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Enabling active ageing in Finland

Keeping Finland’s older citizens physically and socially active is of crucial importance for a society that is greying fast.

Life & society Sports

Faster, higher, stronger – and free from prejudice

The international Eurogames sports event for sexual minorities is being held for the first time in Finland, giving all kinds of athletes a chance to compete for glory in an open-minded atmosphere.

Life & society Finland

Feeling at home in Finland

Somali-born social activist Abdirahim “Husu” Hussein wants to make Finland a better place.

Life & society Lifestyle

The heat is on!

Finns have built the world’s biggest sauna, which doubles the size of the previous Guinness World Record.

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.

Facts, stats and info Finland

Finland in facts

Visualise a few main facts about Finland at a glance.

Life & society Society

A penny for your thoughts

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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