All Points North

This week's show hears about a citizens’ initiative calling for a ban on conversion therapy, considers the strategic significance of the Åland Islands, and learns why seagulls may be targeting your ice cream. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Denise Wall. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 8 June 2023 /...

BLURB: In this week's show we ask who won and who lost in the incoming government's deal on immigration and question if incentive traps are real. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 1 June 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's show looks into an innovative attempt to reverse Finland's rural flight, catches up on the latest developments from talks aimed at forming Finland's next government, and hears from campaigners trying to save a popular Helsinki skatepark. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you thi...

This week's show hears from a group of parents fighting to keep their children in an international school, learns about an innovative attempt to reach Russian gamers with news from the war in Ukraine, and looks ahead to Finland's cha cha chances at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Ju...

Why is a member of the Kenyan community sponsoring a petition claiming that students in Finland are victims of human trafficking? The show also explores Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise visit to Helsinki, and APN listeners sound off about kids’ smartphone usage. This episode of All Points North was presented by Denise Wall and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman Let us know what you thin...

Is smartphone addiction becoming a problem in Finnish schools? Digital devices—laptops, tablets and smartphones—are ubiquitous in Finnish society, including in the classroom. We hear from the author of a citizens' initiative seeking to ban smartphones at school. We also talk to a Helsinki father urging the next government to stop what calls the over-digitalisation of childhood. This episode of All...

Finland’s lack of English-language upper secondary schools is leaving some 15-year-olds in limbo. All Points North also hears about efforts to combat structural racism and looks into Olkiluoto 3—the country’s first new nuclear plant in more than four decades. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino with additional reporting by Denise Wall. The sound engineer...

The National Coalition Party came out on top in Finland's election, but what does that mean for Finland? We weigh up the winners and losers from Sunday's parliamentary election, as the country takes a more fiscally and socially conservative turn. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino with reporting from Veronica Kontopoulou, Matthew Schilke and Ronan Bro...

Welcome to our election special in the run up to April 2, when voters will shape Finland’s direction for the next four years. World politics professor Teivo Teivainen, populism expert Emilia Palonen, Bloomberg bureau chief Kati Pohjanpalo and author Joel Willans from the Very Finnish Problems franchise dissect the upcoming vote. This episode is also televised: https://areena.yle.fi/1-64910414 This...

How does urban planning make Finland a happier place to live? We also hear the latest on the Nato countdown and explore mounting political tension as parliamentary elections approach. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 23 March 2023 / All Points North / Yle N...

This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Denise Wall. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 16 March 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Why are Kenyan students threatened with deportation from Finland? What's the best way to handle a mortgage interest rate adjustment? And what exactly is going on in the Jari Aarnio case? We answer all these questions and more in the latest episode of the All Points North podcast. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Denise Wall. The sound engineer was Anders Johans...

Why is one of Finland’s grisliest murder cases making new headlines? How can Yle’s new election compass help you find your candidate in April’s parliamentary election? The show also covers all the latest developments in Finland from Nato news and a major bus strike to a controversial school rating tool. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound en...

All Points North explores Migri’s deportation decisions, looks at efforts to boost election interest across different language communities, and joins a field hockey game to learn how kids are helping to establish a minority sport in Finland. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on...

We meet a cancer patient who needs a stem cell transplant, but has an unusual heritage — and find out how easy it is to sign up as a donor. We also look at the latest round of strikes and pay talks, ask if Finland's unemployment benefit regime is fair, and take a trip to the library. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was...

How do Finnish kids end up in Finnish classes for foreigners? The show also explores efforts to allow people to officially have more than one mother tongue. We also head to the cinema to find out what’s new at the DocPoint documentary film festival. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via...

This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Denise Wall. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 26 January 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Is the decision by Finland's public health authority THL to temporarily suspend its activity on Twitter a sign that trusted sources are losing the disinformation war? We also follow some feisty early exchanges in Finland's parliamentary election campaign and hear about life in Lapland during the polar night. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. T...

Why are senior figures calling for a review of Finland’s private security industry? We also ask how culture wars might impact upcoming elections and find out how households can access immediate relief to help with soaring electricity bills. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via What...

This year has been full of rapid and unexpected changes. Join APN for a look back at the stories that defined 2022—from Finland's move towards Nato membership to the cost-of-living crisis. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 29 December 2022 / All Points N...

In this week's show we unpack electricity support measures, ask what's wrong with Finnish seasonal food, and consider a licensing system for Santa Claus. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Denise Wall, our sound engineer was Laura Koso and our producer was Veronica Kontopoulou. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 22 December 2022 / All Points North / Yle...

How the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) processes work and residence permits for foreign nationals is once again under the spotlight, with government ministers now joining calls for the agency to be reformed.

With Independence Day demonstrations becoming as much of a custom in Finland as the presidential gala, we ask if far-right sentiments will carry over into the general election next spring. All Points North also hears why long Covid patients in Finland face an uphill battle and answers burning audience questions. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne. The sound engineer was...

All Points North finds out what Finand’s gendered labour market means for foreign women, asks why environmentalists are suing the government and hears what it's like living with Aids in Finland. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 1 December 2022 / All Points North /...

Will labour immigration be the panacea Finnish politicians are hoping for? We also ask if boycotting the World Cup in Qatar makes sense and hear about one listener’s battle with their electricity provider after getting disconnected. This week's show 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. 24...