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Kerb your appetite
A pair of inventive Helsinki restaurateurs have transformed three long-overlooked city kiosks into hospitable hubs of singular street-food. We join the queue.
Fit for purpose
The Paimio Sanatorium has been saved by devoted fans of Alvar and Aino Aalto’s celebrated building. And now they hope to revive it as a place for health, healing and introspection.
Island inspiration
Helsinki is launching an art biennial with a twist by using its rugged landscapes to inspire artists.
Full steam ahead
The Scandic Grand Central hotel is breathing new life into one of Finland's most beloved buildings: Helsinki's main railway station. With stunning design and keen sense of history.
Finnish first
Hoping for a speedy bounce back to business, or a spot to start your next venture? Helsinki should be top of your list. The secret? High quality of life.
Cities briefing
Helsinki’s mayor on selling his city, China’s Haikou heads to the beach and a Corsican pedestrian walkway.
Diplomacy
Sweden’s ambassador to Finland on what keeps the two countries aligned; Israel’s recognition of Kosovo sends tempers flaring; the uae joins the space race.
Off the map
Sometimes a sustainable solution is on the doorstep. We start our tour of domestic success stories in Lapland, where foreign visitors are absent but Finns are strapping on skis.
Order of merit?
From Zürich's pricey bin bags to Japan's anti-splash driving laws, these municipal regulations prove that thoughtful governance can nudge citizens toward better behaviour without heavy-handed enforcement.
Perfect pitch
An essential piece of kit for all budding Suomi soldiers, the Savotta sauna tent should be hot property for any civvy too.
