How a Holiday in Helsinki Changed My Life
One December weekend I did the unimaginable and planned an express trip to Helsinki from a small town far away.
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Author: Paulina Bouzas
In the Footsteps of Jean Sibelius
What is it like to be a classical musician in Finland? Paulina Bouzas aims to find out.
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National Saint Lucia Ingrid Enkell: Standing in That Big Church Almost Alone Was the Scariest Thing
In our interview, this year’s Lucia maiden, Ingrid Enkell, shared her thoughts on her crowning during exceptional times and how to find light in one’s life.
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When You Are Lost the Birch Can Guide You Home; The Magical Tree Can Also Relax You in Sauna
After arriving in Finland, I first learned about this beautiful slim tree in the local library.
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How Magpies Became My Silent Companion When I Lived in Finland
For me, they were a sort of silent companion, a type of bird that I will always associate with the ever-changing seasons of Finland.
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Corona Dogs Detect the First Passengers Infected With Covid-19 at Helsinki Airport; Here’s How the Testing Works
The corona dogs trained to detect the Covid-19 disease identified the first passengers positive with the virus on Thursday.
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6 Facts You Need to Know About the Finnish Education System
In our new serial on the Finnish education system, reporter Paulina Bouzas finds answers to common and intricate questions and indulges in conversations with various experts.
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Children Raised in Cities Have Lower Motor Skills Than Those Raised in Smaller Towns, According to a Study
A recent study investigated the correlation between children’s motor competence and environmental factors.
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Top Five Tips to Learn Finnish, According to a Finnish Teacher
This week we had the opportunity to speak with Katri Niemi, a Finnish language professor at the University of Eastern Finland, about the wonders of the Finnish language.
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Female Power: 5 Finnish Books Written by Women
Finland is a country of great female writers that have explored all genres. Here are some recommendations to add to your spring reading list.
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The Art Gallery Scene in Finland is Flourishing
The contemporary art scene in Finland is very active, not only in Helsinki but also in other cities.
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Such A Doggy Nation! – In Finland, Pets Are Important Family Members
As an animal lover, I took a closer look at pet ownership in this Nordic country and found out some of the things that make it unique.
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I Sat Down With a Finnish Restaurant Owner Who Serves Local North Carelian Food – This is What I learned
What exactly does North Carelian food look like? I aim to find out.
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Award-Winning Author Jennifer Clement in an Interview With Finland Today: “I Have Finnish DNA”
“I was feeling the call of my ancestors.”
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Finland Says Goodbye to Chickenpox
New additions to the vaccination program might be in store in the future as it has proved effective so far.
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Author Mehdi Ghasemi Seeks to Help Immigrant Writers in Finland – “Challenges Should Not Make Us Stop”
“We might be rejected dozens and dozens of times, but we shall not give up.”
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The Constant Light, Magical Atmosphere, Snow – Finland Today’s Readers Share Reasons For Moving Here
There is something about the Finnish lands that manages to awe and inspire those of us who come from remote lands.
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Small-Town Salsa With Reserved Finns
Whether in big cities or small towns, Finns enjoy bustling nightclubs and semi-empty bars.
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In Jyväskylä, Dogs Help University Students in Their Studies
In Jyväskylä, Central Finland, dogs serve as companions and aid students during their language learning process.
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Instead of Looking for an Ice Cream Truck, You Could Soon be Looking for a Booze Truck
There could be flexible sales channels for Alko in the future.
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The Struggle to Find a Job in Finland
Your correspondent set out to take a closer look at job hunting in Finland.
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The Finnish Red Cross: Racism Damages the Whole Society
This week the whole country is involved with the aim of creating a more accepting society.
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Vlada Laukkonen Likes to Code, and She Encourages Other Women to Try it Too
According to Vlada, coding “gives creative power.”
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A Mexican on the Train
A delayed train would lead to a lost flight at the Helsinki Airport. According to VR, they work daily to improve punctuality. But was that really true?
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In Mexico Friendship Day is Every Day, In Finland Valentine’s Day Comes in Handy
The main difference between celebrating a “friendship day” in Finland and in Mexico is perhaps that in Mexico friendship day is every day.
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Finnish Retailers Push the Use of One Single Bag – Aim: More Fish than Plastic Bags
With initiatives like these, Finns are leaving behind plastic bags and setting an example for other countries to follow.
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A Night at the Helsinki Airport
I thought that night was going to be the longest of my life. I was wrong.
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