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Finnish motorsport drivers have speed in their genes

The Finns are fascinated by, and very good at, motorsports – high-speed cooperation between humans and technology.

No night tonight: Finnish Midsummer days last forever

Midsummer in Finland always makes a splash, whether it’s the spray from swimmers diving into a lake or the splatter of raindrops on the treetops. This video catches both, as well as the long days that never quite turn into night.

Life & society Travel

The best things in Helsinki are absolutely free

On a budget? You can still get the most out of your visit to Helsinki.

Arts & culture Music

Your top 10 Finnish bands

In every genre, Finnish bands are playing to packed houses. Here are the top 10 according to a survey on our FB page.

Arts & culture Music

Finnish soul-jazz supergroup rules

Who are the Northern Governors? How’s their debut album? And what does a Finnish band have to do with Nigeria?

Life & society Video

Summer adventure in Helsinki

See summer life in Helsinki with a local guide on our whirlwind video tour. (Photo: Niklas Sjöblom/Taivasalla)

Business & innovation Sports

Alpine land without Alps

Jouni Palosaari helped lift Lapland’s Levi ski resort from small-time holiday destination to World Cup slalom venue.

Life & society Travel

Helsinki brings on the brunch

What could be better than brunch? We tour the capital’s best brunch locations, from the traditional to the edgy.