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Finland shows carnival colours on May Day
A large crowd of people picknicking at a park with colourful balloons.
Life & societySlideshows

Finland shows carnival colours on May Day

All of Finland goes wild every year on May Day. Our photographers capture the spirit of the holiday in a slideshow.

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Winter lifeline spans Helsinki Harbour
Suomenlinna, ferry, winter, Helsinki, Finland, Silja Line, Viking Line
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Winter lifeline spans Helsinki Harbour

Suomenlinna, the historic island fortress outside Helsinki, depends on a ferry link – even when the sea freezes (slideshow).

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Let there be light in wintery Helsinki
Lux Helsinki, light show, slideshow, Helsinki, Finland
Life & societySlideshows

Let there be light in wintery Helsinki

Our photographers take to the streets for Lux Helsinki’s light installations, which illuminate the city every January.

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Bronzed, but not by the sun: the Helsinki Statues
Bronzed, but not by the sun: the Helsinki Statues
Life & societySlideshows

Bronzed, but not by the sun: the Helsinki Statues

The rumours of cold stone-faced Finns are more appropriate for their local statues, as their lively history will tell.

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The essence of summer in Finland
summer, Finland, nature, photo contest, photography, festivals, Finnish
Life & societySlideshows

The essence of summer in Finland

A slideshow of the best shots of our summer photo contest shows the beauty of Finnish nature and the joy of summer activities.

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Sport, speed and sweat in Finnish cities
urban, city, sport, skateboarding, Kokkola, Finland
Life & societySlideshows

Sport, speed and sweat in Finnish cities

Finland is famous for success in hockey, javelin and skiing, but urban sports are also popular. Check out our slideshow.

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Island ambience by the Finnish capital
Espoo Archipelago, ferries, Iso Vasikkasaari, Stora Herrö, Gåsgrund, islands, summer, camping, swimming, Helsinki, Finland
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Island ambience by the Finnish capital

Espoo, west of Helsinki, runs summer ferries to coastal islands where you’ll find cafés, observation towers and campsites.

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Illustrating a multitextured Helsinki
Life & societyDesign

Illustrating a multitextured Helsinki

See how Yellow City, a book project in Helsinki’s year as 2012 World Design Capital, portrays urbanity (slideshow).

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