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Finland’s basic-income experiment stays right on course
Life & societySocial innovations

Finland’s basic-income experiment stays right on course

There’s no telling what the future will bring, but Finland’s two-year basic-income experiment continues until December 31, 2018, just as planned.

Tagged in EconomySocial innovationsSocial securityWellbeingWork
Eighty years promoting a good start for every child in Finland
Life & societyWellbeing

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 FamilyFinnishnessHealthMaternity packageSocial innovationsSocietyWellbeing
The sisu within you: The Finnish key to life, love and success
An illustration of two people standing on a mountain peak.
Arts & cultureFinnishness

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 FinnishnessLiteratureSisuSocietyWellbeing
Star quality: Finnish surgeon heals world-famous athletes
Life & societyHealth

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.

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Finland’s basic income may boost motivation to accept work
Life & societySociety

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.

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Finnish basic income facilitates dream job and volunteer work
Life & societySociety

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?

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Writer explores basic income in Finland, first-hand
Life & societySociety

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.

Tagged in EconomySocial ServicesSocietyThisisFINLAND MagazineWellbeingWork
Finland’s quirky love for saunas
There is a cabin with a large terrace on a beach of smooth rocks. The sun is setting into the sea in the background.
Life & societySociety

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.

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