Contemporary sweat baths reflect the country’s architectural past — and propose a future in which simple, sustainable buildings can still be sublime.
Category: Finland
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Yrjo Kukkapuro, Who Made the Easiest of Easy Chairs, Dies at 91
A celebrated Finnish modernist, he designed a variety of furnishings but was best known for his seating — which, his company said, “almost every Finn has sat on.”
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In Finland, Jewelry Tells the Stories of Immigrant Women
An exhibition displays collaborations between Finnish jewelry makers and women from many nations who have come to the country.
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Severing of Baltic Sea Cables Was ‘Sabotage,’ Germany Says
Germany’s defense minister said damage to two fiber-optic cables on the sea floor appeared deliberate, but a culprit was not known.
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Leif Segerstam, Provocative Finnish Conductor and Composer, Dies at 80
He led his country’s principal orchestras and major orchestras elsewhere in Europe. He also mystified his countrymen with an unstoppable flow of symphonies.
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The Finnish Embassy in Washington Has a Different Idea of Diplomacy: A Seat at the Sauna.
The Finnish Embassy offers one of the hottest invitations in Washington: a chance to discuss serious topics in a sauna.
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A Design Landmark Reimagined as a Retreat
Plus: a sporty bag collaboration, a Louise Bourgeois show and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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An Ice Diver’s Story Leads to Watches
Johanna Nordblad and Isotope Watches now are working on a third series of timepieces for release later this year.
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Nokia to Cut 14,000 Jobs in Major Overhaul at Telecom Giant
After a disappointing quarter, the Finnish technology company announced significant spending cuts.
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Natural Gas Prices Rise on Israel Concerns and Finland Pipeline Leak
Europe has largely disconnected from Russian gas supplies but remains heavily dependent on imported fuel, exposing it to unexpected disruptions.
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Want a Vacation Souvenir? Buy Toothpaste.
The quotidian joys of this pocket-size keepsake.
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Jorma Panula: The Teacher Behind the Greatest Conductors
At 93, the Finnish classical music eminence Jorma Panula has generations of students spread around the globe, with more on the way.