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Finland applauds and supports press freedom and its role in democracy

Press Freedom Day, held annually on May 3, reminds people all over the world that a free and independent media is necessary for a well-functioning democracy. The World Press Freedom Index appears on the same day. In 2022, it ranks Finland at number five.

Life & society Press freedom

Finland top-rated for press freedom

Despite being a small country with a language spoken by very few people, Finland has a diverse and high quality media market.

Arts & culture Film

Finnish film director enters the big time

Director Jalmari Helander’s new film, Big Game, drops a Hollywood superstar into the middle of the Finnish forest.

2015

Helsinki Fashion Week held for the first time

Source: Helsinki Fashion Week

Business & innovation Technology

Finns defend data-security frontiers

A nightmarish case made two Finns realise the need to secure data. Their company and others in Finland continue to innovate.

Greatest press freedom in the world

Source: Reporters without Borders