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Life & society Sustainability

Finnish youth turn climate ideas into action in Turku

From solar-powered boats to climate art, young people in Turku are shaping the city’s climate action from the ground up.

Arts & culture Visual arts

Sámi artist Lada Suomenrinne reclaims the remote in the far north of Finland

Lada Suomenrinne creates photography on Sámi land, drawing on experience that spans the Arctic and beyond. An interview with the artist accompanies a recent outdoor exhibition.

Business & innovation Biotech

Finland helps crack the oat genome in global research effort

Finland is a global oat powerhouse, and new genetic research is helping to secure the future of this key crop for food, health and climate resilience.

Life & society Environment

Finnish app mobilises locals to clear out invasive plants

Near Helsinki and elsewhere, a mobile game turns the fight against invasive species into a real-world mission for dedicated players in Finland.

Christmas Design

Finnish knit design adds playful elves to festive socks

These cheerful elf-patterned colourwork socks infuse holiday spirit into your every step.

Christmas Architecture

Finnish festive homes capture readers’ hearts this Christmas

From forest cottages to historic villas, Finnish readers share the festive homes that made them stop and say: “Oh my goodness, how beautiful!”

Life & society Wellbeing

Finnish artists bring happiness to seniors in new companion programme

A new cultural initiative in Finland is opening doors to meaningful artistic encounters for seniors.

Business & innovation Technology

Scientists from Finland make 3D forest models with laser tech

From Finland to the Amazon, University of Helsinki researchers are using terrestrial laser scanning to create detailed 3D models of forests.