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Helsinki’s renovated Olympic Stadium launches into a new era

The Olympic Stadium was unveiled four years after extensive renovations began. Its 1930s functionalist architecture and design have been meticulously preserved and enhanced with 21st-century technology and facilities (see photo show).

Life & society Sports

The Finnish summer ice hockey article you didn’t even know you were waiting for

Why talk about ice hockey during the summer? Funny you should ask. The answer has to do with Finland, climate change, a group called Save Pond Hockey, the NHL and more.

Life & society Lifestyle

Get your season tickets now – from a Finnish library

Finnish libraries are full of surprises: electric drills, snowshoes, a rowboat – and now season tickets for cultural and sporting events. Oh yes, and books.

Life & society Sports

Equality in sports catches attention in Finland

In sports circles, equality has recently been getting more of the interest it deserves. Trending topics include equal compensation for women’s national teams, acceptance of sexual minorities in pro sports, and sportspeople with disabilities.

Business & innovation Sports

Finnish company produces competitive esports games for mobile

Established in 2012 and based in Kajaani, Critical Force is one of only a few companies in the world that makes electronic sports games played on mobile devices.

Life & society Sports

Finnish footballer Teemu Pukki scores a big season

Supporters of Norwich City Football Club and the Finnish national team have something – and someone – to sing about.

Life & society Sports

Gold goes great with blue and white: Finland parties after world hockey win

The day after beating Canada to win the 2019 Ice Hockey World Championship, the Finnish team flew back from Slovakia to party with fans in downtown Helsinki. See our slideshow of the festivities.

Life & society Sports

Home crowd cheers as Finland hosts World Hockey Championship

Finnish fans know their hockey, and they expect great games from their team as Finland challenges the US and Canada at the Women’s World Ice Hockey Championship, held just outside Helsinki.