Yle Areena

All Points North

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The All Points North podcast has everything you need to know about the news in Finland this week. Every Friday APN looks deeper into the stories making the headlines in Finland. Get in touch via WhatsApp or SMS on +358 44 421 0909, or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. All Points North is presented by Ronan Browne, Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. This podcast is produced by Yle News, a unit of the Finnish Broadcasting Company.

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Masks, Marin and the mass cottage exodus 16.04.2020 24:50

Should we all wear face masks? Why can't we buy masks? And is it okay to visit your summer cottage? All Points North tackles these and other coronavirus issues. 16 April 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland's self-employed fight to survive coronavirus 09.04.2020 23:43

The coronavirus crisis has sent self-employed, freelancers and other solo entrepreneurs into a tailspin. All Points North looks at the rescue measures aimed at relieving their pain. 9 April, 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Adapting to online-only school in Finland 02.04.2020 23:16

As coronavirus changes how kids learn, access to technology highlights inequality in education. 2 April 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Coronavirus and the isolation of Uusimaa 26.03.2020 25:44

As Finland prepares to restrict movement to and from its biggest region, All Points North looks at what ordinary people can and should do to help fight coronavirus.

Life in the time of coronavirus: The new normal? 19.03.2020 33:25

The government has announced a partial state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak in Finland. Schools are closed and those who can are working from home. Almost overnight, the way we live has changed dramatically -- will it ever be the same again? 19 March 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Gig workers face tough choices over coronavirus 12.03.2020 39:04

Gig workers face tough choices over coronavirus As the number of novel coronavirus cases in Finland spirals, many employers are urging employees to stay at home if they feel sick or suspect they've been infected or exposed to the disease. But can gig economy workers really afford to self-quarantine? March 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland's sick buildings 05.03.2020 27:30

Is mould exposure making people sick - or is it all in their heads? All Points North explores whether people or buildings need treatment. 5 March 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

The Lutheran Church's gay marriage dilemma 27.02.2020 37:06

Three years after gay marriage laws took effect in Finland, the countryand's Lutheran Evangelical Church is still to reconcile the law of the land with religious doctrine. All Points North talks about the church's struggle to find a clear path forward and heal internal divisions. 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

What's it like being an Erasmus exchange student in Finland? 20.02.2020 30:01

Erasmus-plus is an EU programme supporting education, training, youth and sport across Europe. Its €14.7 billion budget helps around four million students gain invaluable experiences around the world. A handful of those students, like Yle News' visiting trainees, JJ Clarke and Tirna Slevin, come to Finland. This week All Points North looks at what life is like being an Erasmus exchange student in...

What's in a name? Women's football looks to become just 'football' 13.02.2020 30:20

Finland's women footballers want the same recognition and opportunities as their counterparts elsewhere in Europe, and this week All Points North asked HJK forward Linda Ruutu and FA development chief Heidi Pihlaja how they are going to make that happen. 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

When you're on the wrong side of the child welfare system 06.02.2020 50:53

Child protection reports are an important part of social work in Finland, but what happens when people make groundless reports? APN looks at what happens when people weaponise the child welfare system. 06 February 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Brexit finally means Brexit, but what does it mean for you? 30.01.2020 32:23

On the eve of Brexit day, All Points North asks what it all means for Brits in Finland and Finns in Britain. 30 January 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Dry January: Can it curb Finland's alcohol habit? 23.01.2020 33:17

Finland has observed Dry January or "tipaton tammikuu" for more than 70 years, all while maintaing a state monopoly on alcohol sales. This week All Points North peels back the label on the month of alcohol abstinence to look at the history, the context and whether or not it makes a difference.

Does Finland still have the "best schools" in the world? 16.01.2020 30:27

Finland's Pisa results have been declining for the past decade. What happened to Finland's much-celebrated education miracle? APN tries to find answers.

What do locked doors have to do with your pay? A lot! 09.01.2020 38:50

Most people in Finland get a pay rise each year. But how is the bargain struck? All Points North explains (almost) all. 9 January 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

2019: Elections, eagle owls, and is Finland really still the world's happiest country? 26.12.2019 46:08

What went right, what went wrong, and what made us laugh in 2019. 26 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Christmas Special: How Santa became Finnish 19.12.2019 28:03

All Points North goes to Lapland to find out how one radio broadcast in 1927 sparked Finland's booming Christmas tourism industry. 19 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Is investing really only for the rich? 12.12.2019 33:41

How can you invest if you don't have spare cash each month? We figure out how to carve out a nest egg with private investor Merja Mähkä, who says that investing is an important part of financial planning for most people. 12 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

APN New Prime Minister special 11.12.2019 19:03

What's ahead for Finland under new premier Sanna Marin? All Points North looks at the state of play.

What happened next after Finland gained independence? 05.12.2019 34:19

Kjell Westö on the background to the Finnish independence. How deep are the scars of the Civil War? 5 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Why did Finland's Prime Minister resign? 04.12.2019 33:57

What's going on in Finnish politics? Who will be the new Prime Minister after Antti Rinne resigned? What is the Centre Party doing? We answer these questions and more with Yle's Katri Makkonen. 4 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Costly city homes, crumbling country houses: Navigating Finland's housing market 28.11.2019 30:04

The forces of regionalisation and urbanisation are reshaping Finland's real estate market. Do young people still stand a chance of becoming homeowners? 27 November 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Can startups tackle Finland's workplace diversity problem? 21.11.2019 43:57

Finland's premier startup event kicks Slush amid a conversation about the lack of diversity in the tech and startup sectors. Can startups lead the way in creating more inclusive workplaces in Finland? Entrepreneur and non-profit startup founder Anne Badan joins APN to talk about why she's optimistic they can. 21 November 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

How high can the Huuhkajat fly? 14.11.2019 30:03

: This week's All Points North looks at why Finland's male footballers are now, after 80 years of trying, about to qualify for a major football tournament. Is it down to Pukki mania? Is Glen Kamara a driving force? We ask sports monthly Elmo Lehti features editor Topias Kauhala to guide us through. / All Points North / Yle News

Grading Antti Rinne's first 150 days in office 07.11.2019 34:07

As Antti Rinne's government grapples with employment and climate challenges, we look at how well they are meeting voter expectations. Will it fulfill pledges of more jobs, concrete climate action and a reinforced social welfare state? With the Finns Party rising in the polls we also look at how climate and immigration are becoming populist wedge issues. Yle political journalists Helmiina Suhonen a...