Only local sources: A Finnish chef creates acclaimed cuisine in a small town
When chef Remi Trémouille returned to his roots in Eastern Finland he discovered the importance of a strong local community. All ingredients in his kitchen come from nearby producers, which means the menu sometimes surprises even the chef himself.
Why Finland’s Moomin books still matter in today’s world
The Moomins and the Great Flood, by the Finnish writer and artist Tove Jansson, was published in 1945. The first Moomin book introduces the central characters and themes like love, respect and belonging, for which Jansson and the extended family of Moomins became internationally renowned.
We visit two innovative Finnish businesses – a discount retailer and a Michelin Green Star restaurant – to see how food culture is shifting from consumption to conservation.
7 surprising things that Finnish companies are making out of wood
Clothes, car batteries, fish feed – you name it. Some of the world’s most creative and commercially promising wood-based innovations come from Finland, and many are made from industry by-products. Here are just a few.
Nordic cooperation covers everything from art to economics
The Nordic region is very diverse, but its citizens have many values in common. We hear from two significant Nordic institutions about their work in Finland and abroad.
Inventive Finnish company makes construction ideas float
Bluet, a young Finnish company with an imaginative approach, has become a global leader in the new industry of floating leisure structures: buildings, swimming pools, football fields, concert stages and more.
Art you can be a part of: Designers discuss Finnish video game Alan Wake and the evolution of games
They reflect society, they make us cry, they make us hold our breath in anticipation. Video games combine several forms of art, but they’re built on the power of interactive storytelling. Makers of the global hit series Alan Wake from the Finnish video game developer Remedy Entertainment tell us how it’s done.
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