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Åland Islands to commence celebration of 100 years of peaceful autonomy

The Åland Islands Peace Institute contributes to a programme of events marking the centenary of a unique agreement.

“I’m a wizard,” and other thoughts about learning Finnish online

An American in Finland takes Duolingo’s online Finnish language course for a trial run. Is learning Finnish a sprint or a marathon?

Life & society Language

A next-level Finnish language experience: Discovering dialects

Whether or not you’ve mastered Finnish, dive with us into its different dialects, as deep as you dare. You’ll get a closer look at the essence of the language.

Hei!

Finnish word for "Hello!"

Life & society Equality

Honouring inclusivity with Finnish pronoun power

Finland is championing the gender-neutral Finnish pronoun “hän” to promote equality around the world. To get people talking about equality, the country is presenting Hän Honours to individuals and organisations that are advancing inclusivity.

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Integral to the culture, Sámi languages stay vibrant in Finland

We talk to some of the people who are helping keep Sámi languages alive in Finland, and find out why that is so important. Hint: It’s a matter of communication, culture and identity.

Greatest press freedom in the world

Source: Reporters without Borders

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Let your Finnish-language animal run free

Splendiferously long words, complex grammar, inscrutable sayings – the Finnish language contains many idiosyncrasies that fascinate and challenge learners. For a light interlude, take your Finnish to new heights of animalistic self-expression.

Life & society Education

Getting an international education in Finland

Finland offers a wide choice of international schools for temporary and permanent residents, in English and other languages including French, German, Spanish and Russian.

Life & society Equality

Spreading the word about equality, with the Finnish pronoun “hän”

Equality forms a core value for Finland and its people, and this may have something to do, in part, with the Finnish language. It covers both “he” and “she” with a single gender-neutral pronoun: “hän.”

Kiitos!

Finnish word for "Thank you!"