Finlandia by Jean Sibelius Arts & cultureMusic Finlandia by Jean Sibelius Finlandia forms Jean Sibelius’s most famous composition. Read about it and listen to it here.
Eero Saarinen: architect for a new world Arts & cultureArchitecture Eero Saarinen: architect for a new world A long-awaited exhibition about Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen continues its tour, now in the US.
Finnish resolve: efficient farming in extreme conditions Life & societySociety Finnish resolve: efficient farming in extreme conditions Modern country life: A computer milks the cows on the Immonen family farm, and the cows aren’t complaining.
A bashful star – Harri Koskinen Arts & cultureDesign A bashful star – Harri Koskinen We meet Harri Koskinen, a famous designer who is so modest that he doesn’t even admit to being modest.
Finnish recipes Life & societyCuisine Finnish recipes Something you can try at home: We present the best of traditional Finnish cooking in recipe format.
Family-friendly Finland Life & societySociety Family-friendly Finland We follow one set of parents to see what life is like with young children in Finland.
The Åland example: Autonomy protects a minority Life & societySociety The Åland example: Autonomy protects a minority The autonomy of the peaceful Åland archipelago west of Finland could also serve as a model for resolving conflicts elsewhere.
Sámi language in the digital age Life & societySociety Sámi language in the digital age Even in the digital age, language and identity are closely linked. Computer spellcheckers help the Sámi languages hold their own.
Helsinki’s Senate Square Life & societyHistory Helsinki’s Senate Square We recount how the buildings around Senate Square, including the landmark Lutheran Cathedral, got their start.
Timo Sarpaneva Arts & cultureDesign Timo Sarpaneva “People can carry their holidays with them, and rest when they wish,” said Timo Sarpaneva, one of the greats of Finnish design.
Parliamentarism in Finland Life & societyPolitics Parliamentarism in Finland Just about everything you need to know about the Finnish government.
Finland’s parliament: pioneer of gender equality Life & societyPolitics Finland’s parliament: pioneer of gender equality In 1906, the Finnish Parliament became the first in the world to allow all women to run for office.
When everyone in Finland got the vote Life & societyPolitics When everyone in Finland got the vote Universal suffrage has been Finnish law since 1906, when Finland became the first European country to recognise women’s right to vote.
Coat of arms Facts, stats and infoSymbols Coat of arms Have you ever wondered where the lion in Finland’s coat of arms comes from?
The Finnish national anthem Facts, stats and infoSymbols The Finnish national anthem Find out more about the Finnish national anthem, which was first sung in Swedish.
Business and investment info Business & innovationBusiness Business and investment info Looking into doing business with or investing in Finland? These are the most relevant links to get you started.
Study and work info Facts, stats and infoWork Study and work info Looking into studying or working in Finland? Here are the best links to start with.
