Finland’s capital is often overlooked in winter, when many travelers assume darkness and cold outweigh the rewards. That ...

Helsinki already ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities, but by 2050, it may top the list, especially as other cities struggle to figure out how to accommodate swelling populations in limited ...

Yrjönkatu, the much-loved Helsinki swimming hall, has had a spruce-up that, importantly, maintains its 'soul' and distinctive ...

Helsinki, like Finns themselves, was long seen as the shy introvert among its Nordic neighbors. But that’s changed. Today there is a dynamic new energy pumping through the streets of Helsinki, and ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. When Andy Johansen first visited Helsinki’s Oodi Library in ...

Finland hosts two of the world’s most powerful men when Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet on July 16 in Helsinki. They’ll probably have too much to talk about to share a sauna or hit the city’s ...

The Finnish capital of Helsinki is a city in a hurry. In 2019 it became the first city in Europe to bring a sustainable development report to the table at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum ...

Tram on Mannerheimintie street central Helsinki Finland Europe. (Photo by: Sergi Reboredo/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Helsinki has reduced carbon emissions per capita by 60% since ...

San Francisco Bay, New York, London and Berlin are some of the most highly esteemed thriving technology startup hubs. Though well-established ecosystems, not all are fully integrated smart cities. In ...