Petri Burtsoff
Ploughing ahead: How Helsinki Airport keeps its runways open through long winters
The Finnish take snow seriously. At the capital’s airport, fleets of hi-tech snow-clearing machines take to the runways as early as September, ploughing, sweeping, blowing and spreading their way towards safer conditions.
How do you design a warm and welcoming home? Villa Housu in Finnish Lapland has found the answer
‘In Lapland, the weather writes its own patina’: Helsinki-based practice Fyra decided to work with, not against, nature for a holiday residence situated north of the Arctic Circle.
Slush is the start-up event that maps the smart money – here’s where investors are betting big for 2026
The annual start-up forum can act as a crystal ball for industry trends and market signals. From AI and biotech to climate solutions, here are the insights from the 2025 instalment.
Inside Hanaholmen, the secretive Nordic retreat where diplomats shape Europe’s future
On a small island off Helsinki is an institution where key political figures from Finland and Sweden meet to discuss geopolitical issues, in a space away from the pressurised corridors of power.
A culinary roadtrip through Latvia’s Gauja valley, visiting the best restaurants beyond Riga
We travel through the Baltic nation, whose age-old culinary traditions are being preserved by young chefs making the most of the region’s plentiful produce.
Monocle’s cosy manifesto: 15 Nordic-inspired tips to beat the chill this winter
A sense of homeliness is key to enjoying the colder months. Here are 15 ideas to help you keep cosy this season.
How Villa Ervi in Helsinki preserves Finland’s mid-century modernism
Instead of seeking heritage status for their modernist postwar property, architect Mauri Tommila and his wife Aila have brought it to life as a living family home.
A tour of the spectacular upgrade of Kämp, Finland’s first grand hotel
One of Finland’s oldest hotels is preserving its 19th-century charm while catering to the needs of the modern traveller.
How Finland’s multi-billion icebreaker deal with the US could leave the country in a frosty spot
A landmark US partnership puts Finland’s world-leading icebreaker in the spotlight. As its shipyards gear up for billions in orders, questions remain over politics, dependency and who is truly at the helm.
