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If Brexit Happens, I’ll Probably Be Exiled in Finland

Posted by Richard Bedhall | January 29, 2019 8:52 am | Nation

When all the countries of the world are looking to join different trading blocs, there’s an island off western Europe looking to leave one.

Something Different for Christmas

Posted by Richard Bedhall | December 15, 2018 12:50 pm | Nation, Sponsored content

Michael Strohecker, our friendly BBQ Guru using his grills, is able to provide his party BBQ service even if the temperature falls 20 degrees below freezing.

We Tried Bug Bread!

Posted by Richard Bedhall | December 12, 2018 6:08 pm | Food & Drinks

The slices of bread, spread lightly with butter, were eaten with enthusiasm.

Is Finnish Health Care Value for Money?

Posted by Richard Bedhall | November 17, 2018 9:43 am | Politics

After moving to Finland, this is what I have learned about the Finnish health care system.

Mostly Winners With the New Capital Region Travel Zones

Posted by Richard Bedhall | November 15, 2018 8:16 am | Nation

There are some winners and losers in the new system that will become effective in spring 2019.

I Spent the Summer Traveling to Work with a Bike – This is What I Learned

Posted by Richard Bedhall | October 30, 2018 10:34 am | Lifestyle, Nation

As I cross over the busy Ring II road, I must have a smug look on my face while I look down on the traffic snarled up and stopped each morning and afternoon in the rush hours.

Finland Aims to Become a Leader in Artificial Intelligence – What’s In it for Me?

Posted by Richard Bedhall | October 24, 2018 2:16 am | Business, Culture

We visited a high-profile conference in Espoo to learn about “harnessing the power of artificial intelligence.”

Hailing the New Finnish Taxi System – This is How it Works

Posted by Richard Bedhall | July 7, 2018 10:49 am | Business, Espoo, Helsinki, Vantaa

Here’s what you need to know when comparing the new taxi services.

We Sampled Eight Dishes at the Taste of Helsinki Gourmet Food Festival – Here’s What We Thought

Posted by Richard Bedhall | June 14, 2018 5:08 pm | Food & Drinks, Nation, Sponsored content

We explored the gourmet flavors of the city at the Taste of Helsinki culinary festival that opened on Thursday.

The Active Employment Model Cuts Unemployment Benefits By 80 Million Euros This Year – This is Why the Model is So Controversial

Posted by Richard Bedhall | May 2, 2018 9:22 am | Nation

Monthly figures reduced from 752.60 to 717.60 euros before tax, which is a significant difference for those with little or no savings.

Coffee Mad but Sustainable Finland

Posted by Richard Bedhall | April 20, 2018 5:28 pm | Culture, Nation

We visited the Helsinki Coffee Festival, which takes place over the weekend.

We Attended a Seminar on Racial Profiling to Learn When the Police Can Search You

Posted by Richard Bedhall | April 14, 2018 12:33 pm | Nation

A recent study shows racial profiling does still exist in Finland. We attended a seminar to learn more about it.

Jump on Your Bike! Government Introduces Policy for a Fitter Finland

Posted by Richard Bedhall | April 11, 2018 6:16 pm | Nation

Minister of Transport Anne Berner suggests that the government would invest five million euros to increase walking and cycling nationwide over the next year.

Top of the World in Happiness Report but How is Finland Integrating Immigrants?

Posted by Richard Bedhall | April 10, 2018 6:17 pm | Nation

We interviewed Minister of Employment Jari Lindström.

Happy Easter! – Hyvää pääsiäistä! – Glad påsk!

Posted by Richard Bedhall | March 30, 2018 1:03 pm | Culture

We wish you a Happy Easter!

A Recent Research Aims to Debunk the Stereotypes of Finnish Education

Posted by Richard Bedhall | February 17, 2018 10:20 am | Nation

There are many positive things about Finnish schools but to maintain and improve Finland’s high education standards, self-critical thinking may be the way forward to address the problems posed by this research.

British or American English? – Which Do you Prefer?

Posted by Richard Bedhall | February 10, 2018 11:00 am | Culture, Nation

It’s important to know that asking for a rubber in Britain gets you an eraser but it’s a condom in the US.

Here’s Why The Pandas May Be Sleeping When Presented to Public in February

Posted by Richard Bedhall | January 23, 2018 10:22 am | Business, Culture, Nation

The pandas may well be sleeping when on view in their new enclosure that opens to the public on February 17, 2018.

Winners and Losers with the New Western Metro

Posted by Richard Bedhall | January 15, 2018 9:18 am | Nation

Folks that live further from the metro are the most disgruntled.

Lux Light Festival Goes to Kaartinkaupunki

Posted by Richard Bedhall | January 8, 2018 1:10 pm | Arts, Culture, Nation

Overall a great inspirational and entertaining walk around the district of Kaartinkaupunki.

3 Things to Look Forward to in the Future, According to Slush

Posted by Richard Bedhall | December 28, 2017 11:57 am | Business

We picked three things to look forward to in the future from the start-up event, Slush.

Prince William Arrives in Finland With a Letter from the Queen

Posted by Richard Bedhall | November 29, 2017 6:52 pm | Editors Picks, Nation, Politics

With an interest in sustainability combined with his other environmental and humanitarian charity works, the prince may be the ideal royal representative for a visit to Finland.

Prince William and Daniel To Visit Finland – The Public Can Greet William in Esplanade Park on Thursday

Posted by Richard Bedhall | November 28, 2017 2:37 pm | Business, Politics

Here’s what you should know about their visits.

The Rise and Fall of Nokia Mobile Phones

Posted by Richard Bedhall | November 25, 2017 7:05 am | Business, Culture

After digging into the new book ‘Ringtone . . .’, we list the key factors in the rise and fall of one of the most successful companies in the history of Finland.