We meet five people who live in Åland, a picturesque archipelago that belongs to Finland but is Swedish-speaking. Located between Finland and Sweden, Åland celebrates Autonomy Day every year on June 9.
Although Mannerheim is one of the most famous figures in Finnish history, many people have no inkling of the details they may discover on a visit to his home.
Soldier then president, Mannerheim took Finland from war to peace
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim became president in 1944, at a most unusual, utterly astonishing phase of Finland’s political history. June 4, 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Statesman from humble background, Mauno Koivisto led Finland into EU
Finland’s ninth president, Mauno Koivisto, was the first person from a working-class background to hold the office. A true internationalist, he worked to build peace around the world.
The story of Flatlight Creative House began with skateboarding in the early 2000s, as the company founder Miikka Niemi rolled behind his friends with a VHS camera on his shoulder.
ThisisFINLAND sends British reporter Tim Bird, a longtime Helsinki resident, to chat with Tim Walker, an American teacher and more recent arrival who is attracting attention with his blogs, articles and books about life and work in Finland.
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.
Pronouncing Finnish: The kalsarikännit video edition
The Chicago Tribune, Vogue and other major media are onto an exceptional Finnish word: kalsarikännit. How do you even say that?
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