Current affairs

At the end of the day, climate change is not just about droughts, floods or storms. It is about human rights.

The winter of 2010–11 is going down in history as one of the coldest and snowiest on record. The Finns take it in stride, though. They make the most out of it by using the frozen ocean as a winter playground.

The principal of Helsinki's German School tells us how to utilise the best sides of two school systems in one school

An electronic portfolio called the Learning Diary allows students and teachers at Kauniainen's Dream School to store materials, track progress and build on prior experiences. It shows how education is evolving in Finland.

It is time to report on how the commitments made at the Baltic Sea Action Summit, held in February 2010 in Helsinki, have progressed so far. The Summit was a tip of an iceberg in the work for the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG) continues the process.

Apply for the EVA Junior Fellows Network by 28 Feb 2011! EVA Junior Fellows Network for international students, researchers and young graduates was launched in 2003. The aim of the network is to build partnerships between young talents and the Finnish business community.

When Turku celebrated the start of its year as European Capital of Culture in mid-January 2011, it was a night to be remembered and the first taste of what is sure to become a year that will never be forgotten.

Marimekko designs will adorn the Converse 2011 ladies’ range. Shoe and clothing manufacturer Converse is one of the world’s best known manufacturers of trainers.

Every day, 1.3 billion people communicate using Nokia's mobile devices. The company's road to success has been paved with much work and many achievements – and some misfortunes as well, writes Eljas Repo, editor-in-chief of Arvopaperi, Finland's leading magazine for stock market investors.

For all of 2011, Turku enjoys the status of European Capital of Culture, ushering in a schedule of hundreds of unique events that engage audiences and encourage interaction. In Finnish the theme for the year is Turku palaa, which can mean either