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Nov 2, 2021

Change may seem inconceivable, but only until we act. Find your until moment, together with #Finland: untilweact.fi #UntilWeAct #FinnishClimateCollaboration

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BBC Music Awards 2023 winners are out, and a familiar face was named "Personality of the Year": #Finnish-Ukrainian conductor

@DaliaStasevska

💙💛 Congratulations to the chief conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra and principal guest conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra!

Apr 18

You might know Aki Kaurismäki as #Finland's most famous film director and a writer, but did you know that he also runs a small-town cinema in Karkkila, a #Finnish town with 9000 inhabitants? 📽️ Here is the story of how that came to be.

Kaurismäki in Karkkila: How Finland’s most famous film director and a writer started a small-town...

One year when the acclaimed film director Aki Kaurismäki made his annual return to Finland from his winter home in Portugal, he wound up creating a cinema in a disused industrial building.

Kaurismäki in Karkkila: How Finland’s most famous film director and a writer started a small-town...

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There is a saying in #Finnish: "ylös, ulos ja lenkille," translating as "get up, out and running"! That is exactly what many Finns do in their past time – often together with their pets. Cooking outside is also a Finnish favourite activity. 📸

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And last but not least, # 5, the Finnish Hound. The Finnish Hound was literally made for Finland. It was developed as a hound dog that could work on hilly terrain and in deep snow. ❄️ 📸

April 18 marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites. Here are some of our favourite sites around Finland – have you visited any of them or would you like to? What are your favourite monuments? 🏰

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One year when the acclaimed film director Aki Kaurismäki made his annual return to Finland from his winter home in Portugal, he wound up creating a cinema in a disused industrial building.

Apr 12

There is a 1200-kilometer network of bike paths in the #Finnish capital Helsinki that makes it easy to access all parts of the city on two wheels. The whole city comes together when you cycle from A to B, and you can spontaneously stop at fun places along the way. 💙

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Here is # 4, the Lapponian Herder. It was developed from a type of dog used by the indigenous Sami people. Lapponians are energetic dogs that enjoy all kinds of activities. 🚀 📸

Wakey wakey! 🌞 How do you know it's spring in #Finland? The King of the Finnish forest, the brown bear, wakes up and makes its first appearance of the year 💙 📸

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Here is # 3, the Finnish Lapphund. Traditionally it has been used for herding reindeer. 🦌 "Lappies" are very intelligent, and some owners and fanciers claim that they even have the ability to think through actions first! 📸

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The sauna is the temple of well-being for Finns. It is the perfect place to relax, calm down, cherish health and engage in social interaction. The Finnish sauna experience is created through the joint effect of multiple senses: it includes sights, scents and sensations. 💙

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Apr 15

Where is your happy place? For many living and visiting Helsinki, the answer is Oodi Central Library. 📚💙 The Finnish government built Oodi as a present to its citizens after the country celebrated 100 years of independence in 2017.

Oodi Library acts as Helsinki’s urban living room - thisisFINLAND

The Finnish government built the flagship library Oodi as a present to its citizens after the country celebrated 100 years of independence in 2017. It is a clear indication of how important reading...

Apr 15

Finns are outdoorsy through and through. You can see them flocking to the outdoor seating areas of restaurants, bars and cafes the minute it is warm enough to sit outside. 🌞 And they don't mind doing it wearing their winter parkas, either!

Olivia and Leo most popular Finnish names

Apr 14

What is your favourite #Finnish name? The most popular ones last year were Olivia and Leo. 💙 #Finland has allowed parents to register their children's names digitally since December, and some 88 percent of names since then have been notified online.

yle.fi

Finland's naming committee has to approve any new names that parents want to bestow.

Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Apr 14

Yesterday, the 12-year-old Lilja Haatainen performed together with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra at the State Opening of Parliament. 😍 Listen to her take on Sibelius!

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Apr 13

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Lilja Haatainen, 12 yrs old plays here Sibelius Humoresque No. 2 with @Yle_Rso and @nicholascollon @Musiikkitalo . Watch & listen on demand areena.yle.fi/1-64554939

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Apr 13

Here is # 2, the Karelian Bear Dog. Its quick reflexes and fearless nature have made it very popular for hunting large game. Karelian Bear Dogs prefer an outdoor environment, and need plenty of space to run free, like you can see! 💨 📸

#Finnish Universities part 5: The University of Vaasa 📚✨ Located in Northern Europe's largest energy and environment business cluster, the University of Vaasa is leading the way in combating climate change through energy sector renewal. 📸: Vaasan yliopisto

The film and TV sector in Finland is blooming

Apr 12

The Finnish audiovisual sector has grown and become more international in the past years. This upward trend continued in 2022 as films like Girl Picture, Hatching, and My Sailor, My Love were awarded at several international festivals. 📽️ #FilmInFinland

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The Finnish film and TV industry is thriving. It’s finding new audiences, picking up awards and offering an excellent base for international collaboration, writes Hanna Vuorinen, head of Film in...

