Read more Life & societyScience Finnish science sheds light on aurora borealis dune effect The identification of a new type of aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, has placed Finnish space science at the centre of intense global media interest.
Read more Arts & cultureArt In Helsinki, Amos Rex showcases the new generation of artists The triennial Generation 2020 exhibition offers an overview of 15-to-23-year-old artists in Finland. They use a range of media to comment on today’s world.
Read more Arts & cultureVisual arts We’re all in this together: First Helsinki Biennial highlights ties between nature and humans People who take the 20-minute ferry to the island of Vallisaari in summer 2020 can connect with art and nature at the first-ever Helsinki Biennial.
Read more Business & innovationSustainability Three Finnish companies with solutions that make a healthier planet How can we turn the tide of plastic waste? New, sustainable materials from Finland are taking over some of the functions plastic used to have.
Read more Life & societyLifestyle Get your season tickets now – from a Finnish library Finnish libraries are full of surprises: electric drills, snowshoes, a rowboat – and now season tickets for cultural and sporting events. Oh yes, and books.
Read more Life & societyEquality “Only in Finland”: A story of banknotes, post-it notes and social media posts What happens when a cleaner in a Finnish office building finds five euros on the floor?
Read more Arts & cultureWebpick Hometown Helsinki holds special place in choreographer’s heart Dancer, choreographer and filmmaker Ima Iduozee has gained international acclaim and travelled around the world, but Helsinki is dear to him. (Article includes video clip.)
Read more Business & innovationResearch Genome research in Finland is cracking the code Genetics researcher Mark Daly wants to stop cancer in its tracks, and says the best place to do it is Helsinki.
