Wärtsilä's CEO rang the Nasdaq closing bell in New York
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!
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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: @nadirahelsinki
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4 Sept 2026
Global Data-Center Investment Reaches Eastern Finland
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.
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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: @nadirainhelsinki
Support my channel monthly or buy me a coffee!❣️ https://buymeacoffee.com/nadirakusaeni
27 Jul 2026
Motherhood in Finland as a foreigner with Noémi Combás Lampio - FINAL EPISODE
Season 3, Episode 6: Motherhood in Finland as a foreigner with Naomi
As our final episode of Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL), we brought up the topic of motherhood in Finland, interviewing Hungarian mother, Noémi Combás Lampio who lives in Turku, Southwest 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? What kind of financial aid do you receive for expecting parents in Finland? How many 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.
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Nadira Kusaeni, Martha Workenh
13 Apr 2026
Immigrants in the Finnish labor market – past, present, and future with Dr. Mojibur Doftori
Season 3, Episode 5: Immigrants in the Finnish labor market – past, present, and future with Dr. Mojibur Doftori
We 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!
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Nadira Kusaeni, Martha Workenh
23 Nov 2025
Traditional Clothing, Surviving the Autumn Blues, and Finding Community in Finland
Season 3, Episode 4: Traditional Clothing, Surviving the Autumn Blues, and Finding Community in Finland
Martha 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!
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
6 Oct 2025
Opening a Business and Content Creation in Finland, with Kabira Chopra Khanna
Season 3, Episode 3: Opening a Business and Content Creation in Finland, with Kabira Chopra Khanna
In 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.
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
1 Sept 2025
Pursuing Doctoral Studies (PhD) in Finland: application tips, salary, graduation
Season 3, Episode 2: Pursuing Doctoral Studies (PhD) in Finland: application tips, salary, graduation
Our 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.
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
8 Aug 2025
Travel and Tourism in Finland
Season 3, Episode 1: Travel and Tourism in Finland
What 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?
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Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
1 Jun 2025
Finnish Pop Culture, Yay or Nay?
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?
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
11 May 2025
Can Finland Support a Healthy Lifestyle?
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!
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
4 May 2025
Opitaan suomen kieltä! Learning Finnish
Season 2, Episode 3: Opitaan suomen kieltä! Learning Finnish
In this episode, Nadira and Martha share tips for learning Finnish. Nadira uses a Polish website, Glosbe.com, to check word conjugations, while Martha says practicing with the same-level speakers helps her a lot when learning the language. We also discuss whether someone can survive in Finland just by speaking English. Learn something new and enjoy this episode!
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Speakers: Nadira Kusaeni, Martha Workenh
Sound Editor: Sofia Kivinen
17 Apr 2025
Finnish Springtime Holidays, Vappu and Easter
Season 2, Episode 2: Finnish Springtime Holidays, Vappu and Easter
Spring is here, and the days are longer! Flowers bloom, and leaves begin to appear. Do you have any Easter or Vappu traditions? In this episode, we talk about Finnish, Ethiopian, and Indonesian traditions for these festive springtime holidays.
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
8 Apr 2025
Finnish Municipal and County Elections 2025
Season 2, Episode 1: Finnish Municipal and County Elections 2025
Let’s talk politics! We share our findings on what the Municipal and County Elections are, how to find a candidate, suggestions for candidate advertisements, what to bring on voting day, and much more. Listen to us before you vote on Sunday, or keep our tips in mind for future elections.
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
7 Apr 2025
Relationships in Finland
Season 1, Episode 5: Relationships
We had an interesting discussion about relationships, from friendships to family bonds. How do you form friendships in Finland? What could be the reason for the lack of physical touch in Finland? How can we tackle Finland’s loneliness problem?
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
7 Apr 2025
Working or Studying in Finland?
Season 1 Episode 4: Working or Studying in Finland?
Finland pays attention to employees’ well-being, and we really appreciate that. What is it like to work or study in Finland? Can you have work-life balance? Hear what our three different speakers have experienced working and studying in Finland compared to their past experiences elsewhere.
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
24 Mar 2025
Finnish Housing & Transportation Culture
Season 1, Episode 3: Finnish Housing & Transportation Culture
It is well known that transportation services in Finland are punctual compared to those in other countries. But what can still be improved? In this episode, we share awkward and funny moments we’ve experienced related to housing and transportation in Finland.
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
24 Mar 2025
Path to Finnish Integration
Season 1, Episode 2: Path to Finnish Integration
What does integrating into Finland mean to you? The three of us share our own perspectives on integrating into the host society. A thought-provoking episode to keep you company!
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
11 Mar 2025
Moving to Finland Quirks
Season 1, Episode 1: Moving to Finland Quirks
Introduction to our podcast! Martha, Nadira, and Sofia share their experiences and the culture shock of moving to Finland and living abroad. Get ready for eccentric stories that will lighten your mood.
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Finland Through Different Lenses (FTDL)
Sofia Kivinen, Martha Workenh, Nadira Kusaeni
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