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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

A merry time for Finnish maritime

Finnish companies are speeding up towards circularity

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Report: Finland making best progress toward SDGs

Products for babies

Finnish firms are driving advances in mobility

Quantum computing

Travelling

Finnish maritime companies move ahead full sail

Mariana applies service design to immigration questions

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

University of Helsinki spinoffs

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

Food gets the thought it deserves in Finland

Finland pushes ahead in artificial intelligence, quantum computing

Finnish patent filings increased by over 11% in 2021

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

Finnish universities continue to rank highly by global comparison

Finland to make cybersecurity a skill across EU

World-first research in Finnish Lapland observes space weather

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

Finnish entities announce sustainability-related undertakings

Exercise

Fabien runs a food kit delivery company in Helsinki

Natural cosmetics

Major industry-research project on quantum technology launched in Finland

International talents boost innovation and problem-solving

Plant-based innovations

Moomin knits, quantum computers and secrets of sauna

Studying in Finland is about quality education and experience

New Finnish centre looks to solve future challenges in aviation

Finnish educators expand reach, geographically and thematically

Valentine’s Day gift ideas

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

Winter retreats, better sleep and future-ready cities

Springtime ideas

Finnish food industry shows insatiable hunger for innovation

The Finnish startup ecosystem has impressed Hoang-Mai

Lifelong learning

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

Finnish research has a sweet tooth for cell-cultured cocoa

Key success factors for e-commerce logistics providers in Finland

Finnish scientists break down problematic plastics with microbes

New investments, funds and funding rounds announced in Finland

Diagnostic solutions

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

It’s time to promote global solutions from Finnish regions

Marimekko wallpaper, mental health apparel and glowing album review

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

Finnish studios continue to level up gaming

Unique saunas, music news and company expansions

Finland continues to produce educational ideas

The Iceman returns, Finland wins gold and Helsinki makes headlines

Fiskars is Finland’s most respected brand, yet again

Pristine nature, a hubless motorcycle and Kalevala the Musical

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

Responsible design

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

Finnish startups continue to make an impact

Energy

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

Beauty industry innovations

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

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

Finnish researchers find constructive solution that sticks

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

Finland works to retain its international talent

Game studios

Consumers choose Elovena as Finland’s most sustainable brand

Finavia revamps travel experience at Helsinki Airport

Finland attracts growing number of international specialists

Basketball, beauty rituals and bike racing

Finnish companies augment all kinds of experiences

Fresh funding for Finnish digital tools

Finnish healthtech to build on past growth with funding, partnerships

Finland has building blocks for circular economy

The people and nature here have made an impact on Katerina

Plastic alternatives

Finnish ideas re-shape learning in and out of classrooms

Upcoming films, festival wins and luxury hotels

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

Christmas travel, winter cycling and Hard Rock Hallelujah

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

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

Mental health and wellbeing

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

Autumn ideas

Vibha has embraced Finnish work-life balance

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

Smart solutions for retailers

Finns cover all bases in the semiconductor industry

Finnish firms are front and centre of digitalisation

Technical textile innovations

Finland offers a healthy dose of ideas for healthcare

Smart health solutions require data and patient centricity

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

Tampere University spinoffs

Best hikes, summer festivals and Pride month

Finland ranked fifth in Good Country Index

Finland’s VTT leads effort to find sustainable meat alternatives

Finland shares first place in corruption index

Tampere explores ways to encourage greener, healthier mobility choices

Sundance glory, masterful origami and icy Olympic rings

Cloudberry seeds can counteract difficult hospital bacterium, tells VTT

University of Turku spinoffs

World champions, growth companies and Christmas travel

Solutions for better sleep

Electric vehicle solutions

Amorous frogs, watchmaking expertise and fashion awards

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

Windi Muziasari became an entrepreneur to help people

Turning research into business drives Kunal Garg

Autumn colours, design favourites and film festival winners

Finnish firms are finding new tools for finance

Finland’s future success powered by batteries

Impactful startups, wildlife photos and upcoming Finnish films

Finland a digital powerhouse by EU comparison

Finnish universities feature in global ranking of academic subjects

Finland contributes to programme promoting innovation, rebuilding in Ukraine

Finnish universities recognised among best in field by QS

Top index rankings for 2022

Helsinki ecosystem to ease market entry for health-focused companies

Finnish maritime expertise is in high demand

Finland details routes for electric aviation trial

Glenn thinks Finland is a great place to raise children

Finland an innovation leader in EU

Finland offers sustainable food choices for a modern diet

Travel inspiration, riveting Sibelius and playful bear cubs

IQM embarks on co-operation with two universities in Israel

Future-proof innovations emerge from Finland

Helsinki named top-three city for highly-skilled talent

Six Finnish cities named European climate neutrality pioneers

Finnish firms seek better therapies

Finland retains its global competitiveness

Our most popular stories in 2022

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

Sustainable interior textiles

Summertime ideas

Finland's gender equality ranked highly

New music, free meals and “glamping bubbles”

Underrated places, impactful startups and ice hockey history

Bikes

Finland looks to spark shift to carbon-neutral mobility

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

Light installations, traffic safety and Helsinki’s hottest startups

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

Finnish circular solutions continue to sustain a future approach

Finnish proverbs

You are not alone: Innovation is a true team sport

Film awards, Olympic medals and light installations

Lighting

AI and AR can help make the customer experience more personal

Berry innovations

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

Private and VC-backed companies outpace others in Finland

Maritime industry

Finland’s vibrant startup ecosystem appeals to Parneet

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

Music, moped clubs and air guitar championships

Robots are developed, put to work in Finland

Wellbeing, disc golf, cats and a lickalyser

Finland offers taste of the future of food

Finnish startups invest big in growth

Women’s health

Health solutions take centre stage in Finland

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

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

Fabric of sustainable textile industry is woven in Finland

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

Global design

Finnish startups recorded nearly 30% surge in investments

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

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

Post-COVID tourism turns towards sustainability

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

Finland’s sustainable development garners global recognition

AI-based innovations from Finland in good health

Wooden construction and design

Tabletop games

Global developments the name of the game for Finnish game industry

Startups at Maria 01 make positive net impact

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

Helsinki invites firms to develop ethical learning solutions

Heavy-metal knitting, quantum computing and Helsinki tips

Hyunseok appreciates the good work-life balance in Finland

Metaverse by Finland – from buzz to reality

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

Solutions for tomorrow’s cities are taking shape in Finland

Finnish supermarket puts waste heat from refrigeration to use

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

How to engage people in building sustainability through empathy?

Women scientists

Eurovision fever, vertical storytelling and Nordic Noir

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

Finnish researchers use touch to suppress addictions

Melancholic karaoke documentary, reopened Kiasma and seal webcast

Plant-based foods

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

Finland retains top spot in global happiness report

Non-alcoholic beverages

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

Second-hand Marimekko, psychedelic photography and rising saxophone stars

Finland introduces fast-track entry for specialists and startup entrepreneurs

Finnish innovators look for cure to healthcare challenges

Finnish low-carbon solutions aid push for carbon neutrality

Finnish firms champion energy transition

Finnish firms make advances in circular, bioeconomy products

Helsinki has a top quality of life

VTT’s innovation delivers heat where it’s needed

Wheels are turning in Finnish automotive sector

Tampere gears up for regular autonomous bus operations

Finland 2nd in Global Gender Gap Report

First Finnish science satellite is ready for space