Raahe, Finland boosts its tourism offer

With the support of EU funding, a Finnish project is using better marketing and improved cooperation between service providers to attract more tourists to the region.

Finland heads research into natural substitutes for plastics

An ERDF co-funded project will study a range of natural, bio-based fibres and assess their suitability for mass production. These materials could replace plastics in food packaging, filters, textiles, hygiene products and construction materials.

Reindeers are back in Finland

The EU's Natura 2000 is the largest network of protected areas in the world.

Small Finnish company goes global with EU support

OiOi is a small Finnish business developing interactive touch screens that connect people with art and culture at science centres, hospitals or schools.

Cities in West Finland look to artificial intelligence for green solutions

An EU-funded project aims to create a low-carbon economy in the Pirkanmaa region by helping businesses working on artificial intelligence (AI).

The story of Veka - EU and ME

Thanks to the EU, Veka has been able to turn his childhood love of hiking in the Finnish countryside into studies of nature conservation and bird directives.

Happy Independence Day, Finland!

You might already know that Finland is a heavily-forested country (with nearly 70% of its land area covered by woodland) and that it has the lowest population density in the EU (with an average of 18 inhabitants per square kilometre).

"Smart Regions" presenting the sustainable urbanisation strategy designed in Finland

The Sustainable Urban Development Strategy (6AIKA - Open and Smart Services) was created and implemented by Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Oulu, Tampere and Turku.

Discover Finland with the EU Interpreters!

Finnish Interpreters working at the Commission tell us about their country to inaugurate the Finnish Presidency.

Supporting renewable energy fund in Finland

The European Investment Bank is providing up to €60 million in financing to Taaleri's SolarWind in Finland.

Finland in the EU

On the 1 July 2019, Finland took over the presidency of the Council of the EU. Let's learn more about this EU country!

Finland's EU Presidency

Sustainable Europe, sustainable future.

EU supports innovative companies in Finland

929,000 small companies are benefiting from the Juncker Plan across Europe.

Winners: The 2019 European Capital of Smart Tourism

A new initiative to reward innovative and smart tourism in European Cities! Helsinki (Finland) and Lyon (France) were selected as the 2019 European Capitals of Smart Tourism by a seven-member European Jury!

The Digital Economy and Society Index

Denmark, Finland and Sweden are Europe's digital leaders. In which digital field could your country do better? Check out the latest EU Digital Economy and Society Index.

The world’s first-ever oil-recovery simulator

An EU-funded project in Finland designs innovative training in oil recovery and containment for emergency authorities. This will include developing the world’s first-ever oil-recovery simulator.