Read more Life & societyWellbeing Taking an icy plunge in Finnish waters For many Finns, winter is the time for swimming in freezing water, in holes cut in the ice. There’s even a national championship. What on earth makes people want to do this?
Read more Business & innovationHealth Finnish scientists: Pine-bud bacteria may help cure humans Researchers at the University of Oulu have discovered that bacteria found in pine buds may hold the key to new treatments for conditions including Alzheimer’s and macular degeneration.
Read more Business & innovationDesign Design and high tech meet in Finland Companies are finding success in the marriage of two of Finland’s great strengths: design and technology.
Read more Business & innovationTechnology Inventive Finnish tech improving healthcare Health technology forms one of Finland’s fastest-growing industries. Here we look at two companies with only one thing in common: Finnish medical expertise.
Read more Life & societyWellbeing Enabling active ageing in Finland Keeping Finland’s older citizens physically and socially active is of crucial importance for a society that is greying fast.
Read more Life & societyWebpick Runners’ Super Week in Helsinki 8–12 June The highlight of the Runners’ Super Week is Helsinki Half Marathon on Saturday morning.
