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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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Quantum computing

Hyunseok appreciates the good work-life balance in Finland

Finnish scientists break down problematic plastics with microbes

Finland introduces fast-track entry for specialists and startup entrepreneurs

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

Products for babies

Fabien runs a food kit delivery company in Helsinki

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

Sundance glory, masterful origami and icy Olympic rings

Finland offers sustainable food choices for a modern diet

Tampere University spinoffs

Plastic alternatives

Solutions for better sleep

Finnish circular solutions continue to sustain a future approach

Windi Muziasari became an entrepreneur to help people

You are not alone: Innovation is a true team sport

Finnish researchers find constructive solution that sticks

Finns cover all bases in the semiconductor industry

How to engage people in building sustainability through empathy?

The Iceman returns, Finland wins gold and Helsinki makes headlines

Finland's gender equality ranked highly

Fiskars is Finland’s most respected brand, yet again

New investments, funds and funding rounds announced in Finland

Finnish educators expand reach, geographically and thematically

Upcoming films, festival wins and luxury hotels

Finnish proverbs

Finland works to retain its international talent

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

Women’s health

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

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

Heavy-metal knitting, quantum computing and Helsinki tips

Health solutions take centre stage in Finland

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

Electric vehicle solutions

Finnish firms are front and centre of digitalisation

Eurovision fever, vertical storytelling and Nordic Noir

Moomin knits, quantum computers and secrets of sauna

New Finnish centre looks to solve future challenges in aviation

Finnish startups recorded nearly 30% surge in investments

Diagnostic solutions

Finnish universities continue to rank highly by global comparison

Winter gear

Major industry-research project on quantum technology launched in Finland

Game studios

Berry innovations

Finnish food industry shows insatiable hunger for innovation

Summertime ideas

The people and nature here have made an impact on Katerina

Finland’s sustainable development garners global recognition

Consumers choose Elovena as Finland’s most sustainable brand

Finnish firms are finding new tools for finance

Light installations, traffic safety and Helsinki’s hottest startups

Non-alcoholic beverages

Wellbeing, disc golf, cats and a lickalyser

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

Plant-based foods

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

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

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

VTT’s innovation delivers heat where it’s needed

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

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

Finnish companies augment all kinds of experiences

Finland ranked fifth in Good Country Index

World-first research in Finnish Lapland observes space weather

Robots are developed, put to work in Finland

Finland 2nd in Global Gender Gap Report

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

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

Pristine nature, a hubless motorcycle and Kalevala the Musical

Finnish innovators look for cure to healthcare challenges

Finland’s VTT leads effort to find sustainable meat alternatives

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

Finnish low-carbon solutions aid push for carbon neutrality

Helsinki named top-three city for highly-skilled talent

Key success factors for e-commerce logistics providers in Finland

Finnish maritime companies move ahead full sail

Finland looks to spark shift to carbon-neutral mobility

Report: Finland making best progress toward SDGs

University of Turku spinoffs

Film awards, Olympic medals and light installations

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

Winter retreats, better sleep and future-ready cities

Our most popular stories in 2022

Unique saunas, music news and company expansions

Finland’s vibrant startup ecosystem appeals to Parneet

Finland’s future success powered by batteries

Bikes

Finnish universities feature in global ranking of academic subjects

Finland retains top spot in global happiness report

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

Finnish startups continue to make an impact

Finnish startups invest big in growth

Tampere explores ways to encourage greener, healthier mobility choices

Turning research into business drives Kunal Garg

Melancholic karaoke documentary, reopened Kiasma and seal webcast

Lighting

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

Finland offers taste of the future of food

Amorous frogs, watchmaking expertise and fashion awards

Basketball, beauty rituals and bike racing

Finnish universities recognised among best in field by QS

Autumn ideas

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

World champions, growth companies and Christmas travel

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

Finnish researchers use touch to suppress addictions

Global developments the name of the game for Finnish game industry

Responsible design

The Finnish startup ecosystem has impressed Hoang-Mai

Finland details routes for electric aviation trial

Mariana applies service design to immigration questions

Wheels are turning in Finnish automotive sector

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

Finland retains its global competitiveness

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

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

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

Beauty industry innovations

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

First Finnish science satellite is ready for space

Cloudberry seeds can counteract difficult hospital bacterium, tells VTT

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

Smart health solutions require data and patient centricity

Six Finnish cities named European climate neutrality pioneers

Sustainable interior textiles

Autumn colours, design favourites and film festival winners

Finnish firms champion energy transition

Glenn thinks Finland is a great place to raise children

Music, moped clubs and air guitar championships

Metaverse by Finland – from buzz to reality

Finland an innovation leader in EU

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

Finland offers a healthy dose of ideas for healthcare

Food gets the thought it deserves in Finland

Helsinki has a top quality of life

Global design

Finnish healthtech to build on past growth with funding, partnerships

Smart solutions for retailers

Women scientists

Private and VC-backed companies outpace others in Finland

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

Finnish firms seek better therapies

AI-based innovations from Finland in good health

Finnish studios continue to level up gaming

Vibha has embraced Finnish work-life balance

AI and AR can help make the customer experience more personal

Springtime ideas

Best hikes, summer festivals and Pride month

Second-hand Marimekko, psychedelic photography and rising saxophone stars

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

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

Travelling

Valentine’s Day gift ideas

IQM embarks on co-operation with two universities in Israel

Marimekko wallpaper, mental health apparel and glowing album review

Finnish maritime expertise is in high demand

Underrated places, impactful startups and ice hockey history

Impactful startups, wildlife photos and upcoming Finnish films

Finnish entities announce sustainability-related undertakings

Finnish patent filings increased by over 11% in 2021

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

Natural cosmetics

New music, free meals and “glamping bubbles”

Helsinki invites firms to develop ethical learning solutions

Top index rankings for 2022

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

University of Helsinki spinoffs

Tabletop games

Finland has building blocks for circular economy

Post-COVID tourism turns towards sustainability

Finnish supermarket puts waste heat from refrigeration to use

Finland pushes ahead in artificial intelligence, quantum computing

Wooden construction and design

Finland shares first place in corruption index

Future-proof innovations emerge from Finland

Finland a digital powerhouse by EU comparison

Finland continues to produce educational ideas

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

Finland contributes to programme promoting innovation, rebuilding in Ukraine

Exercise

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

Energy

Startups at Maria 01 make positive net impact

Maritime industry

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

Finnish firms make advances in circular, bioeconomy products

Mental health and wellbeing

Finnish firms are driving advances in mobility

Tampere gears up for regular autonomous bus operations

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

Studying in Finland is about quality education and experience

Technical textile innovations

Finavia revamps travel experience at Helsinki Airport

Lifelong learning

International talents boost innovation and problem-solving

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

Finland attracts growing number of international specialists

Fabric of sustainable textile industry is woven in Finland

Plant-based innovations

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

Travel inspiration, riveting Sibelius and playful bear cubs

It’s time to promote global solutions from Finnish regions

Solutions for tomorrow’s cities are taking shape in Finland

Christmas travel, winter cycling and Hard Rock Hallelujah

Finnish ideas re-shape learning in and out of classrooms

Helsinki ecosystem to ease market entry for health-focused companies

Fresh funding for Finnish digital tools

Finnish research has a sweet tooth for cell-cultured cocoa

Finland to make cybersecurity a skill across EU