Delicacies from the top of the world go down well: northern Finnish recipes
The northernmost part of Finland has its own culinary specialities, including recipes that use unusually flavourful potatoes, delicate orange cloudberries and reindeer meat.
Everything matters: Volunteering time and talent to help Finland’s environment
From deploying underwater sensors to building nesting sites in the snow for the endangered Saimaa ringed seal, people in Finland contribute their skills to preserve the natural world.
Ambition and big hearts guide Finnish women’s football to Euro 2022 and beyond
A collective ethic, ambition and pure talent are the keys to the success of the Finnish national women’s football team, which has already secured a place in Euro 2022 and is seeking to qualify for the next world cup.
Finnish design company Iittala celebrates 140 years of creating a world in glass
The town of Iittala, 125 kilometres (75 miles) north of Helsinki, has a tradition of glassblowing and design that goes all the way back to 1881. As the Iittala brand celebrates 140 years of creativity, we look at its prominent place in Finnish design.
Extending your Finnish speech reach: Speaking Finnish like the Finns
When learning any language, you’ll notice that real people don’t talk exactly like the examples in your course literature. That’s the start of a new adventure, and you’ll soon sound more authentic than ever. We even have a list of spoken Finnish expressions to help you get going.
Åland marks centenary of autonomy agreement with a year full of events
The 100-year anniversary of a unique and enduring agreement in the Åland Islands is the occasion for a yearlong programme of special events and celebrations.
Excitement mounts as Finland’s men’s football team makes its Euro debut
Finland’s appearance in their first major men’s football tournament, in summer 2021, is a dream come true for long-suffering supporters of the Eagle-Owls.
