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Helsinki

Helsinki is a tale of two cities. Mid-winter it’s a frosty wonderland of snow-caked streets, the residents holed up in cosy, impeccably designed cafés. Come summer, the sun refuses to set and you’ll catch locals partying…

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My last meal: 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.

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Happiness lab

13 December 2018

According to the UN, Finns live in the world’s happiest nation – which is news to many of them. Look a little deeper though and it’s clear that decades of government-led tweaks to Finnish life have conjured up a surprising…

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Staying frosty

21 March 2019

Without its hardy icebreakers, Finland would come to a frozen standstill. We hop aboard to find out how it’s done.

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Family fortunes

14 April 2015

The Moomins’ message of tolerance and their striking look have made the loveable trolls a global brand. Monocle talks to the makers of the latest Moomins film adventure and discovers why these uniquely Finnish characters…

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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.

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Finnish line

17 February 2008

The Russia-Finland border was once the focus of Cold War hostility. Now the Finns and Russians are working together to stop people and drug traffickers opening up new smuggling routes. Monocle goes on patrol with the Fin…

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Steamy getaways

22 June 2017

Finnish industry is keeping old traditions alive – and corporate hospitality hot under the collar.

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Home fires

17 April 2014

Outsourcing production overseas often means a loss of provenance, craft and quality. Monocle visits the Finnish factories bringing it all back home.

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The Cinema Show - ‘Tom of Finland’

21 April 2017

Tom of Finland is one of the world’s most prolific erotic artists. We speak to film-maker Dome Karukoski about his new film recalling the difficult private life of the man behind the moniker, Touko Laaksonen. Plus: Un…

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Perfect den

15 November 2012

The Finns know how to do winter. This open-plan Helsinki penthouse is warm and inviting while still being bright and airy. It’s the perfect pad for hunkering down.

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At your service: Finnair Flight Academy

18 January 2016

Countries are busy investing in their tourism industries but this no longer means simply hotels and restaurants. Meet the next generation of maître d’s, waiters and flight attendants who are enrolling in the world’s best…

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Old faithful

15 September 2011

The Sea Horse warms hearts with its simple Finnish comfort food. Here’s how to cook a cosy feast.

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Safety net

17 September 2007

An epidemic is threatening 1.2 billion people. Let’s be grateful then for people like Kimmo Alkio, CEO and president of F-Secure, who aims to stamp out the modern-day blight of spam email and also comes to the rescue when…

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Quiet triumph

21 October 2015

The work of modernist architect Alvar Aalto is revered well beyond his native Finland. But you have to travel to the country’s far north to discover a barely known part of his portfolio: a city he planned from scratch

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Present company

17 October 2013

For someone who’s soon going to be delivering billions of presents, travelling more than 175 million miles and eating around two billion mince pies – all in one night – Santa Claus looks in great shape when Monocle meets…

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