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Cleared to land

8 December 2022

Freezing conditions at one airport in Lapland call for some ‘snowhow’ to keep planes and passengers safe.

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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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The Finns signing up for military training

24 October 2024

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, thousands of Finns are learning to fight, mindful of their country’s 1,300km border with its bellicose eastern neighbour. Monocle joins some of these volunteers on exercises near…

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.

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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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Tree radicals

30 November 2023

Despite Finland’s many forests, its furniture designers are struggling to source enough wood for their products. We visit three firms adapting to meet the challenge.

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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…

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Europe

17 April 2008

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

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Food & drink

20 September 2018

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

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…

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Business

17 January 2013

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

110 results for Ã land, Finland

110 results for Ãland, Finland