Endangered Finnish seals get winter help from locals
A Finnish nature lover shows us what his winter looks like: shovelling snow on a lakeshore to help the rare Saimaa ringed seal overcome problems caused by climate change.
Although climate change, as noted by the Finnish Meteorological Institute, is evident in Finnish winter temperatures, ice in the Baltic Sea remains an annual obstacle for sea traffic. A fleet of icebreakers clears the shipping lanes (slideshow).
Finland cooks up special menu for centenary celebration
One hundred years after achieving independence, Finland serves up a celebratory menu. The accompanying recipes and how-to videos mean you can also replicate the delectable dishes.
Icebreakers are a great showpiece of Finland’s Arctic know-how. Take a cruise with icebreaker Sampo and try floating in the icy sea – an ice-breaking experience not to forget!