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Future-proof innovations emerge from Finland

Finland works to retain its international talent

International talents boost innovation and problem-solving

Future-proof innovations emerge from Finland

International talents boost innovation and problem-solving

Finland works to retain its international talent

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

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

Travelling

Bikes

Springtime ideas

Winter gear

Fabric of sustainable textile industry is woven in Finland

Happy holidays!

Christmas travel, winter cycling and Hard Rock Hallelujah

Our most popular stories in 2022

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

Top index rankings for 2022

Future-proof innovations emerge from Finland

Winter retreats, better sleep and future-ready cities

Underrated places, impactful startups and ice hockey history

Finnish companies augment all kinds of experiences

Finnish researchers use touch to suppress addictions

Finnish scientists break down problematic plastics with microbes

World champions, growth companies and Christmas travel

Finnish educators expand reach, geographically and thematically

Finland's gender equality ranked highly

Mental health and wellbeing

Upcoming films, festival wins and luxury hotels

Finnish firms seek better therapies

Finland an innovation leader in EU

Maritime industry

Travel inspiration, riveting Sibelius and playful bear cubs

Finnish food industry shows insatiable hunger for innovation

Mariana applies service design to immigration questions

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

Beauty industry innovations

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

Helsinki ecosystem to ease market entry for health-focused companies

Robots are developed, put to work in Finland

Tabletop games

Light installations, traffic safety and Helsinki’s hottest startups

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

Vibha has embraced Finnish work-life balance

Private and VC-backed companies outpace others in Finland

Lifelong learning

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

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

Autumn ideas

Autumn colours, design favourites and film festival winners

Finnish circular solutions continue to sustain a future approach

Finnish supermarket puts waste heat from refrigeration to use

Lighting

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

Global developments the name of the game for Finnish game industry

Tampere gears up for regular autonomous bus operations

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

New Finnish centre looks to solve future challenges in aviation

Game studios

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

Finnish entities announce sustainability-related undertakings

Fiskars is Finland’s most respected brand, yet again

Finland attracts growing number of international specialists

Products for babies

Impactful startups, wildlife photos and upcoming Finnish films

Финское образование в области предпринимательства помогает украинским беженцам

Finland pushes ahead in artificial intelligence, quantum computing

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

Finland’s VTT leads effort to find sustainable meat alternatives

Finnish proverbs

Basketball, beauty rituals and bike racing

Finnish maritime companies move ahead full sail

Windi Muziasari became an entrepreneur to help people

Finnish researchers find constructive solution that sticks

Plant-based foods

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

Finnish ideas re-shape learning in and out of classrooms

Finland works to retain its international talent

Finnish research has a sweet tooth for cell-cultured cocoa

Energy

Music, moped clubs and air guitar championships

Finland offers a healthy dose of ideas for healthcare

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

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

Global design

Second-hand Marimekko, psychedelic photography and rising saxophone stars

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

Turning research into business drives Kunal Garg

AI-based innovations from Finland in good health

Berry innovations

Pristine nature, a hubless motorcycle and Kalevala the Musical

Fresh funding for Finnish digital tools

Finland a digital powerhouse by EU comparison

Plastic alternatives

Wellbeing, disc golf, cats and a lickalyser

Finland’s future success powered by batteries

Finnish universities feature in global ranking of academic subjects

Finland 2nd in Global Gender Gap Report

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

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

Finland retains its global competitiveness

Finnish startups continue to make an impact

Summertime ideas

Happy Midsummer!

Finnish low-carbon solutions aid push for carbon neutrality

Helsinki has a top quality of life

Finland’s sustainable development garners global recognition

Responsible design

New music, free meals and “glamping bubbles”

Health solutions take centre stage in Finland

Finnish universities continue to rank highly by global comparison

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

Best hikes, summer festivals and Pride month

Finland offers taste of the future of food

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

World-first research in Finnish Lapland observes space weather

Finland introduces fast-track entry for specialists and startup entrepreneurs

Electric vehicle solutions

The Iceman returns, Finland wins gold and Helsinki makes headlines

Finland contributes to programme promoting innovation, rebuilding in Ukraine

Finnish firms are driving advances in mobility

Plant-based innovations

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

Glenn thinks Finland is a great place to raise children

Finland continues to produce educational ideas

Tampere University spinoffs

Unique saunas, music news and company expansions

Finnish healthtech to build on past growth with funding, partnerships

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

Helsinki named top-three city for highly-skilled talent

Quantum computing

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

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

Finnish firms make advances in circular, bioeconomy products

Six Finnish cities named European climate neutrality pioneers

Technical textile innovations

Heavy-metal knitting, quantum computing and Helsinki tips

Finnish firms are finding new tools for finance

The people and nature here have made an impact on Katerina

Finnish patent filings increased by over 11% in 2021

Tampere explores ways to encourage greener, healthier mobility choices

Melancholic karaoke documentary, reopened Kiasma and seal webcast

Solutions for tomorrow’s cities are taking shape in Finland

Finnish startups recorded nearly 30% surge in investments

Finnish universities recognised among best in field by QS

Exercise

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

First Finnish science satellite is ready for space

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

Happy Easter!

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

International talents boost innovation and problem-solving

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

IQM embarks on co-operation with two universities in Israel

Finnish firms champion energy transition

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

Finland ranked fifth in Good Country Index

Fabien runs a food kit delivery company in Helsinki

Consumers choose Elovena as Finland’s most sustainable brand

University of Turku spinoffs

Marimekko wallpaper, mental health apparel and glowing album review

Helsinki invites firms to develop ethical learning solutions

Wooden construction and design

Finavia revamps travel experience at Helsinki Airport

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

New investments, funds and funding rounds announced in Finland

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

Finnish studios continue to level up gaming

Finland retains top spot in global happiness report

Eurovision fever, vertical storytelling and Nordic Noir

Finnish innovators look for cure to healthcare challenges

Startups at Maria 01 make positive net impact

Sustainable interior textiles

Wheels are turning in Finnish automotive sector

Women’s health

Diagnostic solutions

University of Helsinki spinoffs

Cloudberry seeds can counteract difficult hospital bacterium, tells VTT

Solutions for better sleep

Amorous frogs, watchmaking expertise and fashion awards

Хельсинкская верфь построит экологичный ледокол для «Норникеля»

Finland has building blocks for circular economy

Hyunseok appreciates the good work-life balance in Finland

Finland to make cybersecurity a skill across EU

Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Film awards, Olympic medals and light installations

Finland details routes for electric aviation trial

Finnish startups invest big in growth

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

Sundance glory, masterful origami and icy Olympic rings

Популярность англоязычных учебных программ в финских вузах на подъеме

Finnish maritime expertise is in high demand

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

Finland shares first place in corruption index

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

Finland looks to spark shift to carbon-neutral mobility

Finland’s vibrant startup ecosystem appeals to Parneet

Major industry-research project on quantum technology launched in Finland

Moomin knits, quantum computers and secrets of sauna

Универмаги Stockmann вносят свой вклад в переработку текстиля и развитие циркулярной экономики

Food gets the thought it deserves in Finland

VTT’s innovation delivers heat where it’s needed

Smart solutions for retailers

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

Finnish firms are front and centre of digitalisation

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

Report: Finland making best progress toward SDGs

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