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.
The headbanger throws his phone away and goes to sauna Life & societyFinnishness The headbanger throws his phone away and goes to sauna This year our Christmas calendar is full of Finnish emotions (is there such a thing?). The first three emojis of the Finland sticker set are here!
When the sun doesn’t rise in northern Finland Life & societyWebpick When the sun doesn’t rise in northern Finland The Polar Night Counter shows how long kaamos, the season with no sunrise, lasts in northern Finland. It also shows how long is left before the winter solstice.
