Current affairs

Unlike what its name might imply, Helvetinjärvi (Hell’s Lake) National Park offers peace and a feast for the senses.

MP, Master of Laws Astrid Thors has been nominated as the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities. The Ministerial Council of the 57 OSCE participating States nominated the new High Commissioner as of August 20th, 2013, for a three-year term.

Our reporter embarks on a safari on Finland’s largest lake, Lake Saimaa, to catch a glimpse of the world’s rarest seal.

As Helsinki’s main summer event, the Tall Ships Races are a good example of Finland’s expertise at events organization.

Finland assumed the Presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) on 1 July 2013. The theme of Finland’s Presidency of the CBSS is a Clean, Safe and Smart Baltic Sea.

Fans of metal, folk and everything in between find what they want at two Finnish festivals: Ruisrock and Kaustinen.

Finland's EU policy is based on an idea of a constructive, cooperative Finland which is eager to exert its influence. Finland supports the further European integration but emphasises the importance of national responsibility. Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen presented the new Government Report on EU Policy to Parliament of Finland in June.

Helsinki’s Johan & Nyström café serves Finnish berries and raw food in delicious treats that are good for you, too.

An American recounts memories of Midsummer in Finland: metal bands, seaside bonfires, barbecues and mosquito bites.

The Government today approved the first annual strategy steering the work done by the Team Finland network. The strategy defines the priorities of the Team Finland network’s activities in 2014.