Apr 12

Need tips for cycling in Helsinki? 🚲 We've got you covered: myhelsinki.fi/en/see-and-do/

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Here is # 1, the #Finnish Spitz. It is the national dog of #Finland, known to be friendly and good with children. Its puppies are often described as looking similar to red fox cubs, but we'll let you be the judge of that! 🦊 📸

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In #Finland, new parents are given a baby box, full of clothes as well as care products and materials. The baby box can also be used as a bed, and that is why you might see #Finnish babies sleeping in cardboard boxes! Which item is your favourite? 😍 📸

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Did you know that #Finland has five native dog breeds? Here they are: 1️⃣ The Finnish Spitz 2️⃣ The Karelian Bear Dog 3️⃣ The Finnish Lapphund 4️⃣ The Lapponian Herder 5️⃣ The Finnish Hound Are any of these familiar to you 😍? #HugYourDogDay 📸 veganandwild (IG)

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#Finnish Universities part 4: Aalto University 📚 💻 This university mixes diverse study backgrounds and disciplines to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges. Reflecting the #Finnish society, Aalto University prioritizes equality and sustainability. 📸Aalto University

Apr 9

Hooray for the #Finnish language 🤩 Here is one *simple* example of how Finnish stands out from the Nordic bunch – using the word 'simple' as an example! Today is Finnish Language Day, also commemorating Mikael Agricola, the so-called father of the written Finnish language.

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Apr 9

If you want to impress your loved ones at Easter dinner, try wishing them 'hyvää pääsiäistä!' 🐰🥚 That's the #Finnish way of saying Happy Easter!

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The world’s best climbers are currently in Finland, attempting to make it on top of a 4-meter boulder nicknamed the Burden of Dreams. It is considered the hardest boulder in the world, and only one person has climbed it successfully. ⛰️

Apr 8

One of Finns' favourite springtime rituals is dusting off their bike (or changing the tires, if they winter-biked) and hitting the streets. You don't have to own a bicycle to enjoy riding in Finnish cities, as many offer renters, like these yellow bikes, found all over Helsinki!

Apr 7

Finnish Easter traditions mix religious references with customs related to the arrival of spring. In the most popular tradition, kids dress up as witches and go from door to door, bringing decorated willow twigs as blessings in return for treats! 🍬🍬

Wandering witches welcome Finnish Easter - thisisFINLAND

Finnish Easter traditions mix religion and rites of spring. Beware: Miniature witches may ring your doorbell.

Apr 7

Health innovation is close to Finnish hearts 💙 Pun intended because the wire-free, wearable heart rate monitor is a #Finnish innovation. First brought to market by the Finnish company Polar, wearables using this technology are more popular than ever! Happy #WorldHealthDay!

Here is an Easter treat you shouldn't miss: mämmi! A Finnish invention, mämmi is a dessert made of water, rye flour, and malted rye. 😋 There is even an association for mämmi aficionados in #Finland! finland.fi/life-society/c

Apr 6

Looking for something to do over the holidays? Why not take a virtual tour of the #Finnish Sinebrychoff House Museum? 😍 The building was completed in 1842 and is filled with art. Step inside and enjoy! digimuseo.fi/en/exhibitions

Visit Helsinki

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Apr 5

Sunny spring day in the Ullanlinna neighborhood 🌞 📸henrifromhelsinki (IG) #visithelsinki #helsinki #finland

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Apr 5

#Finnish Universities part 3: University of Jyväskylä 📚 💻 Did you know that the foundation of the Finnish school system was laid at the University of Jyväskylä by Uno Cygnaeus in the mid-1800s? #Finland's commitment to quality education and innovation continues to this day.

Apr 4

"If people can live in secure, stable circumstances, that's the basis of a happy life, and as you may know, Finns are very happy already now," #Finnish President Niinistö says as Finland joins

@NATO

today. 🤝 We continue to build a safe society that allows for happiness.

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Apr 4

Finnish parliamentary election results show that the new Parliament will be 46 percent female. As of election day, the youngest member of the incoming Parliament is 23, and she is one of seven under 30. 🧐

Reconfigurations happen in Finland’s parliamentary election - thisisFINLAND

A centre-right party and a right-wing party saw the largest gains in the parliamentary election on April 2, 2023. Next up: negotiations to form a government coalition.

The New York Times

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Finland has been ranked the happiest country on earth for six consecutive years. What is their secret? Finns derive satisfaction from sustainable lives and perceive financial success as being able to identify and meet basic needs, one professor said. nyti.ms/40XQwbk

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This is #Finnish low hierarchy at its best. 💙 Your representative can also be your next-door neighbour – and if need be, take out your trash for you.

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Finnish democracy and low hierarchies in a nutshell. I bump into my neighbour. Our exchange in its entirety): - Congratulations on being elected to the parliament - Thank you! - Can you take my trash? - Uhm... Sure! (For context: she is an older lady and the yard was icy)