Finnish violin virtuoso Linda Lampenius and popstar Pete Parkkonen are among the early favourites to win the Eurovision Song ...

Kalle Nio’s Tempo, a contemporary circus and visual theatre piece, features at Venice Biennale Danza 2026 and tours globally ...

The Finnish company Framery makes what you might call phone booths for the 21st century. Their office pods fulfil a range of ...

When Finland wins big on the international stage, the celebration spills into the streets. Torilla tavataan – “meet on the market square” – is the call to share the moment together. Literally meaning ...

“Sauna culture in Finland” is on the Unesco list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. What does that mean, and what does the sauna represent to Finnish people? The Representative List of the Intangible ...

Take a walk in the forest. Gather some berries and mushrooms to eat. Find a nice spot to pitch your tent overnight, and go for a refreshing swim in a lake. In many countries, these things would only ...

“Our goal is to demystify AI,” proclaims the website of Elements of AI, a free online course from the University of Helsinki and the tech firm Reaktor, now available in an increasing range of ...

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim became president in 1944, at a most unusual, utterly astonishing phase of Finland’s political history. June 4, 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of his birth. Mannerheim ...

Press Freedom Day, held annually on May 3, reminds people all over the world that a free and independent media is necessary for a well-functioning democracy. The World Press Freedom Index appears on ...

Shovelling snow to save endangered seal pups might not be everyone’s idea of a holiday. But for some travellers in Finland, it’s exactly the kind of meaningful experience they’re looking for.

On March 15 and 16, 1907, European history was made in the towns and rural hamlets of Finland. In the national election held on those two days, every citizen aged 24 and over, the humblest maid and ...

Your friends cannot fail to be impressed with all the facts you’ll know about Finnish geography, history, people and economy. You won’t be ready for a PhD on Finland, but this page will give you ...