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Good News from Finland spoke to Sami Tallberg, an ambassador of Finnish wild food, about “nature’s supermarket”, his new restaurant project and what the future holds.

After years spent working in high-profile restaurants around the world, wild food has become Sami Tallberg’s “ikigai”, his reason for being.

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“Wild food isn’t just a privilege of rich people or fancy restaurants, it’s an everyman’s right”, Sami Tallberg states

“野生食物不是富人或高档餐厅的专属，而是普罗大众皆有的权利。”—把芬兰天然野菜推向世界的名厨萨米•塔尔伯格（Sami Tallberg）

We caught up with author Katja Pantzar to discuss the power of simple actions, the modern definition of sisu and her new projects underway.

After moving to Finland, author Katja Pantzar has turned her discoveries on Nordic-style wellbeing into two books and numerous media appearances globally. We caught up with Katja to discuss the power of simple actions, the modern definition of sisu and her new projects.

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“The meaning of sisu lives, grows and changes,” says Katja Pantzar

 “sisu的涵义不断演变和发展。”— 书写北欧式幸福的作家卡蒂亚•潘察（Katja Pantzar）

Long-distance runner Nina Chydenius is used to hard work, dedication and dreaming big. She also helps young athletes struggling with eating disorders.

Long-distance runner Nina Chydenius is used to hard work, dedication and dreaming big. Still, it isn’t only the 2024 Summer Olympics she has set in her sights, but also helping young athletes struggling with eating disorders.

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“Eating disorders are common in sports, but their treatment is focused too much on how to eat,” says Nina Chydenius

 “饮食失调症在体育界屡见不鲜，但其治疗过多地聚焦在如何饮食”– 尼娜•奇德尼乌斯（Nina Chydenius)

Signmark was catapulted to fame as the first deaf musician to sign an international record deal. His recipe for success? Focusing on things that matter and 100 per cent commitment.

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“Sign language should be considered a minority language, not a disability,” says Signmark

“手语应被视为一种少数群体使用的语言，而不是残疾人的特点。” —全球第一个获得唱片合约的聋人音乐家西恩马克（Signmark）

Behind the jewellery brand Chao & Eero is a designer couple Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen, who share a passion for unique wearable pieces. We talked with the duo about their creative process and different design aesthetics.

Behind the jewellery brand Chao & Eero is a designer couple Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen, who share a passion for unique wearable pieces.

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“Our styles are like the two sides of Finland,” say Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen

“我们的风格就像芬兰的两面。”—同获芬兰年度金匠荣耀的设计夫妻档郭昭贤与艾罗·辛萨宁（Chao-Hsien Kuo & Eero Hintsanen）

Siamäk Naghian has taken the long road home and found meaning living in Iisalmi and working as the CEO of Genelec.

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“Without art and music, life would be soulless,” ponders Siamäk Naghian

“没有艺术和音乐的生活是没有灵魂的。”—在芬兰找到生命意义的顶级音箱公司总裁赛马可•纳吉安（Siamäk Naghian）

IQM CEO Jan Goetz describes his transition from an academic career to deep-tech entrepreneurship as “being thrown into cold water”. It has meant learning many things on the fly, but Goetz has also found surprising similarities between the two. Good News from Finland talked with him about the future of quantum computers, maintaining a work-life balance and how a PhD can teach entrepreneurial skills.

IQM CEO Jan Goetz describes his transition from an academic career to deep-tech entrepreneurship as “being thrown into cold water”. It has meant learning many things on the fly, but Goetz has also found surprising similarities between the two. 

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“There are many problems so complicated that classical computers will never be able to solve them,” says Jan Goetz

"有很多问题非常复杂，传统计算机永远无法解决。”—杨•高兹（Jan Goetz）

Learning by doing is a mantra that has propelled Ronny Eriksson to pursue a range of things.

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“We should all be a bit more ambitious,” declares Ronny Eriksson

 “我们都应该更加雄心勃勃。” —罗尼·埃里克森（Ronny Eriksson）

Finnish actor and filmmaker Max Ovaska is equally at home in front of the camera as he is behind it. You probably won’t hear him bragging about it, however.

Known for his roles in Deadwind, Bordertown, and Heavy Trip, Finnish actor Max Ovaska is now making waves behind the camera. His directorial debut, Carrier, explores bold storytelling as he continues to shape Finland's film industry.

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Max Ovaska: “There’s still truth in the stereotype of Finns being silent."

“外界对芬兰人沉默寡言的刻板印象不无道理。”—芬兰知名演员兼新锐导演麦克斯•奥瓦斯卡（Max Ovaska）

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Bunny-eared trainers and lollipop heels made shoe designer Minna Parikka a household name among global celebrities and influencers. At the peak of her success, she then quit her brand.

Finnish shoe designer Minna Parikka shares her thoughts on her creative process, discussing her innovative designs, inspiration and her ongoing pursuit of reinvention. 

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“I get bored very easily with things,” says Minna Parikka

“我很容易对各种事情感到厌烦，” —知名度席卷国际的女鞋设计师明娜•帕里卡（Minna Parikka）

In the land of frozen seas and perpetual darkness, two outsiders have defied the odds and put Finland on the international wine map. 

