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Helsinki Design Week 2017: It’s all about Q&A
Arts & cultureWebpick

Helsinki Design Week 2017: It’s all about Q&A

This year Helsinki Design Week is looking for questions and answers, and has named its theme accordingly: Q&A. The annual design festival takes over the Finnish capital from September 7 to 17, 2017.

Tagged in ArtDesignHelsinkiWebpick
Hearts of art beat strong in Suomenlinna’s island life
Life & societySociety

Hearts of art beat strong in Suomenlinna’s island life

For most people, Helsinki’s sea fortress is a place for an enjoyable daily escape. For a lucky few, it’s home.

Tagged in HelsinkiLifestyleSociety
Figure skating world focuses on Finland
Life & societySports

Figure skating world focuses on Finland

Fans from all over the globe converge on the Finnish capital for the 2017 World Figure Skating Championships.

Tagged in FunHelsinkiSports
Stopovers in Finland growing in popularity
Business & innovationTravel

Stopovers in Finland growing in popularity

When you pass through Helsinki Airport on a trip, it’s easy and convenient to experience what Finland has to offer.

Tagged in ArcticFinland 100HelsinkiLaplandTravel
Finland: We’re number 3, we’re number 3!
Life & societyWebpick

Finland: We’re number 3, we’re number 3!

Publishing its recommendations for 2017, premium travel and guidebook brand Lonely Planet ranks Finland third on its Best in Travel 2017 list of countries. Finland is the only European nation to make it into the top ten.

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A unique filming location
Arts & cultureFilm

A unique filming location

From the Arctic beauty of Lapland to Helsinki’s diverse backdrops, international filmmakers have been using Finland as a movie location for decades.

Tagged in FilmHelsinkiLaplandPop culture
Runners’ Super Week in Helsinki 8–12 June
Life & societyWebpick

Runners’ Super Week in Helsinki 8–12 June

The highlight of the Runners’ Super Week is Helsinki Half Marathon on Saturday morning.

Tagged in HealthHelsinkiLifestyleWebpick
Lux Helsinki spreads light and warmth
Arts & cultureSlideshows

Lux Helsinki spreads light and warmth

When the dark months are here, we really need some illumination to light up Helsinki and our minds, too.

Tagged in HelsinkiSlideshowsUrbanVisual arts

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