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Make air, not war: The joyfully absurd World Championships in Oulu
Ever dreamed of witnessing something wildly fun and just a little bit bonkers? Picture people of all ages rocking out on stage with instruments only they can see. Dancing like nobody’s…
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Quirky ‘90s band Ultra Bra stages a stylish comeback at 30
Ultra Bra, one of the most beloved Finnish bands of the 1990s, has released new songs after more than two decades and reunited for shows at Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium and summer…
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Frenemies for life: Finland and Sweden’s century-old athletics rivalry continues
Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, the Finland–Sweden Athletics International is a one-of-a-kind event celebrated each August. It’s a stage for pride, passion and an age-old…
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Why Finland’s Moomin books still matter in today’s world
The Moomins and the Great Flood, by the Finnish writer and artist Tove Jansson, was published in 1945. The first Moomin book introduces the central characters and themes like love,…
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The whimsical humanity of Finnish Moomin author and artist Tove Jansson
The creator of the Moomins was much more than just a cartoonist. Her body of work could fill several lifetimes. She lived a long life shaped by love, freedom, sea and adventure – all of…
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Discover the wild herbs growing across Finland
Finland’s forests are full of flavour. Meet the wild herbs hiding in plain sight.…
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Then and now in photos: Helsinki 50 years after the Cold War summit
As Finland hosts an anniversary event marking 50 years since the historic OSCE summit and the signing of the Helsinki Final Act, we return to the city streets where history happened.…
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New York’s Met Museum showcases beloved Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck
Renowned Finnish artist Helene Schjerfbeck is the first Nordic woman painter to be presented in a solo exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The show “will be a…
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A night hike into the heart of Finnish folk music
Kaustinen, a small Finnish town renowned for its rich folk music traditions, welcomes festival-goers with a unique night hike through rain-soaked forests and magical cliffs. As fiddles…
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Finnish design by Artek still resonates, nearly a century after the company began
As Finnish design house Artek marks its 90th anniversary, a Canadian reporter reflects on how its timeless furniture helped shape her home and why its legacy endures.…
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