All Points North

Finland was once first in the world in reading. Today it's 17th. This time on All Points North, we ask what went wrong in Finnish schools. Zena Iovino produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound and video engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen, and the production assistant was Hannah Anderson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected].

This week on All Points North, we investigate the disturbing rise of explicit deepfake images targeting Finnish women. From public figures to ordinary citizens to young girls, no one seems to be immune. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 3 September 2026 / All Points North / Yle News

A sudden drone alert in southern Finland triggered a major security response and renewed debate on civil preparedness. From sirens and shelters to expert analysis on the implications of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, we explore how Finland responds when the unexpected happens. Zena Iovino produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Pasi Ilkka. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 5 June 2026 / All Points North / Yle News

As Finland becomes more international, ideas of what it means to be Finnish are changing too. We hear from young adults with mixed backgrounds, as well as from experts, about multicultural families, identity and belonging in modern Finland. Hannah Anderson presented this episode of All Points North. Ronan Browne was the producer and the sound engineer was Pasi Ilkka. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 8 May 2026 / All Points North / Yle News

Despite its fearsome reputation as an impossible-to-learn language, many immigrants to Finland enthusiastically take on the challenge of learning Finnish — and audiences are keen to follow their efforts on social media. Ronan Browne produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound and video engineers were Tuomas Vauhkonen and Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 23 April 2026 / All Points North / Yle News