Torilla tavataan: Where Finns meet when the country triumphs
When Finland wins big on the international stage, the celebration spills into the streets. Torilla tavataan – “meet on the market square” – is the call to share the moment together.
Can Finland win Eurovision again? Meet the musicians everyone is watching
Finnish violin virtuoso Linda Lampenius and popstar Pete Parkkonen are among the early favourites to win the Eurovision Song Contest, with “Liekinheitin” (Flamethrower). We meet them ahead of this year’s event, taking place in Vienna, Austria.
Finnish contemporary circus piece Tempo tours Venice, Singapore and more
Kalle Nio’s visually striking Tempo is enjoying international attention, including a spot at Venice’s Biennale Danza. It’s the first Finnish performance at the Venice event in over 20 years.
Finland might not be famous for what is usually considered “bikini weather.” But here, swimwear is worn year-round – from summer lakes to winter ice holes and steamy saunas.
Northern Finnish city of Oulu offers magical mix of tech and culture
As Oulu steps into the spotlight as the European Capital of Culture, the city is blending cutting-edge technology with its famously offbeat cultural spirit.
Finnish fashion houses greet spring with clean lines and colour
Spring in Finland brings a shift in mindset. Daylight hours increase, calendars fill up and wardrobes need to keep pace. The approach is simple: practical, polished and contemplated.
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