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Turning Finnish nature into ink: A peek inside Seed Art Studio

Seed Art Studio founder Rushan Nasretdin turns acorn caps, alder cones and aronia berries into ink. Her workshops offer a new way to connect with Finnish nature through curiosity and experimentation.

Business & innovation Startups

Finnish startups go beyond buzzwords

Finland’s startup scene is powered by purpose, resilience and a deep belief in doing things differently. And when entrepreneurs need support, they can rely on each other.

Business & innovation Technology

How Finland is future-proofing encryption for the quantum computing era

Finland is helping build the quantum computers that could one day break the internet’s encryption – while also leading the race to ensure they don’t.

Business & innovation Business

How Finland’s west coast became a global boatbuilding hub

From bespoke superyachts to rugged rescue vessels, towns on Finland’s west coast build boats for demanding conditions.

Business & innovation Cuisine

Finnish chef Arto Rastas brings Nordic flavours to Cristiano Ronaldo

From northern Finland to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Arto Rastas has taken Finnish cuisine far beyond its borders. Football star Cristiano Ronaldo is among those drawn to his clean, ingredient-led approach.

Business & innovation Innovation

Finnish entrepreneurs’ innovative office pods mix tech and design

The Finnish company Framery makes what you might call phone booths for the 21st century. Their office pods fulfil a range of seemingly contradictory requirements and are in demand around the world.

Business & innovation Fashion

In Finland, swimwear isn’t just for summer

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.

Business & innovation Startups

Finnish company creates an innovative sand battery

Polar Night Energy has developed a thermal energy storage system which supplements renewable energy sources and reduces our dependence on fossil fuels.

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