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Finnish star Markkanen makes mark in America
Life & societySports

Finnish star Markkanen makes mark in America

Lauri Markkanen is making his NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls. This is the story of how he got there.

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Finnish lake finds fame in kicksled culture
Business & innovationSports

Finnish lake finds fame in kicksled culture

The municipality of Säkylä is making a name for itself with kicksleds – a fleet of 100 of them in 2017, to match Finland’s celebration of 100 years of independence. What’s a kicksled? It’s traditional Finnish snow-how in action.

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Lovely Lahti hosts Nordic World Ski Championships
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Lovely Lahti hosts Nordic World Ski Championships

How many athletes from how many countries are competing in how many events?

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Sports, tech and startups meet at Smash
Business & innovationWebpick

Sports, tech and startups meet at Smash

Smash, an event connected with the hugely popular startup gathering called Slush Helsinki, brings together the best ideas from sports and technology.

Tagged in BusinessEntrepreneursInnovationSportsWebpick
Finnish feel-good film takes the world by storm
Arts & cultureFilm

Finnish feel-good film takes the world by storm

Since taking the Un Certain Regard prize in Cannes, The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki continues to win the hearts of audiences.

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Johanna’s arctic endurance dive
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Johanna’s arctic endurance dive

A record-holding freediver plunges beneath the perilous Arctic ice

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Faster, higher, stronger – and free from prejudice
Life & societySports

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.

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Finns brave chilly weather in hi-tech clothes
Business & innovationLifestyle

Finns brave chilly weather in hi-tech clothes

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