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The All Points North podcast has everything you need to know about the news in Finland this week. All Points North is produced by Yle News, a unit of the Finnish Broadcasting Company.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
Yle News broadcasts in English daily on Yle Radio 1 and on Yle Mondo.
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Finnish political culture faces a Midsummer storm
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This week's show discusses how a MeToo scandal is rocking Finnish politics, examines homophobic discrimination in the workplace, and hears about the magic of Finnish Midsummer.This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.23…
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Are foreigners in Finland pushed into entrepreneurship?
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Why is starting a business the only option available to some foreigners in Finland, what does Turkey want and how can travellers beat the queues at Helsinki Airport this summer?This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.16 June 2…
Why are parents so tired in the world’s “happiest” country and how did Finland find itself in a financial mess involving the United Nations?
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Rising inflation and Finland's torille tradition
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We ask if pay increases are the answer to Finland's rising inflation rate, discuss the latest social media storm, and examine why Finns climb statues to celebrate sporting success.This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Panu Willman.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.2…
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What's Turkey's beef about Finland joining Nato?
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We ask whether Turkey can block Finland's Nato bid, hear what lurks beneath the surface of some of Helsinki’s famed bunkers, and hear how Finland's treasured buckets could save your life.This week's show was presented by Mark B. Odom and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.…
In this week's show we look at Finland's final steps towards applying for Nato membership, discuss Finnish-language barriers for third culture kids, and look ahead to Tampere and Helsinki hosting the ice hockey world finals.This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson.Let us know what you t…
In this week's show we look at how the much-hyped 'activation model' is shaping up, ask why there seems to be so much racism online, and delve into the mysteries of why exactly people play cricket in Finland.This week's show was presented Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Juha…
In this week's show we examine the reality of 'third culture kids' in Finland as they look to navigate the intersections of Finnish society. We also cover the aftermath of the UPM strike, ask if a sober Vappu is desirable, and look at the latest developments in Finland's security policy debate. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan…
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No, Russia isn't moving military materiel to the border
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In this week's show APN tackles disinformation efforts from Russia, including a video that prompted scary headlines in other countries. We also ask if nurses really need to resign to get a pay rise, and explore a programme aimed at helping foreign spouses into the workforce. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The sou…
A major nurses’ strike is exposing cracks in Finland's healthcare system, which nurses say doesn’t pay a livable wage. We also explore what kinds of jobs Ukrainian arrivals are landing as they gain instant access to the job market.This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson, with additional reporting by Adam Smith. The produce…
People in Finland seem willing to accept pandemic life as the new reality, but how will the healthcare system cope as new infections reach all-time highs? We also ask if it's okay for lawmakers to slander minorities and learn that Finland's most affordable vacation spots are right in our backyards.This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and V…
This week we examine what Finland is doing to help thousands of Ukrainians who are seeking sanctuary. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino, the producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.24 March 2022 / All Points North / Yle News…
In this week's podcast we look at the politics of deciding to join Nato, round up the week's major stories, and ask if you can grow your own vegetables in Finland.This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, the producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Katri Koivula. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 …
This week we look at how Finnish politicians, companies and the public have continued to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.This week's All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Panu Willman.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.10 Mar…
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What Russia’s attack on Ukraine means for Finland
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is changing the world as we know it. This week we look at how the crisis is rippling through Finland.This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anders Johansson.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.3 March 2022 / All …
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Is food in Finland becoming more expensive?
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APN asks why the term Finlandisation makes Finns cringe. We also look at wallet-saving strategies amid rising food prices, explore an annual kitsch-fest and dive into icy waters.This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Juha Hjelm.Let us know what you think via WhatsA…
APN follows the trail of questions left behind by the Convoy Finland demonstration and hears about the effects climate change is having on Finnish winter sports.This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou and our roving reporter was Melanie Hall. It was produced by Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anders Johansson…
APN previews Finland's prospects at the Winter Olympics, follows up on a story about the exploitation of foreign workers, and tags along on an icy adventure.This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Laura Koso.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 09…
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Divorce drama, Posti problems and political multitaskers
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APN explores the concentration of political power in Finland, unpacks Finnish divorce practices, probes Posti and goes litter picking.This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Laura Koso.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.27 January 2022 / All…
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APN listeners figuring out Finnish politics
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This week APN looks at the ongoing security policy debate, as Russia continues to move troops and military materiel to its western borders. We also follow two APN listeners as they use Yle's election compass to decide who to vote for in Sunday's county council elections. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. It was prod…
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Do Finland’s voters care about healthcare?
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This week APN looks ahead to Finland's historic, first-ever county council election and hears some shocking revelations about working conditions in Finland's food service industry.This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. It was produced by Mark B. Odom, and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via Wha…
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Climate reactions, municipal elections and viral repetitions
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The final episode of All Points North in 2021 looks at a year that included a municipal election, the effects of- and responses to- global climate change, Covid-19's ups and downs, and much, much more.This week's show was presented, produced and edited by Mark B. Odom. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp…
This week APN asks what impact the Omicron variant will have on Finland's second Covid Christmas and we also hear why an Elon Musk tweet became such big domestic news.This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. It was produced by Mark B. Odom, and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358…