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Finland 100

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Life & societyEnvironment

Jubilee park protects Finnish treasures

Finland’s 40th national park opens on June 17, 2017. Hossa protects lovely lakes, wild forests and fascinating prehistoric relics, making it an ideal choice for a jubilee park celebrating 100 years of Finnish independence.
Tagged in Finland 100, National park, Nature
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Life & societyFinland 100

A pun for party people: Finnish Your Dinner, under the sky

What makes an outdoor meal into a full-fledged, unforgettable dining experience? Maybe it’s the white tablecloth.
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Business & innovationEntrepreneurs

Pulled oats conquered Finland: The world is next

Finnish Gold&Green Foods developed a vegan meat alternative that could help mitigate climate change.
Tagged in Arctic, Business, Cuisine, Entrepreneurs, Finland 100, ThisisFINLAND Magazine
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Life & societyWebpick

Finland offers excellent challenges for runners

On its website, Run in Finland lists the country’s most interesting international running events for you and your friends.
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Life & societyWebpick

100 objects from Finland – 100 years of Finnish independence

See Finland through examples of everyday, industrial, innovative and even amusing products.
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Finnish author Minna Canth could, and she did

During her wide-ranging and consequential career, Minna Canth advocated for women’s rights and social causes. Her legacy continues; Minna Canth Day is celebrated annually on her birthday, March 19.
Tagged in Education, Equality, Finland 100, Gender, Literature
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Business & innovationSports

Finnish lake finds fame in kicksled culture

The municipality of Säkylä is making a name for itself with kicksleds – a fleet of 100 of them in 2017, to match Finland’s celebration of 100 years of independence. What’s a kicksled? It’s traditional Finnish snow-how in action.
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Life & societyPolitics

Finland launches International Gender Equality Prize

On International Women’s Day, March 8, Finland announces its new International Gender Equality Prize, highlighting the country’s role as a leader in gender equality issues.
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