Go ahead and jump! ChristmasSports Go ahead and jump! Our New Year surprise emoji celebrates Finnish ski-jumping madness and its ex officio representative, the world’s most successful ski jumper ever, Matti Nykänen.
A Finnish Heavy Christmas to one and all! ChristmasMusic A Finnish Heavy Christmas to one and all! In the heartland of heavy metal a group of head-banging musicians are raising funds for charity by rocking up well-loved Finnish Christmas carols.
Christmas Eve in a candlelit Finnish cemetery ChristmasChristmas traditions Christmas Eve in a candlelit Finnish cemetery Visiting the cemetery forms part of many Finns’ Christmas rituals. Hey, it’s not as morbid as it might sound.
Oh-so-sweet Finnish Christmas! ChristmasCuisine Oh-so-sweet Finnish Christmas! Finnish Christmas is filled with mouth-watering treats and taste-bud-tickling delicacies. Beware of the sugar rush!
From the virtuoso to virtuosi Arts & cultureMusic From the virtuoso to virtuosi The most famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius turns 150 years
The Hot Event in the Cold North Business & innovationTechnology The Hot Event in the Cold North Slush 2015: Slush is the focal point for startups and tech talent to meet with top-tier international investors, executives and media.
Pop the scientists’ bubbles! Business & innovationUniversities Pop the scientists’ bubbles! Helsinki University is using a competition, the Helsinki Challenge, to develop and fund scientific research. The winners will receive €375,000.
Kemi’s Snow Hotel is a world-famous luxury destination Life & societyWebpick Kemi’s Snow Hotel is a world-famous luxury destination The Snow Hotel in the northern Finnish city of Kemi is made entirely of snow and ice.