In Finland, friendship is what’s celebrated on Valentine’s Day. People give gifts and cards to their best friends; it’s not just for romantic partners.
An international group of young journalists was invited to experience different aspects of Finnish life and society. Here’s what made an impression on them.
Tackling social taboos and running a successful business seldom go hand in hand. Satu Viskari proves that they can as CEO of Mentalwear, purveyor of in-your-face T-shirts.
Hella Hernberg’s Urban Dream Management is into grassroots projects in underused settings. See what she’s talking about.
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