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.

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.

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.

2010

The year National Failure Day was introduced

Life & society Society

Finland’s basic income may boost motivation to accept work

Finland’s basic-income experiment runs from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. 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.

Life & society Society

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 December 31, 2018 with results and analysis available in 2019. Does the extra income actually help people secure employment?

10,385

The amount of natural conservation areas

Source: Statistics Finland

Life & society Society

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, which runs from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018.

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.

Business & innovation Environment

Build this wall: Finnish company makes fresh air

An innovative Finnish firm is rapidly escalating sales of smart green walls that significantly improve indoor air quality in homes and workplaces.

#10

Helsinki is one of the world's most liveable cities

Source: The Economist Intelligence Unit

Eighty years promoting a good start for every child in Finland

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

Star quality: Finnish surgeon heals world-famous athletes

Finland’s basic income may boost motivation to accept work

Finnish basic income facilitates dream job and volunteer work

Writer explores basic income in Finland, first-hand

Finland’s quirky love for saunas

Build *this* wall: Finnish company makes fresh air

Build this wall: Finnish company makes fresh air