Petri Burtsoff
Highlights from Helsinki Design Week 2025
Helsinki Design Week is in full swing and, as ever, the city is buzzing with creativity and community. This year, two highlights in particular are especially worth paying attention to: an open-air exhibition that…
Inside Royal Caribbean’s Nordic-built ‘megaship’ that’s making waves in the shipbuilding industry
With a waterfall, ice rink and surf simulator, the Star of the Seas pushes the limits of cruise design. But what does it mean for travellers, and for Finland’s booming cruise ship output?
How driverless taxis and remote-controlled cars have shifted into Estonia’s fast lane
Estonia’s transport sector is gaining ground. Here are three firms moving the global-mobility debate.
Kone: The Finnish lift company quietly reshaping cities
Kone has been making people’s journeys safe and seamless since 1910. Now it’s aiming to elevate urban spaces.
Who’s Alexander Stubb? How the Finnish president became Trump’s favourite
Alexander Stubb didn’t wait for a journalist to raise the question. “Some of the international media might wonder, ‘Why is the president of Finland here?’” he said with a grin. On Monday, US president…
Estonia’s “summer capital” is the coolest European beach escape you’ve never heard of
As southern Europe sizzles under record-breaking temperatures, travellers are steering north. Estonia’s seaside gem, Pärnu, offers golden sands, a rich spa culture and stylish charm – without the crowds or scorching heat.
Top three European brands to keep an eye our for this season
Whether it’s rejecting plastic beach shoes for something sustainable or an appreciation for linen’s health benefits, artisans across Europe are standing out in the fashion world by bringing a personal touch to their collections.
Exercise Hedgehog: Enter the multinational war game designed to ready against Russian aggression
Nato troops come together with the Estonian Defence Force to execute a series of large-scale defence drills amid rising concerns over the vulnerability of the Baltic region.
Fiddly New Nordic cuisine is falling out of favour on its home turf
The fussy hyperlocal cooking style that transformed menus worldwide is now being pushed aside in favour of something more satisfying
