What's New in Finland?

New episode of What's New in Finland? is here! This week, we look at Wärtsilä's ceremony in New York as it deepens its ties to the US market, Rovaniemi's international winter-cities summit, and Finland's tennis player, Harri Heliövaara smashing through the US Open quarter-finals.Tune in for the full story — plus your weekly Finnish word!///What's New in Finland? is a brand-new podcast by Indonesian-born journalist in Helsinki, Nadira Kusaeni, called What’s New in Finland?  In the production of this episode, my work is streamlined with the help of an AI agent.For inquiries, reach out to me on Instagram: @nadirahelsinkiSupport my channel monthly or buy me a coffee!❣️ 🎙️ https://buymeacoffee.com/nadirakusaeni

This week, we look at Finland’s entry into the global F-35 engine network by Patria, which is estimated to create 50 direct jobs; international investment in a new data-centre campus in Kouvola; and the Dog Agility World Championships coming to Turku.Plus, upgrade your Finnish vocabulary via the word of the week.Tune in for a clear, global perspective on Finland’s latest developments.///What's New in Finland? is a brand-new podcast by Indonesian-born journalist in Helsinki, Nadira Kusaeni, called What’s New in Finland?  In the production of this episode, my work is streamlined with the help of an AI agent.For inquiries, reach out to me on Instagram: @nadirainhelsinkiSupport my channel monthly or buy me a coffee!❣️ https://buymeacoffee.com/nadirakusaeni

Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Season 3, Episode 6: Motherhood in Finland as a foreigner, interview of Noémi Lampioné Gombás As our final episode of Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL), we brought up the topic of motherhood in Finland, interviewing Hungarian mother, wife, and researcher: Noémi Lampioné Gombás who lives in Turku, Southwest Finland.What kind of financial aid do you receive for expecting parents in Finland? How is care like for expecting parents? What are the steps you need to do when you find out you are pregnant in Finland? How many days of paid parental leave do you get in Finland?Noémi answers all these questions!Thank you everyone who has followed our journey and listened to us! We have decided to end our podcast due to different future plans. Please follow our personal profiles if you are interested in checking out our other projects.Best wishes,Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Sofia Kivinen, Nadira Kusaeni, Martha Workenh

Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Season 3, Episode 5: Immigrants in the Finnish labor market – past, present, and future with Dr. Mojibur DoftoriWe invited International House Lahti advisor, Dr. Mojibur Doftori, who is originally from Bangladesh and moved to Finland in 1996. He has had a long career in academia and politics in Finland and now shares his observations on the past, present, and future of immigrants in the Finnish labor market.Some of the questions we explored include: What are the reasons highly educated professionals in Finland struggle to find jobs? Dr. Doftori explains that strict and inflexible language requirements imposed by Finnish employers often exclude highly qualified professionals from the job market. He calls on Finnish companies to change this mindset, embrace diversity in their workforce, and recognize that integration is a two-way process. Moreover, certain deeply ingrained cultural aspects among some Asian and African immigrant communities may also present challenges.In this episode, you will hear Dr. Mojibur Doftori’s perspective on the challenges foreign professionals face in Finnish working life, along with practical tips and insights into the efforts made by cities in Finland to attract and welcome international talent.Listen to the full episode to learn more about the Finnish job market!💬 Join the discussion in the comments! We would love to hear your story!📌 Follow our channel to get updates on when new episodes come out.Best wishes,Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Sofia Kivinen, Nadira Kusaeni, Martha Workenh

Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Season 3, Episode 4: Traditional Clothing, Surviving the Autumn Blues, and Finding Community in FinlandMartha has just returned from Ethiopia and shares her experience attending a major religious celebration. Nadira also tells us about the unique traditional clothing of Indonesia.Did Martha’s sunny holiday leave her refreshed enough to face the Finnish autumn? And can bright lamps really help us cope with autumn blues?Social connections matter, especially during difficult times. But how do you find your own community in Finland? Tune in to hear our stories and reflections in this episode!💬 Join the discussion in the comments! We would love to hear your story!📌 Follow our channel to get updates on when new episodes come out.Best wishes,Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni

Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Season 3, Episode 3: Opening a Business and Content Creation in Finland, with Kabira Chopra KhannaIn this episode, our guest Kabira Chopra Khanna from India, a business owner and content creator with over 52,000 followers on Instagram, answers all the questions you might have if you're thinking about starting a business in Finland.Kabira shares her experiences on how starting a business in Finland compares to doing so in her home country, and how her Indian background has supported her entrepreneurial journey. She also talks about how she grew her social media presence and turned it into a source of income.You'll also learn about the support available for entrepreneurs in Finland, tips for overcoming challenges, and what daily life looks like for a business owner.💬 Join the discussion in the comments! We would love to hear your story!📌 Follow our channel to get updates on when new episodes come out.Best wishes,Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni

Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Season 3, Episode 2: Pursuing Doctoral Studies (PhD) in Finland: application tips, salary, graduationOur guest, Evgeniia Ponomareva from Russia, a Doctoral Candidate at Aalto University's Department of Applied Physics answers all the questions you might have if you are planning to pursue a PhD in Finland.How to apply for research funding? What is required to complete a PhD program? Evgeniia shares real practical tips that give you an idea of life before, during, and after completing PhD studies in Finland.Although she is happy working as a PhD researcher in Finland, our guest addresses loneliness and shares her suggestions for improving social life of PhD researchers.💬 Join the discussion in the comments! We would love to hear your story!📌 Follow our channel to get updates on when new episodes come out.Best wishes,Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni

Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Season 3, Episode 1: Travel and Tourism in FinlandWhat can you do in Finland as a tourist? Now it’s summertime here, and we share our activity recommendations for travelers. Finland’s unique location in the Northern Hemisphere brings long days and warmth for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities. We recommend berry picking, road-tripping up north, or even watching the wife-carrying championship. For city and indoor enthusiasts, Finland offers plenty of museums showcasing local and international culture. Do you agree?💬 Join the discussion in the comments! We would love to hear your story!📌 Follow our channel to get updates on when new episodes come out.Best wishes,Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni

Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Season 2, Episode 5: Finnish Pop Culture, Yay or Nay?We discussed this year's Eurovision and UMK. What do we think about Finland's representative this year? Did Nadira support KAJ or Erika? In addition, we talked more about Finnish music, TV shows, and summer festivals. Sofia shared her experiences learning Korean through music and reflected on the increasing festival prices since she was a teenager. Are you attending any gigs this summer?💬 Join the discussion in the comments! We would love to hear your story!📌 Follow our channel to get updates on when new episodes come out.Best wishes,Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni

Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Season 2, Episode 4: Can Finland Support a Healthy Lifestyle?We discuss data and experiences about what contributes to healthy lifestyles across cultures. How is the sauna culture in South Korea? Why do Indonesians seldom walk? How does the heat affect Ethiopians’ lifestyle? Tune in and discover surprising ways different cultures stay healthy. You might even pick up a tip or two for yourself!💬 Join the discussion in the comments! We would love to hear your story!📌 Follow our channel to get updates on when new episodes come out.Best wishes,Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni