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A Finn in America ponders the luxury of enjoying life

Anu Partanen is the author of “The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life,” comparing everyday life in the US and the Nordic region.

Tagged in Finland, Finnishness, Health, Social security, ThisisFINLAND Magazine, Wellbeing

Life & society Wellbeing

Eighty years promoting a good start for every child in Finland

Finland’s maternity package for all expecting mothers has a history that goes back to 1938. We look at this life-changing Finnish social innovation and see what’s new in its 80th-anniversary edition.

Tagged in Family, Finnishness, Health, Maternity package, Social innovations, Society

Arts & culture Finnishness

The sisu within you: The Finnish key to life, love and success

Finnish sisu is so simple and straightforward that sometimes it takes a whole book to explain it.

Tagged in Literature, Sisu, Society, Wellbeing

#1

First place in European Happiness Equality Index

Source: The Happiness Research Institute

Life & society Health

Star quality: Finnish surgeon heals world-famous athletes

Finland is famous in the field of sports medicine, and much of that reputation can be traced to one doctor. Elite athletes from all over the world seek treatment from Finnish surgeon Sakari Orava.

Tagged in Research, Sports, Wellbeing

Life & society Society

Finland’s basic income may boost motivation to accept work

A basic income is not a cure-all, but for 30–40-somethings with short-term employment contracts, it seems to be a perfect fit.

Tagged in Economy, Employment, ThisisFINLAND Magazine, Wellbeing, Work

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in Europe in quality of life

Source: Eurostat

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Finnish basic income facilitates dream job and volunteer work

We talk to one participant in Finland’s two-year basic income trial, which continues through 2018 with results and analysis available in 2019. Does the extra income actually help people secure employment?

Tagged in Economy, Employment, Social Services, ThisisFINLAND Magazine, Wellbeing, Work

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Writer explores basic income in Finland, first-hand

Finland wants to know if finding a job is easier when unemployment benefits are replaced by a basic income. Author Tuomas Muraja shares his experiences of the basic-income trial.

Tagged in Economy, Employment, Social Services, ThisisFINLAND Magazine, Wellbeing, Work

Life & society Society

Finland’s quirky love for saunas

The Finnish sauna is getting a makeover as new venues offer creative takes on the traditional steam bath. Here’s a guide to some pretty awesome saunas.

Tagged in Finnishness, Lifestyle, ThisisFINLAND Magazine, Wellbeing

#6

in the World Happiness ranking

Source: World Happiness Report

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