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Finland racks up sixth consecutive top spot in World Happiness Report

A merry time for Finnish maritime

Finnish companies are speeding up towards circularity

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Finnair goes Moomins, Blind Channel starts touring and The Summer Book signs Glenn Close

Sadeem switched from pharmacy to become a marketing executive

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Finavia revamps travel experience at Helsinki Airport

Smart health solutions require data and patient centricity

Finnish firms seek better therapies

The Finnish startup ecosystem has impressed Hoang-Mai

Finland attracts growing number of international specialists

Light installations, traffic safety and Helsinki’s hottest startups

Autumn ideas

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

Beauty industry innovations

Helsinki ecosystem to ease market entry for health-focused companies

Winter gear

Upcoming films, festival wins and luxury hotels

University of Turku spinoffs

World champions, growth companies and Christmas travel

Bikes

Finnish circular solutions continue to sustain a future approach

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

Helsinki has a top quality of life

Finnish educators expand reach, geographically and thematically

Finland offers taste of the future of food

It’s time to promote global solutions from Finnish regions

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

Finland contributes to programme promoting innovation, rebuilding in Ukraine

Summertime ideas

Finland retains top spot in global happiness report

Plant-based foods

Finnish innovators look for cure to healthcare challenges

Melancholic karaoke documentary, reopened Kiasma and seal webcast

Finland’s VTT leads effort to find sustainable meat alternatives

Finland works to retain its international talent

Maritime industry

Finland’s sustainable development garners global recognition

Finland introduces fast-track entry for specialists and startup entrepreneurs

Berry innovations

Global developments the name of the game for Finnish game industry

Major industry-research project on quantum technology launched in Finland

Finnish maritime expertise is in high demand

Metaverse by Finland – from buzz to reality

Finland offers sustainable food choices for a modern diet

Finnish researchers use touch to suppress addictions

You are not alone: Innovation is a true team sport

Impactful startups, wildlife photos and upcoming Finnish films

Quantum computing

Solutions for better sleep

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

Report: Finland making best progress toward SDGs

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

Christmas travel, winter cycling and Hard Rock Hallelujah

Tabletop games

Finnish ideas re-shape learning in and out of classrooms

Finland's gender equality ranked highly

Food gets the thought it deserves in Finland

Finland 2nd in Global Gender Gap Report

Future-proof innovations emerge from Finland

Electric vehicle solutions

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

Marimekko wallpaper, mental health apparel and glowing album review

New Finnish centre looks to solve future challenges in aviation

Finnish universities feature in global ranking of academic subjects

Non-alcoholic beverages

Amorous frogs, watchmaking expertise and fashion awards

VTT’s innovation delivers heat where it’s needed

Lifelong learning

Finnish studios continue to level up gaming

Finland pushes ahead in artificial intelligence, quantum computing

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

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

Wooden construction and design

Finland a digital powerhouse by EU comparison

Sustainable interior textiles

Natural cosmetics

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

The Iceman returns, Finland wins gold and Helsinki makes headlines

Startups at Maria 01 make positive net impact

Finland’s vibrant startup ecosystem appeals to Parneet

Finnish startups continue to make an impact

Six Finnish cities named European climate neutrality pioneers

Our most popular stories in 2022

Finland details routes for electric aviation trial

Lighting

Finnish entities announce sustainability-related undertakings

Eurovision fever, vertical storytelling and Nordic Noir

Moomin knits, quantum computers and secrets of sauna

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

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

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

Finland continues to produce educational ideas

World-first research in Finnish Lapland observes space weather

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

Mental health and wellbeing

Finland to make cybersecurity a skill across EU

Finland’s future success powered by batteries

The people and nature here have made an impact on Katerina

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

Vibha has embraced Finnish work-life balance

Travelling

Health solutions take centre stage in Finland

Underrated places, impactful startups and ice hockey history

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

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

University of Helsinki spinoffs

Tampere explores ways to encourage greener, healthier mobility choices

Windi Muziasari became an entrepreneur to help people

Cloudberry seeds can counteract difficult hospital bacterium, tells VTT

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

Consumers choose Elovena as Finland’s most sustainable brand

Finnish research has a sweet tooth for cell-cultured cocoa

First Finnish science satellite is ready for space

Springtime ideas

Finnish universities continue to rank highly by global comparison

Finnish maritime companies move ahead full sail

New music, free meals and “glamping bubbles”

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

Finland retains its global competitiveness

Finnish proverbs

Finland shares first place in corruption index

Hyunseok appreciates the good work-life balance in Finland

Pristine nature, a hubless motorcycle and Kalevala the Musical

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

Helsinki named top-three city for highly-skilled talent

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

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

Technical textile innovations

Turning research into business drives Kunal Garg

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

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

Finnish firms make advances in circular, bioeconomy products

Finland looks to spark shift to carbon-neutral mobility

Fabien runs a food kit delivery company in Helsinki

Finns cover all bases in the semiconductor industry

IQM embarks on co-operation with two universities in Israel

Autumn colours, design favourites and film festival winners

Fiskars is Finland’s most respected brand, yet again

Tampere gears up for regular autonomous bus operations

Exercise

Private and VC-backed companies outpace others in Finland

Finnish firms are finding new tools for finance

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

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

How to engage people in building sustainability through empathy?

Finnish healthtech to build on past growth with funding, partnerships

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

Finnish startups invest big in growth

Finnish patent filings increased by over 11% in 2021

Women scientists

Sundance glory, masterful origami and icy Olympic rings

Winter retreats, better sleep and future-ready cities

Finland an innovation leader in EU

Second-hand Marimekko, psychedelic photography and rising saxophone stars

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

Finnish researchers find constructive solution that sticks

Finnish food industry shows insatiable hunger for innovation

Tampere University spinoffs

Key success factors for e-commerce logistics providers in Finland

Helsinki invites firms to develop ethical learning solutions

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

AI-based innovations from Finland in good health

Finland has building blocks for circular economy

Glenn thinks Finland is a great place to raise children

Finland ranked fifth in Good Country Index

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

Studying in Finland is about quality education and experience

Products for babies

Solutions for tomorrow’s cities are taking shape in Finland

Finnish firms champion energy transition

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

Finnish scientists break down problematic plastics with microbes

Music, moped clubs and air guitar championships

Fresh funding for Finnish digital tools

AI and AR can help make the customer experience more personal

Post-COVID tourism turns towards sustainability

Plant-based innovations

Plastic alternatives

Finnish companies augment all kinds of experiences

Global design

International talents boost innovation and problem-solving

Finnish firms are front and centre of digitalisation

Finnish startups recorded nearly 30% surge in investments

Unique saunas, music news and company expansions

Valentine’s Day gift ideas

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

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

Finland offers a healthy dose of ideas for healthcare

Mariana applies service design to immigration questions

Film awards, Olympic medals and light installations

Finnish universities recognised among best in field by QS

New investments, funds and funding rounds announced in Finland

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

Diagnostic solutions

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

Women’s health

Wheels are turning in Finnish automotive sector

Travel inspiration, riveting Sibelius and playful bear cubs

Basketball, beauty rituals and bike racing

Top index rankings for 2022

Game studios

Finnish firms are driving advances in mobility

Heavy-metal knitting, quantum computing and Helsinki tips

Finnish supermarket puts waste heat from refrigeration to use

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

Finnish low-carbon solutions aid push for carbon neutrality

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

Energy

Fabric of sustainable textile industry is woven in Finland

Responsible design

Robots are developed, put to work in Finland

Wellbeing, disc golf, cats and a lickalyser

Best hikes, summer festivals and Pride month

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

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