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How Finland’s Housing First model makes real progress against homelessness
Finland has a plan to eradicate longterm homelessness by 2027. We asked three formerly homeless people to share their favourite things about their homes.…
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Fit as a Finn: The story behind Finland’s affinity for exercise
From 19th-century gymnastics clubs to today’s ski trails and cycling paths, fitness has long formed part of Finnish life. But what keeps this nation moving through every season? Let’s…
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Finnish design by Artek still resonates, nearly a century after the company began
As Finnish design house Artek marks its 90th anniversary, a Canadian reporter reflects on how its timeless furniture helped shape her home and why its legacy endures.…
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A night hike into the heart of Finnish folk music
Kaustinen, a small Finnish town renowned for its rich folk music traditions, welcomes festival-goers with a unique night hike through rain-soaked forests and magical cliffs. As fiddles…
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New York’s Met Museum showcases beloved Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck
Renowned Finnish artist Helene Schjerfbeck is the first Nordic woman painter to be presented in a solo exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The show “will be a…
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Finns wary about long-term damage to the economy from coronavirus
Most people who responded to a new survey said they would be willing to compromise their own standard of living to help the country recover economically.…
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Parliament starts debate on rare MP prosecution request
MPs will vote on Friday to prosecute one of their own - but the motion needs a five-sixths majority before it will happen.…
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Charcoal grills, open fires banned in Suomenlinna
The authorities concerned have strictly prohibited the use of charcoal grills or making any open fire in Suomenlinna as a move to prevent fire incidents at the World…
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Breaking up Southern Savonia won’t work for Centre, confirms Kulmuni
Katri Kulmuni, the chairperson of the Centre, presented the party’s new visual look to members of the media in Helsinki on 13 June 2020. (Roni Rekomaa…
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Hot sunny weather sweetens Finland’s strawberry crop
The right combination of weather over recent weeks means this summer's strawberry harvest is right on schedule - and raspberries are available earlier this year too.…
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