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Finnish artist turns shifting winds into immersive art at Venice Biennale

Sound, science and shifting air currents come together in an immersive Finnish installation at the Venice Biennale.

Finnish city of Vaasa enjoys Unicef recognition for child-friendly urban life

Unicef has recognised Vaasa, a city on Finland’s west coast, as a Child-Friendly Municipality, for taking into account the views of children and young people in planning and decision-making.

Arts & culture Visual arts

Finnish artist creates world’s largest light installation in Australia

World-renowned light artist Kari Kola sets up the world’s largest light installation in southwestern Australia, together with photonics experts from his eastern Finnish hometown, Joensuu.

Business & innovation Technology

AI app in Finland lets birdwatchers become citizen scientists

A University of Helsinki study shows how AI can identify bird sounds more reliably and power a citizen science app used across Finland.

Business & innovation Helsinki

In Helsinki, major infrastructure upgrades sustain a growing city

Helsinki is preparing for a decade of major infrastructure investments designed to support sustainable growth while keeping the city functional during construction.

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.

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