Current affairs

The co-author of a new guide to Finland tells how the book was made, drops travel tips and reveals what’s best about the Finns.

Grand maître of Finnish dance Jorma Uotinen is celebrating his 40-year dance and choreography career with a triple bill at the National Opera House.

Finland experienced a record-breaking hot summer in 2010, and the temperatures seemed to warm up the national economy, as well.

Personalised jogging and Nordic walking tours are now available for busy visitors who want to get a fresh angle on Helsinki, insights into Finnish society and some healthy exercise – all at the same time.

Helsinkians are back from their summer holidays and they're hungry for the arts. That's the only conclusion you can draw when you see Helsinki's schedule for late August and early September.

Contrary to what its name suggests, Flow Festival doesn't go with the flow. It isn't your average mainstream festival where you wake up muddy in a tent – it is an urban festivity where people party with style.

Newsweek poses a "simple yet elusive" question: With the whole world to choose from, what is the best place to live? The answer is a resounding "Finland!"

President of Finland Tarja Halonen has been appointed co-chair of the UN High-level Panel on Global Sustainability. The Panel has been established by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. President Halonen will act as chair together with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa.

It’s official: For the third year in a row, Helsinki makes the top five in Monocle magazine’s list of the world’s most liveable cities.

Her name is Mari Kiviniemi and she will head the government of Finland for the next ten months.