All Points North

There is troubling evidence that immigrant children are not learning sufficient Finnish to succeed in working life and further education. What are Finnish schools doing wrong? We meet a parent who has struggled to ensure her kids learn Finnish, and hear from experts on what might be done to improve Finnish teaching for foreign background kids. Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson presented this episode...

The show unpacks recent changes to Finnish citizenship rules that are creating confusion. We look into the new residency requirements, discuss how challenging the Yki test really is, and explore whether something like a speeding ticket could put the brakes on your path to citizenship. Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North with additional reporting by Priya Ramacha...

This week we find out what happened to Kenyan physiotherapy students who came to Finland to get a degree but ended up in debt while cleaning and scavenging for empty bottles to buy food. Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 10 October...

This week APN looks into how two giant pandas at a facility in Central Finland have become the centre of local court cases, made international headlines, and raised questions about Finland's foreign policy direction. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle....

This week APN looks at Finnish driving culture. Are road safety experts right that Finns drive too fast, too often? Or are motorists here able to judge road conditions themselves and exceed the limits safely? We look at both sides of the speed camera issue, as well as road safety threats ranging from smartphone dependence and the natural world. Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson presented this episo...

Finnish school kids used to be some of the highest achievers in the world, but their test scores have deteriorated for years. The government now wants to restrict phones in the classroom to help pupils focus. Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpoint...

This week APN explains a Finnish word and concept that is said to "explain Finland" while also having no direct translation. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 12 September 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland says it wants to attract more workers from abroad, but APN hears how government policies and negative discussions around immigration could have the opposite effect. Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North, with additional reporting by Priya Ramachandran d'Souza. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 09...

This week we hear how a foreign-background referee has decided to fight back against racism in Finnish football. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 29 August 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

Learning to swim can save lives, but many adults are too ashamed to admit they don't know how, especially in the land of a thousand lakes. Learning a new skill as an adult is humbling — and difficult. We hear how one listener learned to swim as a foreigner in Finland and get expert tips for those wanting to take the plunge. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena...

This week we take a deep dive into Finnish summer, from the wonder of cycling around the archipelago to the wacky world of swamp soccer. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 20 June 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. This week we ask why the left surged in Finland, while the far-right made gains elsewhere in the European Parliament election. What did the Left Alliance do right to secure a record result for leader Li Andersson? Why did the Finns Party record less than half their score in last...

This week we ask if people in Finland are falling out of love with their social media apps. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 6 June 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We hit the streets, talk to experts and turn the EU trivia on ourselves in this week's show. This episode of All Points North was presented by Matthew Schilke and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 30 May 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we ask if Finland is doing enough to tackle cybercrime after a spate of high-profile hacking cases. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 23 May 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We hear what's on voters' minds as we head into European elections in June, and find out how MEPs are held accountable for everything from their own expenses to legislation on bottle caps. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi....

Is it difficult to make friends in Finland? Studies have shown that newcomers often report feelings of isolation. We explore different paths to combating loneliness. This episode of All Points North was presented by Miyuki Jokiranta and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 25 April 2024 / All Points...

We assess how the government's latest round of austerity measures will impact everyday life. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 18 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask what it's like to speak Finnish in Finland as a foreigner. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 11 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North examines Finland's gun culture in the aftermath of a shocking shooting incident at an elementary school in Vantaa. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 4 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North probes the allegations of worker exploitation and human trafficking that may mean Finland's berry crop withers on the bush this summer. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 28 March 2024 / All Points North / Yle...

All Points North delves into a recent ARA report which revealed that homelessness is going up among Finland's immigrant population, but down for all other demographics. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 21 March 2024 /...

All Points North looks into Finland's latest wave of political strikes and asks if a resolution can be found. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 14 March 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask if Finland is ready to sign euthanasia into law as a citizens' initiative calling on the government to legalise the practice garners 50,000 signatures of support. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 7 March 2024 / A...

This week we examine Finland's debate over dual citizenship. Is the government going to change the current regime? Why do some regard certain groups of dual citizens as more acceptable than others? What does reciprocal dual citizenship mean? In this episode of All Points North presenters Egan Richardson and Miyuki Jokiranta seek to answer these questions and more. The sound engineer was Anders Joh...