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Rising stars: These young fiddlers carry on Finland’s pelimanni folk music tradition

In the small town of Kaustinen, a hotspot for Finnish folk music, two young musicians are making waves. Erkki Virkkala and Iikka Huntus are part of a new generation keeping the pelimanni (folk music) tradition vibrant, blending skill, creativity and a love of playing together.

Life & society Travel

Discover the charm of Tankar Lighthouse Island, off the Finnish coast

Tankar Lighthouse Island, off the western seaboard of Finland, blends centuries of maritime history with pristine nature, welcoming visitors to explore trails, wildlife and seafaring heritage.

Life & society Sports

Wolves, owls and lions: Why Finland names its national teams after animals

Wolves howl, owls swoop, lions roar – and so do Finnish national sports teams. In Finland, naming your team after a wild animal is part of the game.

Life & society History

Fly into history along Finland’s south coast, in a vintage DC-3

Join us to see the south coast of Finland from a rare vantage point: the country’s oldest airworthy DC-3 passenger aircraft, offering expansive vistas and a journey back in time.

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in the Good Country Index

Source: The Good Country Index

Facts, stats and info Webcam

Helsinki South Harbour and surroundings by webcam

Check out what’s happening on and around Market Square and at Allas Sea Pool. Watch the ferries arrive and depart. See what the weather is like in the Finnish capital, and maybe spot some seagulls at cruising altitude.

Life & society Environment

How to sleep under the stars: 3 unforgettable stays in Finnish nature

Whether it’s a traditional night under canvas, a sleek eco-cabin on a remote island or a luxurious glamping tent on the edge of a national park, spend the night embraced by Finnish nature.

Life & society Cuisine

Only local sources: A Finnish chef creates acclaimed cuisine in a small town

When chef Remi Trémouille returned to his roots in Eastern Finland he discovered the importance of a strong local community. All ingredients in his kitchen come from nearby producers, which means the menu sometimes surprises even the chef himself.

Business & innovation Webpick

Finnish companies are driving quantum computing forward

From superconducting processors to cryogenic infrastructure, Finnish researchers and companies are among the leaders in the global quantum race.

Life & society Sports

Finland’s quirky sand skiing world championship also carries a climate warning

Our video shows you a beach on the west coast of Finland where a group of skiers embraces sand instead of snow – not just for sport, but to draw attention to a warming world.

Finland ranks first in adult literacy, numeracy and adaptive problem solving

Source: OECD

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