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Torilla tavataan: Where Finns meet when the country triumphs

When Finland wins big on the international stage, the celebration spills into the streets. Torilla tavataan – “meet on the market square” – is the call to share the moment together.

Arts & culture Music

Can Finland win Eurovision again? Meet the musicians everyone is watching

Finnish violin virtuoso Linda Lampenius and popstar Pete Parkkonen are among the early favourites to win the Eurovision Song Contest, with “Liekinheitin” (Flamethrower). We meet them ahead of this year’s event, taking place in Vienna, Austria.

Life & society Seasons

Light and laughter: Finland awakens with the joyful arrival of spring

Spring in Finland appears in a rush of light, laughter and lawn games, drawing people outdoors to celebrate nature’s dramatic return.

Life & society Traditions

Why Finnish children dress up as witches at Easter

At Eastertime in Finland, you might find a little witch at your front door, offering a traditional blessing. In return, they hope for a few sweets.

Life & society Winter

Photos from Helsinki: Creating creatures and castles from snow and ice

During a proper, snowy winter with crisp, sub-zero temperatures, Helsinkians embrace ice and snow sculptures with irresistible enthusiasm.

Life & society Winter

Finnish winter fun: Zooming across a frozen lake on an ice route

Across Finland, ploughed and marked routes on frozen bodies of water turn winter landscapes into public playgrounds. On Lake Tuusula, the atmosphere resembles a festival.

Life & society Travel

Where Finnish snow-how meets “Wow!”

Try ice sculpting, join an icebreaker cruise or bathe in a snow sauna. These destinations combine snow-how with hospitality.

Life & society Sports

Finland’s quirky sand skiing world championship also carries a climate warning

Our video shows you a beach on the west coast of Finland where a group of skiers embraces sand instead of snow – not just for sport, but to draw attention to a warming world.

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