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Finland
Finland is a country in Northern Europe, bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea.
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A photographic journey to sacred spaces
Ola Kolehmainen of Finland spent three years photographing churches, mosques and synagogues.
Fall recipe: Finnish Wild Duck Legs
How one of Helsinki’s most popular restaurants makes wild duck and pumpkin.
Autumn cuisine: wild duck with pumpkin
A Helsinki-based chef Ari Ruoho cooks up a hearty dish for the colder seasons of the year
Pro-Kremlin trolls found guilty of harassment in Finland
A court in Finland ruled in favor of journalist Jessikka Aro, who was targeted by pro-Russian trolls for years.
10 reasons to visit Finland
Only 10 of numerous reasons to get to know this northern European country with its many lakes, forests - and moose.
Funny tourism advertising in a Finnish way
Attractions, monuments and sights — that's what attracts tourists. But Finland has a completely different strategy.
Pro-Kremlin online harassment on trial in Finland
Helsinki reporter Jessikka Aro suffered years of death threats from pro-Russian activists, both online and off.
You are what you eat
We explore different diets around the world and take a closer look at how what we eat impacts the environment.
World in Progress
This week on the show: Why Finland's efforts to eradicate homelessness are working, poor neighborhoods in northern Brazil fear for their survival, India makes massive progress in lifting people out of poverty, and how fair is "Fairtrade"?
How Finland is tackling homelessness
The number of people sleeping rough in Germany has jumped by 35 percent over the past two years. But Finland has pretty much eradicated the problem, thanks to a national policy called Housing First.
Air guitarists compete in Finland
The world's best air guitarists are competing in Finland — and they hope to change the world, too.
Inside Europe: Super-fit Finns show the way
Sedentary inactivity, couch-potatoism to give it its less-technical name, is a growing problem around the world. But a few countries have been bucking the trend. A recently-published survey of eight European countries shows that while Britain is the worst performer, Finland is the best with just 5 hours and fifty minutes of sitting each day. How do they do it? John Laurenson finds out in Helsinki.
Spotlight on Europe
Greece's bailout program has ended, but is the trouble over for the Greeks? +++ Anti-Americanism is growing in Turkey
Inside Europe 23.08.2018
Greece's bailout program ends - Growing anti-Americanism in Turkey – Will Hungary ban gender studies at universities? – How the Finns have become super-fit – Booksellers in Paris aim for UNESCO heritage status – The Rave-olution in Georgia - Germany halts Uigher deportations to China - Poverty in Britain
Magic moments for dogs
A Finnish magician tries out his sleight of hand on dogs – with astonishing results!
The weirdest moments of the Trump-Putin summit
Hillary Clinton's emails, awkward hugs and non-answers were the major takeaways from the summit.
Finland unwarmly welcomes Trump and Putin
Helsinki is holding its breath — and several protests — ahead of the Trump-Putin summit
Finland boasts Me & MyCity schooling program
An innovative Finnish program aims to help students cross the bridge between childhood and adulthood.
Berlin Backstage: Finnish pop idol Alma
PopXport talks to top musicians in the German capital. This week: Finnish pop star Alma.
Divisions cloud EU asylum and migration talks
The group is discussing differing approaches to the sustained stream of migrants and refugees seeking a new life.
Smart Cities in Finland
Going by what the experts tell us, the cities of the future will be digital and connected.
Car dealers trash-talk electric cars: study
During visits to more than 80 auto dealers in five Nordic countries, researchers were often told not to buy e-vehicles.
Ice Hockey World Championship: Germany upset Finland
Germany have beaten Finland at the IIHF World Championship for the first time in 25 years.
World in Progress: Smart Cities in Finland
Finland has become a lab for "smart" cities of the future, placing citizens at the cutting edge of digital technology.
Carles Puigdemont evades capture in Finland
The ex-Catalan premier was almost detained, as the political conflict between Catalonia and Spain has been reignited.
Deaf rapper Signmark
Finnish rapper Signmark is one of the few deaf musicians in the world to have a major label contract.
Snow surfing in Lapland
Two Finns have created snow surfboards which allow them to go powder surfing.
Social crisis in Europe's housing market
A new study shows that the number of homeless people in Europe is growing, including in Germany.
Melancholy pop from Lilly Among Clouds
"Lilly Among Clouds" has won fans around the world with her melancholy pop songs
Finland tops 2018 happiness index
Despite its dreary weather and long winters, Finland has been named as the world's happiest country.
Finland, Norway mull EU's first Arctic rail link
The two nations will explore building the first rail connection from an EU member state to an Arctic Ocean port.
EU assembly calls for daylight saving time review
The European Parliament has voted for a review of twice-yearly hour changes across Europe.
Finland President Sauli Niinisto reelected
Finnish voters opted for reliability and stability by overwhelmingly handing a second term to President Niinisto.
Finns set to re-elect current president by a vast margin
Finns are set to vote for continuity, keeping Sauli Niinisto in the president's seat.
Exploring a bioproduct mill
DW takes a tour of the Äänekoski bioproduct mill in Finland, the largest plant of its kind in the Northern Hemisphere.
Euromaxx - Highlights of the Week
Extreme freeriding, colorful Northern LIghts and Italian designer Michele de Lucchi.
Cool art: Snow Village
Each year in Lapland, the Snow Village is created from 20 million kilos of snow and 350 tons of ice.
Finland enjoys surge of Asian tourists
Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland is benefiting from a sharp rise in Asian visitors.
Angela Merkel wins gender equality prize
The jury for the Finnish prize chose the German chancellor because of her "commitment to women and girls globally."
Success story of Finnish design
The combination of minimalism and functionality has gained design from Finland worldwide acclaim.
Finland at 100: Brimming with 'sisu'
A century after gaining independence, Finland is a part of the EU and the eurozone but not NATO.
Celebrating 100 years of Finnish culture
From music to art to saunas, Finland has made major contributions to culture in the 100 years since its independence.
10 Finnish contributions to culture
In its 100 years as a nation, Finland has made memorable contributions to culture, from hard rock to steamy saunas.
Symphony of extremes
This is what Finnish DNA sounds like: music that's based on Finland's genetic diversity.
EU social justice improves, but divides persist
Social justice and opportunities have improved in the EU, but the gap between northern and southern nations remains.
Finland debates joining NATO despite Russian warnings
If one Finnish presidential candidate has his way, Finland will become a full-fledged NATO member
Norwegians' unique gift idea for Finland
A Norwegian initiative proposes giving Finland a special gift for its centenary: a mountain peak.
In defense, Finland prepares for everything
Ready, willing and able: Finland never lets down its guard in a dangerous neighborhood.
Finland hosts new EU-NATO hybrid threat center
The EU and NATO have teamed up in Europe's far north to fight hybrid threats from "tweets to tanks."
Fortum homes in on Uniper
After Eon has agreed to sell its remaining stake in Uniper, Finland's Fortum Oyi is one step closer to a full takeover.
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