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Some extraordinary Finnish people you should know about (yes, they’re all women)
A woman on a snowboard is in the air, the sky visible behind her.
Life & societyPeople

Some extraordinary Finnish people you should know about (yes, they’re all women)

In honour of not only International Women’s Day (March 8), but every other day of the year, we bring you a list of remarkable Finnish women, past and present: artists, sports stars, musicians, politicians, writers and more.

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Finnish singer Alma collaborates on new Charlie’s Angels theme song
Portrait of pop singer Alma against a white background.
Arts & cultureWebpick

Finnish singer Alma collaborates on new Charlie’s Angels theme song

Alma’s latest venture in the world of songwriting is a collaboration between three of the biggest names in pop worldwide.

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Finland’s Isac Elliot: 17-year-old music veteran
Arts & cultureWebpick

Finland’s Isac Elliot: 17-year-old music veteran

At 17, Isac Elliot of Finland is already a pop veteran. He is starting to take a larger role in steering his own career.

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Finnish singer Alma’s crazy summer
Arts & cultureWebpick

Finnish singer Alma’s crazy summer

In early July, Alma Miettinen dropped her first song, “Karma,” just to see what would happen. Less than two months later, “Karma” became the second-most streamed Finnish song of the 2010s on Spotify, right after “Hollywood Hills” by Sunrise Avenue.

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A unique filming location
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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.

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The Arctic movie
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The Arctic movie

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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Couch potatoes globally are glued to Finnish TV shows
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Couch potatoes globally are glued to Finnish TV shows

Hospital drama, science fiction, crime series… Finland’s most popular TV shows hit the screens of international television like never before.

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Strangest Greetings from Santa and 23 other extraordinary Finns
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Strangest Greetings from Santa and 23 other extraordinary Finns

This December we’re proud to present an online exhibition showcasing Finland’s weird and wonderful creativity. Twenty-four artists and musicians post refreshingly unconventional Christmas messages to capture your imagination. Enjoy!

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