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Finnish universities among global elite
Lappeenranta University of Technology, Helsinki University, Aalto University, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Jyväskylä, Tampere, Turku, Eastern Finland, sustainable technologies, environment, global climate change, Anneli Pauli
Life & societyEducation

Finnish universities among global elite

Times Higher Education names seven Finnish universities for world-class excellence. We visit the newest one on the list.

Tagged in EducationResearchUniversities
PKN’s Finnish punk roars into Eurovision
PKN, Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät, Helsinki, Finland, Eurovision Song Contest 2015, Vienna, Austria, punk band, music
Arts & cultureMusic

PKN’s Finnish punk roars into Eurovision

This year’s Finnish band in Eurovision is unique in several ways – and is creating a media stir around the globe.

Tagged in Music
Demystifying Finnish dairy food
A bowl of milk and strawberries.
Life & societyCuisine

Demystifying Finnish dairy food

The range of dairy products in a Finnish supermarket can seem overwhelming, but don’t cry over unspilt milk.

Tagged in CuisineWellbeing
Finland’s Northern Lights viewfinder
A man viewing a video of northern lights.
Life & societyTravel

Finland’s Northern Lights viewfinder

Slideshow: Why would you repeatedly brave the freezing, northern Finnish winter night? To photograph the Northern Lights!

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Alternative Kalevala in the making
Alternative bear cult Kalevala, Finland
Arts & cultureLiterature

Alternative Kalevala in the making

The Finnish national epic Kalevala leans on Christianity – how about another Kalevala based on bear cults and shamanism?

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Samuji’s Finnish clothing tells a story
Samu-Jussi Koski, Samuji, Marimekko, Finnish fashion, men, women, environment, quality, timelessness, wool, cotton, silk, linen, Helsinki, Finland
Arts & cultureDesign

Samuji’s Finnish clothing tells a story

We visit Finnish clothing designer Samu-Jussi Koski, who runs the Samuji label, known for quality and timelessness.

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Finnish skiers go with the snow flow
Cross-country skiing trend, skate-skiing, Finlandia Ski, Lahti, young urban skiers, Helsinki, Finland
Life & societySports

Finnish skiers go with the snow flow

Finland’s cross-country skiing tradition remains dynamic, from young urban skiers to crowd-attracting annual races.

Tagged in FunSportsWellbeing
Game on! The 9 most important Finnish video games in history
Business & innovationWebpick

Game on! The 9 most important Finnish video games in history

These days, Finland rules when it comes to mobile games.

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