Northern Finnish city of Oulu offers magical mix of tech and culture
As Oulu steps into the spotlight as the European Capital of Culture, the city is blending cutting-edge technology with its famously offbeat cultural spirit.
Here are two Finnish apps that help build real-life connections
In Finland, community often grows through shared hobbies, neighbourhood traditions and, increasingly, digital platforms that make it easier to ask for and offer help.
Finnish artist creates world’s largest light installation in Australia
World-renowned light artist Kari Kola sets up the world’s largest light installation in southwestern Australia, together with photonics experts from his eastern Finnish hometown, Joensuu.
Chill skills: Finnish icebreakers and snow-how are more relevant than ever
Finnish ice and snow expertise was born out of necessity and transformed into cutting-edge innovations with global appeal. As winters get warmer with climate change, this snow-how is in more demand than ever.
Finnish company creates an innovative sand battery
Polar Night Energy has developed a thermal energy storage system which supplements renewable energy sources and reduces our dependence on fossil fuels.
Helsinki underground: Where the city plays, swims and shelters
Beneath Helsinki’s streets lies a second city that is carefully planned and actively used. From playgrounds to rehearsal rooms, the Finnish capital has turned preparedness into part of everyday urban life.
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