Gymnaestrada makes Helsinki move and shake Life & societySports Gymnaestrada makes Helsinki move and shake The world’s largest gymnastics event happens in Helsinki from July 12 to 18, 2015. It invites gymnasts to perform rather than compete.
Finland’s pop-up carnival of good taste Life & societyCuisine Finland’s pop-up carnival of good taste Restaurant Day lets anyone set up a pop-up resto. The Helsinki idea has quickly spread in Finland and abroad.
Balancing studies and fun in Finland Life & societyEducation Balancing studies and fun in Finland You may have heard rumours about Finland’s unconventional student culture, but you have no idea what you’re getting into.
Don’t mess with Finnish jazz Arts & cultureMusic Don’t mess with Finnish jazz With thriving festivals and clubs across the country, jazz fans in Finland have never had it as good as they do now.
Finland shows carnival colours on May Day Life & societySlideshows Finland shows carnival colours on May Day All of Finland goes wild every year on May Day. Our photographers capture the spirit of the holiday in a slideshow.
Intrepid Finnish bands mix music and fun Arts & cultureMusic Intrepid Finnish bands mix music and fun Hear how three high-energy Helsinki bands fearlessly mix musical styles for fun: Mopo, Dalindèo and Ricky-Tick Big Band.
Let there be light in wintery Helsinki Life & societySlideshows Let there be light in wintery Helsinki Our photographers take to the streets for Lux Helsinki’s light installations, which illuminate the city every January.
Finnish comics draw a diverse fan base Arts & cultureVisual arts Finnish comics draw a diverse fan base Finnish comics are gaining recognition abroad and the respect for Finnish education know-how extends to the field of comics as well.
