Architects have taken the concept of a cosy cabin in the woods to new heights. This chic black-painted cabin near the Salamajarvi National Park in Finland is elevated on a single column, with the idea, say the designers, to help those inside ‘feel immediately detached from everyday worries happening on the ground’. Inside there is … Read more
For a short break in a winter wonderland, look no further than Finland. From November 23, it will allow UK tourists to visit for three days without enduring quarantine if, before arriving, they’d taken a Covid-19 test with a negative result. Finland remains one of the few countries in Europe that holidaymakers from the UK … Read more
Finland’s air force quietly ditches infamous SWASTIKA symbol from its command insignia The air force had used the symbol ever since it was founded in 1918 A blue swastika on a white background was used on Finland’s planes until 1945 Until recently, it still featured in some unit emblems, flags and decorations The swastika had … Read more