90%

Amount of bottles and cans recycled in Finland

Source: Palpa

Gathering experiences of working life in Finland
Business & innovationWork

Gathering experiences of working life in Finland

Finland is looking for international talent to join its workforce, especially for positions in the health and ICT sectors. Professors of practice Jamie Hyneman and Jorma Turunen talk about their experiences working in Finland. We also speak to startup entrepreneurs Iranthi Gomes and Anna Fatima Sambou about launching a business in the country.

In northern Finland, three unconventional Sámi artists talk about culture and craft
Arts & cultureFilm

In northern Finland, three unconventional Sámi artists talk about culture and craft

A documentary directed by Auri Ahola traces the career trajectories of three unusual Sámi artists as they discuss their connections to Sámi culture and the landscape of the far north. The film is embedded in our article for you to watch.

University of Helsinki presents health and sustainability innovations at startup mega-event Slush
Business & innovationWebpick

University of Helsinki presents health and sustainability innovations at startup mega-event Slush

The University of Helsinki is at Slush, the world’s leading startup event (held annually in the Finnish capital – November 20–21 in 2024), to show off high-quality research that gives rise to future innovations and technologies.

Hold on to summer: Sunny Flow Fest memories in Helsinki last through the autumn and beyond
Arts & cultureMusic

Hold on to summer: Sunny Flow Fest memories in Helsinki last through the autumn and beyond

Flow Festival is an extravaganza, the highlight of the summer for multitudes of music fans in Finland. With interviews and a photo show, we attempt to bottle its essence so we can make the summer last longer, even as autumn is increasingly in the air.

2015

Helsinki Fashion Week held for the first time

Source: Helsinki Fashion Week