MONOCLE

86 results for ��land, Finland

E 124

Article

Eero Aarnio

17 May 2019

Over a beer and steak in an 18th-century coffee house, the celebrated Finnish chair designer takes a seat to talk sunsets, saunas and smoking his own salmon.

Radio

The Monocle Minute - Finland’s control of land purchases

1 November 2019

We discuss why Finland is concerned that Russians are buying land close to its military bases. Also in the programme: what we have learnt this week, plus what entertainers are worth compared to journalists.

E 56

Article

Suomenlinna sea fortress

16 August 2012

Popular with tourists, scenic Suomenlinna comprises eight islands and is only a short ferry ride from Helsinki. Snap up a merchant’s house here and experience a villagey lifestyle.

A 2021

Article

Lay of the land

5 November 2020

As society adapts and businesses pivot in order to survive as a result of a tumultuous 2020, we survey the smart moves in gastronomy, travel, infrastructure and hospitality that have fostered success and take the pulse…

L 5

Article

Gulf of expectation

14 October 2021

The Gulf of Bothnia, a region comprising northeastern Sweden and western Finland, is one of the most vibrant business areas in the Nordics. From green energy to yacht-building, here’s why it’s a region to watch

i 136

Article

Small wonder

20 August 2020

Looking for an escape that feels a world away from the usual islands and crowded beaches? The autonomous Åland Islands between Finland and Sweden have great food, peerless shops and long days of sunshine.

A 115

Article

Full steam ahead

21 June 2018

Finland’s ambassador to Poland can take the heat, whether relaxing in her sauna or building relations with regional leaders.

A 40

Article

Let’s look at plan B

20 January 2011

Struggling nations and cities need to hitch up their skirts, quicken their step and just get on with it. Our editor-in-chief follows up the debates stirred up in this issue.

L 52

Article

Expo 52: Sami slide of life

15 March 2012

The new Sami parliament building in Finland is a proud symbol of how far the indigenous people of Europe’s north have come over the past century, from being a culture struggling for survival to a thriving community.

A 13

Article

Europe

17 April 2008

The style of Russia's new first lady, and the not-so private lives of Finland's politicians.

B 60

Article

Business

17 January 2013

China heads to Australia on the hunt for arable land and Germany goes back to boat-building basics.

E 117

Article

Food & drink

20 September 2018

A tour of Turku, Finland, a Dublin coffee shop and our favourite new London local.

A 127

Article

Defence

19 September 2019

Russian construction in Gogland is making Finland nervous and the US makes an eyebrow-raising purchase from the Israelis.

Monocle Minute

Nordic wonderland

7 January 2017

Finland’s famous white creatures, the Moomins, have made themselves at home in London’s Southbank Centre. Adventures in Moominland showcases drawings and objects from late creator Tove Jansson’s studio as well as immersive…

A 104

Article

Defence

18 May 2017

Finland goes shopping, Indonesia gets a new frigate, Colombia looks to plug a few post-Farc voids and Singapore finds a new place to park its F15s.

Radio

The Entrepreneurs, episode 90

3 July 2013

We visit a wine importer in a land of tough alcohol laws: Finland. Plus, we meet the minds behind Cad & the Dandy tailors on London’s Savile Row, ask Brazilian entrepreneur Cristiana Arcangeli why collagen candy is good for…