Finland

In Depth The symbol is still proudly displaced by the Finnish military, despite its Nazi associations

By The Week Staff Last updated 17 September 18

Speed Read Government will not expand scheme that gives unconditional monthly payments instead of means-tested benefits

By The Week Staff Last updated 24 April 18

The Week Recommends You may travel north in search of the Northern Lights, but this is no guarantee that you will actually see them

By Meg Roberts Last updated 9 February 18

Speed Read Buildings around the world will be lit up to celebrate the Northern European nation’s anniversary

By The Week Staff Last updated 6 December 17

The Week Recommends Combine the Northern Lights with skiing and strange eats in Finnish Lapland

By The Week Staff Last updated 3 November 17

Speed Read Birth rate at lowest level in nearly 150 years, well below the European average

By The Week Staff Last updated 20 September 17

The Week Recommends From African deserts to the Arctic wilderness, the best places to sleep under the stars

By The Week Staff Published 3 July 17

Speed Read True Finns party splits following election of anti-immigration hardliner Jussi Halla-aho as leader

By The Week Staff Published 14 June 17

In Depth Finland marks 100 years of independence with exhibitions and commemorative events that put the country firmly under the spotlight

By The Week Staff Published 16 January 17

Speed Read Two-year experiment will see out-of-work Finns receive €560 each month – even if they find a job

By The Week Staff Published 3 January 17

Speed Read Enjoy the ultimate three-day New Year treat with a 562bhp supercar holiday in Lapland

By The Week Staff Published 19 October 16

Speed Read Scandinavia cleans up in ranking of nations with highest recorded IQ per capita

By The Week Staff Published 7 September 16