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Finland’s icebreakers plough through Baltic ice
Business & innovationArctic

Finland’s icebreakers plough through Baltic ice

Although climate change, as noted by the Finnish Meteorological Institute, is evident in Finnish winter temperatures, ice in the Baltic Sea remains an annual obstacle for sea traffic. A fleet of icebreakers clears the shipping lanes (slideshow).

Tagged in ArcticBaltic SeaClimateFinlandNatureSlideshows
A Finnish ice-breaking experience
Business & innovationArctic

A Finnish ice-breaking experience

Icebreakers are a great showpiece of Finland’s Arctic know-how. Take a cruise with icebreaker Sampo and try floating in the icy sea – an ice-breaking experience not to forget!

Tagged in ArcticEnvironmentInnovationNatureThisisFINLAND MagazineTravelWinter
Wild and wonderful Finnish foods
Life & societyCuisine

Wild and wonderful Finnish foods

Wild food is a big international trend, but there are very few places where nature is as accessible as it is in Finland. Pick or catch your own food and enjoy.

Tagged in CuisineFoodNatureSustainabilityThisisFINLAND Magazine
Shorter season, superior quality
Life & societyCuisine

Shorter season, superior quality

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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Finns brave chilly weather in hi-tech clothes
Business & innovationLifestyle

Finns brave chilly weather in hi-tech clothes

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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Eliminating waste in a circular economy
Business & innovationCleantech

Eliminating waste in a circular economy

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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New national park to celebrate Finland’s 100 years of independence
Life & societyWebpick

New national park to celebrate Finland’s 100 years of independence

The Hossa area had an important role in the process of Finland gaining independence and in preserving it.

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Finnish weatherman for the world
Petteri Taalas
Business & innovationClimate

Finnish weatherman for the world

Foreigners in Finland are often amazed to find that everything still seems to work here even in the worst Nordic winter weather. One key factor behind this miracle is the expert forecasting work done by the Finnish Meteorological Institute.

Tagged in BusinessClimateEnvironmentInnovationNatureResearch

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