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Alvar Aalto’s designs define Finland abroad. But Unesco recognition is marring his legacy at home
Architectural powerhouses Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto are the pride of Finland. But could a new Unesco designation for 13 landmark projects threaten to do more harm than good?
‘Focus on the fundamentals – that’s what strengthens the quality of life’: Helsinki’s millennial mayor outlines his plan
We meet Daniel Sazonov, Helsinki’s millennial mayor, to discuss his city’s progress and challenges, from maintaining its green image to diplomatic risk management.
Is Finland in trouble? Ukraine’s wayward drones expose Europe’s hidden weakness
Ukrainian drones that strayed from their Russian targets and crashed in Finland raise grave concerns for Europe’s defensive readiness. Can the bloc learn its lesson before it’s too late?
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Kelluu’s airships on the radar of Nato and conspiracists alike
The unmanned, 12-metre long hydrogen-powered airships combine drone precision with satellite scale to gather high-resolution data for civilian and defence customers.
Inside the Finnish Embassy in New Delhi: A landmark of Nordic architecture
Built 20 years after it was conceived, Finland’s embassy was well worth the wait. It's no wonder visitors linger to revel in the beauty of a building that’s part Indian ashram, part modernist masterpiece.
Helsinki’s urban oasis: Iittala Brings the Finnish sauna into the city at Bob W Kamppi
Heritage house Iittala’s new sauna lounge combines 1970s nostalgia with the best of Finland’s contemporary design.
A Finnish escape with French flair at Billnäs Gård
A quaint yet impeccably styled hotel in the Finnish countryside has opened its doors to help guests get back to nature.
How Finland’s furniture makers Artek, Woodio and Vaarnii are securing timber for the future
Despite Finland’s many forests, its furniture designers are struggling to source enough wood for their products.
Hook, line and winter
The Finnish pastime of ice fishing involves both extreme cold and supreme patience. Is it all it’s cracked up to be? We take the bait.
In the balance
A rugged archipelago in the Baltic has been demilitarised since 1856 but as war rumbles on in Europe, can it retain its peaceful status?
