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Desire to do good evident in investment activity in Finland

Happiness is starting your own business in Finland

Finns shine bright in Forbes’ 30 Under 30

Bold TV, Hanoi Rocks remix and Michelin-starred food

Blen believes programming skills can help solve societal problems

Finland racks up sixth consecutive top spot in World Happiness Report

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Springtime ideas

Finnish companies augment all kinds of experiences

Finland pushes ahead in artificial intelligence, quantum computing

Studying in Finland is about quality education and experience

Berry innovations

Fresh funding for Finnish digital tools

Underrated places, impactful startups and ice hockey history

Maritime industry

Finnish universities recognised among best in field by QS

Finland’s future success powered by batteries

Finland details routes for electric aviation trial

Solutions for tomorrow’s cities are taking shape in Finland

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

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

Summertime ideas

Vibha has embraced Finnish work-life balance

Six Finnish cities named European climate neutrality pioneers

Hyunseok appreciates the good work-life balance in Finland

Non-alcoholic beverages

Tampere University spinoffs

Helsinki has a top quality of life

Quantum computing

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

Finland to make cybersecurity a skill across EU

AI-based innovations from Finland in good health

Finland’s vibrant startup ecosystem appeals to Parneet

Second-hand Marimekko, psychedelic photography and rising saxophone stars

Top index rankings for 2022

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

Consumers choose Elovena as Finland’s most sustainable brand

Solutions for better sleep

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

Finland works to retain its international talent

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

Finland's gender equality ranked highly

Finland continues to produce educational ideas

Wellbeing, disc golf, cats and a lickalyser

Finland 2nd in Global Gender Gap Report

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

Finnish universities feature in global ranking of academic subjects

Glenn thinks Finland is a great place to raise children

Major industry-research project on quantum technology launched in Finland

Marimekko wallpaper, mental health apparel and glowing album review

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

Finnish maritime expertise is in high demand

Tabletop games

The Iceman returns, Finland wins gold and Helsinki makes headlines

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

Finnish research has a sweet tooth for cell-cultured cocoa

New music, free meals and “glamping bubbles”

Impactful startups, wildlife photos and upcoming Finnish films

Global developments the name of the game for Finnish game industry

Light installations, traffic safety and Helsinki’s hottest startups

World champions, growth companies and Christmas travel

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

Finnish innovators look for cure to healthcare challenges

Basketball, beauty rituals and bike racing

Women scientists

Finnish maritime companies move ahead full sail

Finnish firms champion energy transition

IQM embarks on co-operation with two universities in Israel

Winter gear

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

Robots are developed, put to work in Finland

Finland looks to spark shift to carbon-neutral mobility

Finavia revamps travel experience at Helsinki Airport

Smart health solutions require data and patient centricity

Finnish low-carbon solutions aid push for carbon neutrality

Global design

Finland ranked fifth in Good Country Index

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

Finland’s sustainable development garners global recognition

Finland introduces fast-track entry for specialists and startup entrepreneurs

University of Helsinki spinoffs

Key success factors for e-commerce logistics providers in Finland

Finnish firms make advances in circular, bioeconomy products

Film awards, Olympic medals and light installations

Wooden construction and design

Finnish circular solutions continue to sustain a future approach

Finland an innovation leader in EU

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

Finnish proverbs

Finnish patent filings increased by over 11% in 2021

Responsible design

Finland offers taste of the future of food

Helsinki named top-three city for highly-skilled talent

Report: Finland making best progress toward SDGs

Finland offers a healthy dose of ideas for healthcare

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

Helsinki ecosystem to ease market entry for health-focused companies

Pristine nature, a hubless motorcycle and Kalevala the Musical

Metaverse by Finland – from buzz to reality

Amorous frogs, watchmaking expertise and fashion awards

Finnish supermarket puts waste heat from refrigeration to use

Finnish universities continue to rank highly by global comparison

Finnish ideas re-shape learning in and out of classrooms

Travel inspiration, riveting Sibelius and playful bear cubs

Finnish researchers use touch to suppress addictions

Heavy-metal knitting, quantum computing and Helsinki tips

Finnish studios continue to level up gaming

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

Finnish entities announce sustainability-related undertakings

World-first research in Finnish Lapland observes space weather

Finland shares first place in corruption index

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

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

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

Christmas travel, winter cycling and Hard Rock Hallelujah

Finland a digital powerhouse by EU comparison

Finland retains top spot in global happiness report

Finland attracts growing number of international specialists

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

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

Wheels are turning in Finnish automotive sector

Energy

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

Exercise

Natural cosmetics

Plastic alternatives

Autumn ideas

Health solutions take centre stage in Finland

VTT’s innovation delivers heat where it’s needed

Melancholic karaoke documentary, reopened Kiasma and seal webcast

Eurovision fever, vertical storytelling and Nordic Noir

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

Best hikes, summer festivals and Pride month

Finnish researchers find constructive solution that sticks

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

Our most popular stories in 2022

Finnish firms seek better therapies

Products for babies

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

International talents boost innovation and problem-solving

New investments, funds and funding rounds announced in Finland

Finnish scientists break down problematic plastics with microbes

Lifelong learning

Finnish food industry shows insatiable hunger for innovation

The people and nature here have made an impact on Katerina

Food gets the thought it deserves in Finland

Fabien runs a food kit delivery company in Helsinki

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

First Finnish science satellite is ready for space

Upcoming films, festival wins and luxury hotels

Beauty industry innovations

Plant-based foods

The Finnish startup ecosystem has impressed Hoang-Mai

Cloudberry seeds can counteract difficult hospital bacterium, tells VTT

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

You are not alone: Innovation is a true team sport

Finland offers sustainable food choices for a modern diet

New Finnish centre looks to solve future challenges in aviation

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

It’s time to promote global solutions from Finnish regions

Finnish startups recorded nearly 30% surge in investments

Moomin knits, quantum computers and secrets of sauna

Finns cover all bases in the semiconductor industry

How to engage people in building sustainability through empathy?

Finland contributes to programme promoting innovation, rebuilding in Ukraine

Fabric of sustainable textile industry is woven in Finland

Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Mental health and wellbeing

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

Lighting

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

Smart solutions for retailers

University of Turku spinoffs

Turning research into business drives Kunal Garg

Winter retreats, better sleep and future-ready cities

Private and VC-backed companies outpace others in Finland

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

Diagnostic solutions

Autumn colours, design favourites and film festival winners

Helsinki invites firms to develop ethical learning solutions

Future-proof innovations emerge from Finland

Tampere explores ways to encourage greener, healthier mobility choices

Electric vehicle solutions

Plant-based innovations

AI and AR can help make the customer experience more personal

Technical textile innovations

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

Finnish healthtech to build on past growth with funding, partnerships

Women’s health

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

Tampere gears up for regular autonomous bus operations

Unique saunas, music news and company expansions

Finnish firms are driving advances in mobility

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

Music, moped clubs and air guitar championships

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

Sustainable interior textiles

Finland’s VTT leads effort to find sustainable meat alternatives

Finnish startups invest big in growth

Game studios

Finland has building blocks for circular economy

Post-COVID tourism turns towards sustainability

Windi Muziasari became an entrepreneur to help people

Travelling

Finnish firms are finding new tools for finance

Finland retains its global competitiveness

Fiskars is Finland’s most respected brand, yet again

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

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

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

Mariana applies service design to immigration questions

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

Finnish startups continue to make an impact

Finnish educators expand reach, geographically and thematically

Sundance glory, masterful origami and icy Olympic rings

Startups at Maria 01 make positive net impact

Finnish firms are front and centre of digitalisation

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