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According to Jukka Leskelä, the best part of being the frontman of the energy sector is to speak out for change and break the preconception that the industry is acting as an obstacle to an energy revolution. 

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“I believe and hope these exceptional times will boost combat against climate change,” says Jukka Leskelä

For Kaisa Rönkkö, executive director in Music Finland, recent months have shown the social and psychological significance of the music.

For Kaisa Rönkkö, executive director at Music Finland, the recent months have shown the social and psychological significance of the music.

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“Music has been a great form of self-expression for Finns,” says Kaisa Rönkkö

For Mia Kemppaala fast adaptation represents Finnishness at its best: sisu and creative flourishes arise from everyone when situations are at their most challenging.

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“Once you choose hope, anything is possible,” says Mia Kemppaala

Although Petri Kalliola is not a particularly well-known character in his homeland Finland, he is treated as a superstar in Korea, likely being the most renowned Finn in the country right after Moomintroll and Santa Claus.

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“I’m a pretty average Finnish guy,” says Seoul-based celebrity Petri Kalliola

2021

For author and postdoctoral researcher Mehdi Ghasemi, improving his Finnish is on top of the to-do list in 2021, along with winning the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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– “Immigration and globalisation have broadened the definition of Finnish literature,” says Mehdi Ghasemi

Perttu Pölönen embraces a humane approach in the midst of the digital era and fosters optimism for the future in uncertain times.

Perttu Pölönen embraces a humane approach in the midst of the digital era and fosters optimism about the future in uncertain times.

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“I am fascinated by the fact that disruption creates more than it destroys,” states Perttu Pölönen

Eicca Toppinen, a Finnish cellist and co-founder of Apocalyptica, is a perfect embodiment of the cutting-edge Finnish heavy metal scene.

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“We should find again our respect for nature and the fact that we are part of everything surrounding us,” says Eicca Toppinen

Although Finnish singer-songwriter and composer Tarja Turunen has not lived in Finland for a long time, she keeps waving the Finnish flag proudly abroad.

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“Music keeps you humble and grateful, because it’s a gift,” says Tarja Turunen

Tarek Omran aims to write a best-selling book that combines his academic aspirations and the reasons he became an entrepreneur.

Tarek Omran, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Turku, aims to write a best-selling book that combines his academic aspirations and the reasons he became an entrepreneur.

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“My philosophy is learning by doing,” says dentist, author and entrepreneur Tarek Omran

Chiara Costa is a vocational coach in the public sector, a keynote speaker and a workshop facilitator, specialising in the integration of foreigners into Finnish working life.

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“I always aim for the stars but even if I get a cloud in the path, it’s OK,” says Chiara Costa 

With moon-faces and motorcycle legends, watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva channels Finnish melancholy and darkness into his timely work.

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“Watches are not jewellery,” says Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva

According to Jouni Kangasniemi, the future of education can be found in digital solutions, and Finland is at the vanguard of providing these to the world.

According to Jouni Kangasniemi, the future of education can be found in digital solutions and Finland is at the vanguard of providing these to the world.

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“I consider the Finnish education system to be a very flexible one,” says Jouni Kangasniemi

2022

Good News from Finland spoke to Sami Tallberg, an ambassador of Finnish wild food, about “nature’s supermarket”, his new restaurant project and what the future holds.

After years spent working in high-profile restaurants around the world, wild food has become Sami Tallberg’s “ikigai”, his reason for being.

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

We caught up with author Katja Pantzar to discuss the power of simple actions, the modern definition of sisu and her new projects underway.

After moving to Finland, author Katja Pantzar has turned her discoveries on Nordic-style wellbeing into two books and numerous media appearances globally. We caught up with Katja to discuss the power of simple actions, the modern definition of sisu and her new projects.

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

Long-distance runner Nina Chydenius is used to hard work, dedication and dreaming big. She also helps young athletes struggling with eating disorders.

Long-distance runner Nina Chydenius is used to hard work, dedication and dreaming big. Still, it isn’t only the 2024 Summer Olympics she has set in her sights, but also helping young athletes struggling with eating disorders.

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

Signmark was catapulted to fame as the first deaf musician to sign an international record deal. His recipe for success? Focusing on things that matter and 100 per cent commitment.

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

Behind the jewellery brand Chao & Eero is a designer couple Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen, who share a passion for unique wearable pieces. We talked with the duo about their creative process and different design aesthetics.

Behind the jewellery brand Chao & Eero is a designer couple Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen, who share a passion for unique wearable pieces.

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

Siamäk Naghian has taken the long road home and found meaning living in Iisalmi and working as the CEO of Genelec.

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

IQM CEO Jan Goetz describes his transition from an academic career to deep-tech entrepreneurship as “being thrown into cold water”. It has meant learning many things on the fly, but Goetz has also found surprising similarities between the two. Good News from Finland talked with him about the future of quantum computers, maintaining a work-life balance and how a PhD can teach entrepreneurial skills.

IQM CEO Jan Goetz describes his transition from an academic career to deep-tech entrepreneurship as “being thrown into cold water”. It has meant learning many things on the fly, but Goetz has also found surprising similarities between the two. 

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

Learning by doing is a mantra that has propelled Ronny Eriksson to pursue a range of things.

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

Finnish actor and filmmaker Max Ovaska is equally at home in front of the camera as he is behind it. You probably won’t hear him bragging about it, however.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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