Current affairs

A woolly hat – “pipo” in Finnish – is an essential accessory during the cold Finnish winters, but it can also be trendy. We look at several success stories from the thriving local knitwear industry, including one designer who wears a hat in the summer, too.

Since taking the Un Certain Regard prize in Cannes, The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki continues to win the hearts of audiences, moving into position as a strong contender for an Oscar nomination.

The annual Christmas Bazaar at the Scandinavian Church is held on 25th and 26th November.

The Polar Night Counter shows how long kaamos, the season with no sunrise, lasts in northern Finland. It also shows how long is left before the winter solstice.

Polaris is the most environmentally friendly diesel-electric icebreaker in the world, a masterpiece of Finnish shipbuilding expertise.

The Polar Night Counter shows how long kaamos, the season with no sunrise, lasts in northern Finland. It also shows how long is left before the winter solstice.

All Nordic countries support Dr Lehto's candidature to the International Law Commission (ILC).

Several new sauna buildings have impressively transformed parts of the Helsinki waterfront, increasing the number of public saunas where visitors and locals can go for an authentic Finnish sauna experience – and a bracing dip in the Baltic Sea.

Ambassador for Education Export Marianne Huusko faces a challenging task: how to turn Finland’s strongest international brand into a thriving business.

“Reading dogs” are no ordinary canines. Reading out loud to a dog can give kids confidence, improve their skills and contribute to their creativity.