All Points North

Fifty years ago, amid the Cold War, all eyes turned to Helsinki, where Finland played host to a rare moment of East-West unity. But what was life like in the Finnish capital back then? We also hear what really went on behind closed doors at the 1975 CSCE summit. Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp...

This week, we disentangle the red tape around Finland's new confusing and controversial three-month unemployment rule, by finding out whom it affects, how and why. 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. 6 June 2025 / All Points North / Yle News

This week All Points North is bowled over by cricketers in Tampere, gets into a ruck with a women's rugby team, and faces off against Finland's only Jugger outfit. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North, with additional reporting by Matt 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. 16 May 202...

This week All Points North looks into the government's unpopular decision to get rid of certain tax deductions, and how the political fallout is hurting the Finns Party in particular. Ronan Browne and Matthew Schilke presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Juha Sarkkinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 23 May 2025...

Will steamy vibes or sizzling performances bring Eurovision glory to Finland? In an unprecedented twist, Finland is sending not one but two acts: one officially, and one unofficially. As the contest heats up in Basel, we have everything you need to know about the battle between bold pop and sauna-fuelled satire. Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North, with addition...

This week, we ask why the number of children being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Finland has surged over the past decade. Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.

It's election day on Sunday, and we're taking a look at foreign voters and Finland's developing democracy crisis. Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson 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. 11 April 2025 / All Points North / Yle News

This week All Points North hosts a discussion forum on Finland's municipal and county council elections, covering all the key issues ahead of voting day. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 4 April 2025 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North sets off on a quest to find the best place to live in Finland. Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North, with additional reporting by 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 2025 / All Points North / Yle News

We break down the implications of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise visit to Helsinki, and ask how Finland fits into a changed security environment while sharing the world's longest border with Russia. Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at all...

Trailing spouses follow their partners across cities, countries, and even continents. But what happens to their own dreams, ambitions, and sense of identity along the way? This week we hear from spouses making a new life in Finland. Priya Ramachandran D'Souza and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Katja Kostiainen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp...

This week All Points North hears why an increasing number of foreigners in Finland are engaging with Finnish politics. Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson 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. 14 February 2025 / All Points North / Yle News

Purchasing power is down, inflation is up and the job market is tough. So this week we go in search of ways to help you stretch your budget. We go shopping with the Martha Association to try and cut the cost of groceries, and look at ways to save on electricity bills. Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you...

This week All Points North asks why foreign nationals may face discrimination when trying to find a job in Finland, and we also look at some measures that may help to improve their chances. 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. 31 January 2025 / All Points...

This week All Points North goes ice swimming and nature walking as we ponder the best ways to stay active during the long Finnish winter. Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 24 January 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

What was it like to be a foreigner working at Nokia during its peak, when the company was producing millions of phones every month? In the 1990s, working at Nokia was like being at Apple or Google today. We hear firsthand accounts from those who were there. Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you thin...

Join us for a month-by-month look back at the events that shaped this year in Finland. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Sarkkinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 19 December 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

The Unknown Soldier is a classic of Finnish film and literature, synonymous with Finnish independence and Finnish independence Day. This episode delves into Väinö Linna's seminal work to find out why it has become such a cornerstone of Finnish collective memory. Journalist Toivo Haimi explains why the book transformed Finnish memories of the Second World War, while Liesl Yamaguchi offers an insigh...

Is it best to join a trade union in Finland, or an unaffiliated unemployment fund? One or the other is currently necessary to get income-linked unemployment benefits, so which is best for you? We talk to workers who have chosen to join a union and those who are in a no-frills unemployment fund, as well as trade unionists and those who want to shake up the system. We also ask a Wolt courier what he...

This week All Points North looks into Finland's stand up comedy scene, and asks if laughter is the cure for Finland's dark November blues. 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. 21 November 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week All Points North looks into Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election and asks what his second term in the White House will mean for Finnish national security. Egan Richardson and Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North with additional reporting by Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909...

One in four people in Finland have private health insurance to cover access to private providers. We ask what's happened to the country's public healthcare system. Zena Iovino and Priya Ramachandran D'souza presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 7 November 2024 / All...

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...