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Change may seem inconceivable, but only until we act. Find your until moment, together with #Finland: untilweact.fi #UntilWeAct #FinnishClimateCollaboration

The Orienteering World Cup is happening now in Kuopio, a city in eastern Finland with beautiful lakes and forests.🧭 🇫🇮 Did you know many children in Finland learn orienteering during school physical education, developing navigation skills while connecting with nature? #Finland

In Finland, you can borrow a hobby! With a library card, you can try Finnish baseball, knitting, music, or even get pool & zoo access all without buying a thing! 🏊‍♀️ Options vary by library, so check your local spot. It’s all about making everyday life happy! #Library #Finland

Step into a visual time machine & see Helsinki 50 years apart!📸 What links these moments? The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, launched by the 1975 Helsinki Final Act. Now Finland is hosting the summit for its 50th anniversary. #OSCE finland.fi/life-society/t…

🇫🇮 Helene Schjerfbeck makes history as the 1st Nordic woman artist with a solo show at New York’s Met!🎨 "Seeing Silence" showcases her self-portraits & modernist style. 🖼️The Met’s also never had a solo show for a 19th-century European woman artist. #Art finland.fi/arts-culture/n…

Finland’s food scene is thriving—and it’s wild, literally! 🐟🥗😋 From reindeer and pike perch to foraged berries and mushrooms, chefs are blending local, wild ingredients with creativity and sustainability. #Finland #Foodie theguardian.com/travel/2025/ju…

Did you know the world’s oldest tango festival is held in Finland? 💃 Every July, Seinäjoki hosts Tangomarkkinat — people dance, enjoy live music, and watch the Tango King & Queen crowned in the singing contest 👑 This year, 55,000 attended live, 2M watched on TV! #Tango #Finland

Would you hike through a forest to the sound of live folk music? 🎻 Every July, the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival begins with a magical night hike through mossy woods, echoing with music and laughter. 🎶 #Finland #Kaustinen #FolkFestival finland.fi/arts-culture/a…

Do you have a favorite Artek piece? Finnish design house Artek is celebrating 90 years of timeless style.✨ From the iconic Stool 60 to the new Moomin collab, their designs remain fresh and functional. 🪑 #Artek90 #Finland #Design finland.fi/arts-culture/f…

Helmarit, 🇫🇮 women's football team, won this week over Iceland in the European Championship opener, marking their first victory at the tournament in 16 years! Way to go! ⚽Did you know their name is inspired by the boreal owl & the men's team is the European eagle-owl? #Football

🏠 Finland is the only EU country where homelessness is decreasing, thanks to Housing First model. By providing homes first, people can rebuild their lives with support. Learn how Finland plans to end longterm homelessness by 2027. 🔗 #Homelessness finland.fi/life-society/h…

From 19th-century gymnastics clubs to today’s ski trails, fitness has long formed part of Finnish life. 🚴‍♂️ Rooted in a strong connection to nature and community wellbeing, staying active is a tradition that continues through every season. 🌿 #Finland finland.fi/life-society/f…

Happy Pride to everyone! 🌈 This Saturday, Helsinki’s streets will shine in rainbow colours as thousands join the Pride Parade. But Pride isn’t just one week or one city—from Helsinki to Oulu and Rovaniemi, it’s a celebration of equality and human rights across Finland.🏳️‍🌈 #Pride

Saunas in Finland are more than a tradition.🧖‍♀️ From classic log cabins to modern designs like Löyly and Lonna in Helsinki, saunas come in many shapes. Whether public or private, Finns keep innovating—saunas have been made even from a boat, car, and a phone booth! #Finland

Trust and equality are deeply rooted in Finnish society and reflected in free public spaces like outdoor gyms, public libraries, & skateboarding parks. It’s not a new phenomenon—for example, some wilderness huts have been sheltering hikers for free for over 300 years. 🌲#Finland

Finnish architecture is known for clean lines, connection to nature, & human scale.🏛️It’s not just about the new; some iconic buildings are modernized honoring their spirit. A great example is Amos Rex in Helsinki, where 2018’s curved mounds blend with 1936 Lasipalatsi. #Finland

In Finland, movement is part of daily life. It can be walking your dog or playing disc golf in the forest.🥏“It’s like putting money in the bank – time for yourself & guaranteed good feelings.” 📷 Dive into the photo essay to see how Finns keep moving! finland.fi/life-society/l…

Sustainability is central of modern Finnish building design, from green roofs & solar panels to energy-efficient structures and the use of wood, as seen in: 🌳 MajaMaja off-grid retreat 🎶 Sibelius Hall in Lahti 🌊 Katajanokan Laituri in Helsinki. #BuildingFinland #Finland

🌸Hyvää juhannusta!🌸 Midsummer in Finland means bonfires, barbecues, and the magic of the midnight sun. 🌅 A perfect mix of relaxation and traditions. What’s your most memorable Midsummer experience? finland.fi/life-society/e…

Finnish architect Sami Rintala is bringing the Finnish sauna experience to the world, from Norway to Japan. 🌍 For Rintala, it’s all about contrasts—dark and light, cold and warm, private and public space. What’s your perfect sauna experience?💦 finland.fi/life-society/f… #Sauna