Good News from Finland

Collaboration is on brand in the Nordics

Work on quantum encryption network starts in Greater Helsinki

Co-operation is key to Finland’s critical communications success

Finns leave no stone unturned in search of solutions to health problems

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Bad Piggies, new restaurants and Finnish happiness masterclass

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Fiskars is Finland’s most respected brand, yet again

Tampere University spinoffs

Finland an innovation leader in EU

Responsible design

AI takes on skin cancer, NHL gets into streetwear and Finnish fashion wins

Women scientists

Winter gear

“There are many problems so complicated that classical computers will never be able to solve them,” says Jan Goetz

Winter travel, world rally champ and Netflix’s new games studio

Digital concrete and 4D smart materials – A new dawn for the construction industry

Travelling

Finland offers taste of the future of food

Technical textile innovations

Winter retreats, better sleep and future-ready cities

Finland’s VTT leads effort to find sustainable meat alternatives

Second-hand Marimekko, psychedelic photography and rising saxophone stars

Studying in Finland is about quality education and experience

Film awards, tree-hugging and Finland’s rising food capital

Fabien runs a food kit delivery company in Helsinki

Plant-based foods

Cloudberry seeds can counteract difficult hospital bacterium, tells VTT

Finland details routes for electric aviation trial

Finland attracts growing number of international specialists

EUR 2.7 million in funding for industrial plastics recycling development in Finland

Finnish firms give food and agricultural industries a lot to chew on

Upcoming films, festival wins and luxury hotels

Best hikes, summer festivals and Pride month

“Sign language should be considered a minority language, not a disability,” says Signmark

Finnish firms champion energy transition

Finnish firms are driving advances in mobility

Finnish studios continue to level up gaming

Finland looks to spark shift to carbon-neutral mobility

Solutions for tomorrow’s cities are taking shape in Finland

Netflix’s first Finnish series, Coldplay collaboration and education exports

Finnish firms are finding new tools for finance

AI and AR can help make the customer experience more personal

Wellbeing, disc golf, cats and a lickalyser

Pristine nature, a hubless motorcycle and Kalevala the Musical

Finland retains top spot in global happiness report

The people and nature here have made an impact on Katerina

Six Finnish cities named European climate neutrality pioneers

Fabric of sustainable textile industry is woven in Finland

Diagnostic solutions

Electric vehicle solutions

Finland offers a healthy dose of ideas for healthcare

World-first research in Finnish Lapland observes space weather

Finnish firms seek better therapies

Finavia revamps travel experience at Helsinki Airport

New metal bands, award-winning campfire coffee and Brad Pitt’s debut as a sculptor

First Finnish science satellite is ready for space

Finland contributes to programme promoting innovation, rebuilding in Ukraine

Finnish startups recorded nearly 30% surge in investments

Finnish circular solutions continue to sustain a future approach

Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Finnish startups invest big in growth

Finland has building blocks for circular economy

New UNESCO geopark, classical music triumphs and tech to combat bed bugs

Tampere gears up for regular autonomous bus operations

You are not alone: Innovation is a true team sport

Pond hockey, a self-rising chair and the world’s most innovative companies

Finland shares first place in corruption index

Melancholic karaoke documentary, reopened Kiasma and seal webcast

VTT’s innovation delivers heat where it’s needed

Smart cities, umami flavours and Finland’s best road trips

Finnish educators expand reach, geographically and thematically

Happy Midsummer!

