving Finland’s Saimaa ringed seal

In order to help the highly endangered Saimaa ringed seal, conservationists are harnessing the power of reality TV in the form of a live webcam.

Business & innovation Design

Finnish designer empowers sustainable fashion

Quick fashion leads to quick consumption: Timo Rissanen, a professor at Parsons School of Design in New York, is convinced that fashion houses can create clothing while also conserving resources and preserving nature.

Life & society Education

Finnish kids create media buzz every spring

Every spring a magazine written and illustrated entirely by schoolchildren arrives like a breath of fresh air. It’s a longstanding tradition, especially in southern Finland.

Life & society Society

Finland sees dual benefits from rehab and recycling

The Uusix workshops in Helsinki combine social and environmental values by giving long-term jobseekers a chance to return to working life while making new products out of recycled materials.

Arts & culture Webpick

Finnish author Minna Canth could, and she did

During her wide-ranging and consequential career, Minna Canth advocated for women’s rights and social causes. Her legacy continues; Minna Canth Day is celebrated annually on her birthday, March 19.

things you should and shouldn’t know

Statesman from humble background, Mauno Koivisto led Finland into EU

Build this wall: Finnish company makes fresh air

Finland and Arctic Council take aim at climate change

Still saving Finland’s Saimaa ringed seal

Finnish designer empowers sustainable fashion

Finnish kids create media buzz every spring

Finnish author Minna Canth could, and she did

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things you should and shouldn’t know

Statesman from humble background, Mauno Koivisto led Finland into EU

Build *this* wall: Finnish company makes fresh air

Finland and Arctic Council take aim at climate change

Still saving Finland’s Saimaa ringed seal

Finnish designer empowers sustainable fashion

Finnish kids create media buzz every spring

Finland sees dual benefits from rehab and recycling

Finnish author Minna Canth could, and she did

Hei! Looking for...

Build this wall: Finnish company makes fresh air