Society Archives

For goodness’ sake, Finland is number two!

See why Finland places second on the global Good Country Index. It’s about the greater good of humanity and the planet.

Celebrating the Finnish name of the day

People in Finland celebrate name days as well as birthdays. We look at a tradition that stretches back to medieval times.

Life & society Society

Enjoying Midsummer the Finnish way

An American recounts his many colourful memories of Midsummer in Finland, from heavy metal bands to seaside bonfires, and from barbecues to mosquito bites.

Life & society Traditions

Wandering witches welcome Finnish Easter

Finnish Easter traditions mix religion and rites of spring. Beware: Miniature witches may ring your doorbell.

Life & society Society

Living as a Finn in Finland

For Finland’s Equality Day (Mar 19) in honour of social activist Minna Canth, we look at the accomplishments of Nasima Razmyar.

Life & society Society

Finland reads

Books are close to the Finns’ hearts. On average, every Finn buys four books and borrows a dozen from the library each year.

Life & society Society

Sámi languages making gains in Finland

In honour of Sámi National Day (Feb 6), we visit Helsinki’s only Sámi daycare and also look at how Sámi TV is expanding.

Life & society Society

Taking a stand with style

Tackling social taboos and running a successful business seldom go hand in hand. Satu Viskari proves that they can as CEO of Mentalwear, purveyor of in-your-face T-shirts.

Society

For goodness’ sake, Finland is number two!

Celebrating the Finnish name of the day

Enjoying Midsummer the Finnish way

Wandering witches welcome Finnish Easter

Living as a Finn in Finland

Finland reads

Sámi languages making gains in Finland

Taking a stand with style

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