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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.

Life & society History

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.

Life & society Sports

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.

Life & society Family

Finnish society places value on family time and inclusivity

The significance that Finnish people attach to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day may reflect something that goes beyond the holidays themselves. It may be indicative of the way Finland, as a society, views and supports parents and families.

Life & society Cuisine

A whole bunch of brunch for May Day: Finland’s festival of spring arrives

May Day, traditionally the wildest party of the year in Finland, starts on April 30 and continues on May 1, when people take to the parks for a picnic brunch. Chef Timo Lepistö provides us with recipes that fit the holiday.

Life & society Environment

Finland’s carbon handprints and roadmaps show path to carbon neutrality by 2035

Finland has set itself the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2035, one of the most ambitious targets of any country in the industrialised world. Is that feasible, and how does the Finnish government plan to do it? And what’s a “carbon handprint”?

Life & society Environment

Trams roll into Tampere, Finland in time for the city’s carbon neutrality goals

Tampere’s long-anticipated Ratikka tramline brings a new element to the cityscape while helping cut carbon emissions and contributing to the local economy.

Arts & culture Art

Helsinki show spotlights the continual renewal of an age-old Finnish art form

It’s a word that many find difficult to pronounce, but the technique and designs of “ryijy” tapestries hold a special place in Finnish culture. We visit an extensive ryijy exhibition at Kunsthalle Helsinki to see a traditional art form that remains vibrant.