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“We've captured the essence of the Finnish berries in our wine,” say Paola Guerrero de Cohen and David Cohen

“我们的葡萄酒浓缩了芬兰浆果中的精华成分。” 宝拉•古莱罗-德-科汉（Paola Guerrero de Cohen）和大卫•科汉（ David Cohen）说道

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Eicca Toppinen, the Finnish cellist and co-founder of Apocalyptica, is a perfect embodiment of the cutting-edge Finnish heavy metal scene.


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“We should find again our respect for nature and the fact that we are part of everything surrounding us,” says Eicca Toppinen

”我们应该思考如何找回对大自然的尊重；事实上，我们都是周围万物的一部分。”—启示录乐队大提琴手艾卡•托皮宁（Eicca Toppinen)

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Five from Finland

芬兰五精选

It’s that time of the year again. Holidays are coming, carols are playing, and it’s time to stake stock of our most read articles in 2021.

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Our most popular stories in 2021

2021年最受欢迎报道盘点

2021 has shaped up to be a banner year for Finnish entrepreneurship, with many innovative local companies focusing on growth and attracting serious investments.

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2021’s biggest investment rounds

2021年最大投资回合

Sustainable development, wellbeing of women, happiness, healthcare and startups – Finland has been recognised in a wide range of global indices over the past 12 months.

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Top index rankings for 2021

2021年最高国家指数排名

Looking to provide your furry family member with the healthiest and most comfortable life possible? These five Finnish solutions are here to lend a helping paw.

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Pet care

宠物护理

Finnish experts have come up with a wide range of solutions to create healthier living environments and protect us from harmful bacteria, viruses, yeasts and moulds.

Finnish experts have come up with a wide range of innovative products and solutions to create healthier living environments and protect us from harmful bacteria, viruses, yeasts and moulds.

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Infection prevention and control

感染防控与抗菌方案

Listen up! These Finnish companies are worth hearing about.

Listen up! These five Finnish companies are worth hearing about. 

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Audio-related innovations

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With mental health issues becoming more pressing than ever before amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Finnish innovators are extending a helping hand to those going through tough times.

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Mental health and wellbeing

心理健康和福祉

Designed to improve the quality of patient care, prevent diseases, maintain health and facilitate diagnosis, wearable devices are gaining more and more popularity among both health-conscious consumers and healthcare professionals.

Finland has long been at the heart of global wearable technology development. Today, one of the most promising markets for the industry is in the healthcare sector, with Finland leading by example.

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Wearable healthtech from Finland

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These five Finnish cities and towns have turned heads for their commitment to environmental sustainability and global competitiveness as travel destinations.

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Finnish cities and towns making headlines

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More and more Finnish enterprises and research organisations are seeking new business opportunities for producing and applying space solutions that benefit the planet and humanity.

With the space industry on the rise, more and more Finnish enterprises and research organisations are seeking new business opportunities for producing and applying space solutions that benefit the planet and humanity.

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Space technology

太空科技

Finnish tech professionals have a lot on offer for property owners, real estate developers and housing companies seeking to adopt energy-thrifty solutions that benefit both the wallet and the planet. 

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Energy efficiency in buildings 

建筑节能

Can you feel it? Autumn is starting to creep into the air here in Finland and the rest of the northern hemisphere. Enjoy with the help of this Finnish quintet.

Can you feel it? Autumn is starting to creep into the air in Finland and the rest of the northern hemisphere. Enjoy every moment of the crisp season with the help of this Finnish quintet.

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Autumn ideas

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These five Finnish solutions seek to help to stop the bullying, abuse and harassment that takes place in both the physical and online worlds.

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Preventing bullying, offline and online

制止欺凌和网络喷子的创新方案？

With noise pollution becoming an increasingly serious issue for modern society, diverse solutions against this invisible threat are being generated in Finland.

With noise pollution becoming an increasingly serious issue for modern society, diverse solutions against this invisible threat are being created in Finland. 

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Preventing noise pollution

防止噪音污染

If the idea of giving clothes a second life fits you well, try this Finnish quintet on for size.

These Finnish online services, shops and brands are worth a second look for their efforts to promote second-hand fashion.

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Second-hand fashion in Finland

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Synonymous with pure nature, Finland is offering many nature-based beauty and health remedies that are making an impression around the world.

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Beauty and health from nature

天然美容保养品

The selection of vegetarian and vegan options in supermarkets has grown remarkably in the past few years. In Finland, an increasing number of these alternatives are of local produce.

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Veggie delights

素食美味

Nokia’s deep roots in Finland have laid the foundation for many success stories. We take a look at a handful of prime examples.

Nokia’s deep roots in Finland are the foundation of many success stories. We take a look at a handful of companies which emerged after their founders left the telecom giant.

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Nokia alumni

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Finnish innovators have developed some smart tools to better predict and prepare for various weather events, as well as to improve people’s everyday life, come rain or shine.

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Weather-related solutions

气象解决方案

Get creative and maintain peace of mind with these five ways to learn music developed in Finland.

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