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Stunning views: Nature photographer flourishes in urban wilderness

On a Finnish urban summer morning at around 4 am, “squirrel whisperer” Konsta Punkka is preparing to sit still for several hours. He’s on a quest for another beautiful animal photo to share with more than a million people around the world.

Arts & culture Photography

Finnish artist Emma Sarpaniemi’s self-portraits inspire emotions

In an age of endless selfies, artists’ self-portraits ask us to pause and truly look. Visual artist Emma Sarpaniemi explores identity and femininity in playful yet profound images.

Life & society Design

Designing happiness: Finnish products that help people thrive

Rooted in functionality and accessibility, these creations do more than serve a purpose. They celebrate life’s simple pleasures.

Life & society Sports

Finnish wild swimming puts a smile on your face

Jumping into lakes, sea and rivers is a shared passion for many Finns. We asked three of them about their love of swimming. They spoke of relaxing, floating, courage and the soft touch of lake water.

Business & innovation Startups

Finnish startups go beyond buzzwords

Finland’s startup scene is powered by purpose, resilience and a deep belief in doing things differently. And when entrepreneurs need support, they can rely on each other.

Life & society Food

5 reasons to love Finnish oats

Today, oats are more popular in Finland than ever before. Behind the boom is a perfect combination of innovative new products, Finns’ deep-rooted love affair with pure, high-quality traditional ingredients, and unshakeable belief in the perfect breakfast.

Arts & culture Literature

Finnish crime author illuminates the darkness

Nordic noir is a crime fiction genre that thrives on unease: society is broken, and the winter never quite ends. Finnish author Satu Rämö’s bestselling Hildur series, now headed for television, continues the grim tradition while revealing a glimpse of humanity within the darkness.

Life & society Nature

Finnish natural and cultural heritage in abundance

Whether in town or out in the country, Finnish people live side by side with nature. Even the largest cities have natural areas accessible by public transport, and the countryside is never far away, including a great diversity of national parks and World Heritage Sites.

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