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Figure skating world focuses on Finland
Life & societySports

Figure skating world focuses on Finland

Fans from all over the globe converge on the Finnish capital for the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships.

Tagged in FunHelsinkiSports
Genuine Finnish mermaid makes a real splash
Business & innovationSports

Genuine Finnish mermaid makes a real splash

Disbelief floats away as a real Finnish mermaid called Riia enchants audiences with appearances at spas and swimming pools across the country. She even runs classes for aspiring young mermaids.

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Taking an icy plunge in Finnish waters
Life & societyWellbeing

Taking an icy plunge in Finnish waters

For many Finns, winter is the time for swimming in freezing water, in holes cut in the ice. There’s even a national championship. What on earth makes people want to do this?

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Finnish star Markkanen makes mark in America
Life & societySports

Finnish star Markkanen makes mark in America

Lauri Markkanen is making his NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls. This is the story of how he got there.

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Finnish lake finds fame in kicksled culture
Business & innovationSports

Finnish lake finds fame in kicksled culture

The municipality of Säkylä is making a name for itself with kicksleds – a fleet of 100 of them in 2017, to match Finland’s celebration of 100 years of independence. What’s a kicksled? It’s traditional Finnish snow-how in action.

Tagged in ArcticFinland 100FinnishnessSkatingSportsWinter
Finland launches International Gender Equality Prize
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Finland launches International Gender Equality Prize

On International Women’s Day, March 8, 2017, Finland announced its new International Gender Equality Prize, highlighting the country’s role as a leader in gender equality issues.

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Stopovers in Finland growing in popularity
Business & innovationTravel

Stopovers in Finland growing in popularity

When you pass through Helsinki Airport on a trip, it’s easy and convenient to experience what Finland has to offer.

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Daredevil Dudesons take Finnish innovations to extremes
Business & innovationWebpick

Daredevil Dudesons take Finnish innovations to extremes

Finns are brave, ambitious, daring and courageous. To see what we mean, just watch the newest videos by the Dudesons.

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