Petri Burtsoff
Inside Iittala’s glass factory, where fashion meets fire
On an autumn afternoon, the Iittala glass factory hums with a rhythm that has remained largely unchanged for more than 140 years. The air is heavy with heat from the furnace, which roars at…
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 moving two billion people a day
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.
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.
The art of collecting and why people do it
Three collectors throw light on their acquisitions, ranging from contemporary sculpture and pop art to works by young Indian artists.
