InFocus | Finland

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    Sunday Nov 1

    It's the real deal

    We step inside the exclusive Finnish Sauna Society and enjoy some hot gossip

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    Sunday Nov 1

    Precious Parikka...

    Retro and feminine Minna Parikka shoes brighten up the catwalk with a brand new attitude

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    Saturday Oct 31

    Rising to the challenge

    Forestry is a global business for Finland, with long-term growth seen as coming from far and wide

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    Saturday Oct 31

    Sustainable building

    Clever use of technology and resources has been the Finnish hallmark in the construction industry

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    Saturday Oct 31

    Brighter days ahead

    After a difficult time, things are looking up, with analysts seeing light at the end of the tunnel

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    Friday Dec 5

    Caring for the environment

    Finland is not only one of the most competitive economies in the world, it also leads 146 countries in environmental sustainability

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    Friday Dec 5

    Towards eco efficiency

    Government regulation and consumer pressure pave the way for clean technology in Finland

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    Friday Dec 5

    Meet the Flying Finns

    An early start and practice in harsh weather conditions have helped Finland produce some of the best racing drivers

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    Friday Dec 5

    Staying connected

    Capitalising on new technologies, Nokia has ensured its position as the market leader in telecommunications

  • Saturday Jul 8

    Innovation and preservation

    A sense of space and lightness has found elegant expression in the works of modern Finnish architects. Highlights of Finnish architecture are Neo-Classicism of the early 19th century and National Romanticism of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.