Finnish firms work on carbon-neutral sea route between Turku, Stockholm

Berry innovations

Music, moped clubs and air guitar championships

IQM embarks on co-operation with two universities in Israel

Finnish ideas re-shape learning in and out of classrooms

Helsinki named top-three city for highly-skilled talent

“Snowhenge”, vegan fine dining and the end to waste

Finnish universities feature in global ranking of academic subjects

Film awards, Olympic medals and light installations

Hyunseok appreciates the good work-life balance in Finland

Mental health and wellbeing

Wooden construction and design

Finnish universities continue to rank highly by global comparison

Plastic alternatives

Finnish scientists break down problematic plastics with microbes

Sustainable interior textiles

Lifelong learning

Beauty industry innovations

Smart solutions for retailers

Finns cover all bases in the semiconductor industry

Women’s health

Anna Fatima sees Finland as a good place to start a company

Helsinki has a top quality of life

Metaverse by Finland – from buzz to reality

Finland a digital powerhouse by EU comparison

Finland’s vibrant startup ecosystem appeals to Parneet

Mariana applies service design to immigration questions

Non-alcoholic beverages

Vibha has embraced Finnish work-life balance

Finnish maritime expertise is in high demand

Finland introduces fast-track entry for specialists and startup entrepreneurs

Finnish supermarket puts waste heat from refrigeration to use

Finnish research has a sweet tooth for cell-cultured cocoa

Uber sleigh rides, symphonic metal ABBA and EUR 23 million funding round

University of Turku spinoffs

Future-proof innovations emerge from Finland

Robots are developed, put to work in Finland

Cities in Finland, Germany and Sweden team up for sustainable change

Travel inspiration, riveting Sibelius and playful bear cubs

Helsinki ecosystem to ease market entry for health-focused companies

Finnish firms make advances in circular, bioeconomy products

A giant snow fox, modular cabin and carbon-neutral ice hockey

Plant-based innovations

Finnish healthtech to build on past growth with funding, partnerships

The Finnish startup ecosystem has impressed Hoang-Mai

Finnish patent filings increased by over 11% in 2021

Christmas travel, winter cycling and Hard Rock Hallelujah

Marimekko wallpaper, mental health apparel and glowing album review

“There’s still truth in the stereotype of Finns being silent,” says Max Ovaska

Finnish maritime companies move ahead full sail

New investments, funds and funding rounds announced in Finland

“Eating disorders are common in sports, but their treatment is focused too much on how to eat,” says Nina Chydenius

New music, free meals and “glamping bubbles”

Luxury resorts, insect hotels and a new plant for recycled textile fibre

Lighting

Consumers choose Elovena as Finland’s most sustainable brand

Key success factors for e-commerce logistics providers in Finland

Fresh funding for Finnish digital tools

Happy Easter!

Finland ranked fifth in Good Country Index

Impactful startups, wildlife photos and upcoming Finnish films

Summertime ideas

Major industry-research project on quantum technology launched in Finland

Global design

Heavy-metal knitting, quantum computing and Helsinki tips

Finland retains its global competitiveness

“Wild food isn’t just a privilege of rich people or fancy restaurants, it’s an everyman’s right”, Sami Tallberg states

The Iceman returns, Finland wins gold and Helsinki makes headlines

Our most popular stories in 2022

Unique saunas, music news and company expansions

“Our styles are like the two sides of Finland,” say Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen

Finland to make cybersecurity a skill across EU

Finnish companies stay mobile at sea, in air and on land

Finland 2nd in Global Gender Gap Report

Finland pushes ahead in artificial intelligence, quantum computing

Windi Muziasari became an entrepreneur to help people

International talents boost innovation and problem-solving

Finnish researchers use touch to suppress addictions

Finnish food industry shows insatiable hunger for innovation

Game studios

World champions, growth companies and Christmas travel

Exercise

Turning research into business drives Kunal Garg

Finnish entities announce sustainability-related undertakings

Solutions for better sleep

Last year was record busy for private early-stage investment in Finland

Finnish firms are front and centre of digitalisation

Springtime ideas

Index: Finland one of only eight countries with good press freedom situation

Tabletop games

AI-based innovations from Finland in good health

Finnish low-carbon solutions aid push for carbon neutrality

Quantum computing

New Finnish centre looks to solve future challenges in aviation

Quartet from Finland makes it to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for Europe

Light installations, traffic safety and Helsinki’s hottest startups

How to engage people in building sustainability through empathy?

Finland continues to produce educational ideas

Top index rankings for 2022

Autumn colours, design favourites and film festival winners

Finland’s future success powered by batteries

Global developments the name of the game for Finnish game industry

Wheels are turning in Finnish automotive sector

Maritime industry

Products for babies

Finnish startup ecosystem is easy to get involved in, says Anjana

Underrated places, impactful startups and ice hockey history

Bikes

Health solutions take centre stage in Finland

Finnish companies augment all kinds of experiences

Tampere explores ways to encourage greener, healthier mobility choices

Sundance glory, masterful origami and icy Olympic rings

“Without art and music, life would be soulless,” ponders Siamäk Naghian

The importance of co-working spaces in the post-pandemic era

A Helsinki fashion map, zero-waste restaurant and coffee-ground hoodie

University of Helsinki spinoffs

Finnish startups continue to make an impact

It’s time to promote global solutions from Finnish regions

“The meaning of sisu lives, grows and changes,” says Katja Pantzar

Happy holidays!

Finland's gender equality ranked highly

Post-COVID tourism turns towards sustainability

Eurovision fever, vertical storytelling and Nordic Noir

Autumn ideas

Here comes the Sun: Researchers in Finland produce hydrogen from water

Glenn thinks Finland is a great place to raise children

Finland offers sustainable food choices for a modern diet

Startups at Maria 01 make positive net impact

“We should all be a bit more ambitious,” declares Ronny Eriksson

Moomin knits, quantum computers and secrets of sauna

Finnish proverbs

Finnish universities recognised among best in field by QS

Finnish researchers find constructive solution that sticks

Natural cosmetics

Amorous frogs, watchmaking expertise and fashion awards

Finland works to retain its international talent

Smart health solutions require data and patient centricity

Food gets the thought it deserves in Finland

Energy

Sisu’s world premiere, Hanoi Rocks’ comeback and Finland’s Oscar contender

Finnish innovators look for cure to healthcare challenges

Private and VC-backed companies outpace others in Finland

Report: Finland making best progress toward SDGs

Finland’s sustainable development garners global recognition

Helsinki invites firms to develop ethical learning solutions

Games awards, Ikea-Marimekko collaboration and Nordic bid for women’s Euro 2025

Basketball, beauty rituals and bike racing

Greater Helsinki named one of world’s 25 best ecosystems for cleantech startups