Unusual speed dating in Finland offers a new way to meet people
Speed-dating events are drawing crowds in Helsinki, but not for the reasons you might think. We visit with Tatskatytöt (“tattoo girls”) to see what attracts people and keeps them coming back.
Nordic noir is a crime fiction genre that thrives on unease: society is broken, and the winter never quite ends. Finnish author Satu Rämö’s bestselling Hildur series, now headed for television, continues the grim tradition while revealing a glimpse of humanity within the darkness.
Finnish dads are taking more parental leave than ever – let’s take a look
We visit a Helsinki family to glimpse the daily life of a father on parental leave. His months at home with his toddler are full of the kind of ordinary moments that matter most.
9 years and counting: Finland is first in the World Happiness Report
The World Happiness Report singles out Finland as the happiest country in the world in 2026, for the ninth year running. To celebrate, we seek out people named Onni (Happiness) to ask what makes them happy (see video).
Happiness doesn’t just happen. In Finland, it’s the result of strong social systems and a culture of wellbeing that has been carefully built over the past 100 years.
Libraries the Finnish way: welcoming, wild and wonderful
From reading dogs to 3D printers, Finnish libraries are reinventing what it means to be the home of learning and information. Here are some activities you can do in many Finnish libraries.
Trams carry the future in Helsinki and elsewhere in Finland
From the hum of the motor to the clatter of the tracks, people connect Helsinki’s trams with modern daily life and historical memories. This mode of transport will play a central role in the future of the capital and other cities in Finland.
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