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The All Points North podcast has everything you need to know about the news in Finland this week. Every Friday APN looks deeper into the stories making the headlines in Finland.

Get in touch via WhatsApp or SMS on +358 44 421 0909, or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.

All Points North is presented by Ronan Browne, Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. This podcast is produced by Yle News, a unit of the Finnish Broadcasting Company.
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About a quarter of Finnish workers suffer from occupational burnout symptoms, and immigrants are not immune to the problem. We hear burnout stories from our audience as well as from experts who help sufferers of the stress-related syndrome.
The shining reputation of the Finnish education system and the promise of a healthy work-life balance attracts many students from abroad, but do the realities meet the expectations?
Finland wants to curb supermarket store brands to give farmers more power, but could the move leave shoppers paying more for less? We visit a slice of Mexico in Espoo and speak to those representing both farmers and consumers. Zena Iovino produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 13 February 2026 / All Points North / Yle News
As Finland moves ahead with plans to introduce a social media ban for children, the All Points North podcast visits a school, examines the research, and hears an on-the-ground report from Australia. Ronan Browne produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 30 January 2026 / All Points North / Yle News
Join All Points North for a month-by-month journey through Finland's year in news. Ronan Browne produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 19 December 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
We turn our focus to the secrets of a long, healthy life. Could a corner of Finland quietly be becoming one of the world's next Blue Zones? Zena Iovino produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Katri Koivula. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 12 December 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
All Points North takes a look at Finland's diminishing population of war veterans and hears about how they impacted Finnish society as well as efforts to preserve their history. Matthew Schilke produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 5 December 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
All Points North explores why Sanna Marin is viewed abroad as a shining example of the success of Finnish education and gender equality, but domestically, she is a much more divisive figure. Ronan Browne produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Katri Koivula. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 28 November 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
We take the ferry to see what it's like to call a Unesco World Heritage Site home. Matthew Schilke produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Katri Koivula. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 21 November 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
Years of falling prices have cooled confidence, but as borrowing costs stabilise, some buyers see opportunity where others see risk. Zena Iovino produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 14 November 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
The Finnish government has once again tightened the rules around who can obtain a Finnish passport, but what do the latest changes mean for you? Ronan Browne produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Katja Kostiainen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 7 November 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
Finland’s relationship with Russia has always been complicated, but since joining Nato, the stakes have never been higher. In this episode, we uncover what's really going on behind the headlines about Russian espionage in Finland. We hear from a veteran journalist, an analyst and a former American intelligence official. 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 allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 31 October 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
To Finland for love

To Finland for love

2025-10-2422:07

This week the All Points North podcast looks at the experiences of people who've moved to Finland from abroad — and stayed — because they fell in love with a Finn. We'll hear from marriage and family therapist Therese Sprinkel, who helps multicultural couples work through issues they face. The show also features vignettes from audience members who share their personal stories and insights about their lives. Mark B. Odom produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 24 October 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
Historically working-class neighbourhoods in Helsinki such as Kallio and Vallila now carry labels as the trendiest neighbourhoods in the country, but what makes a district "cool"? Matthew Schilke produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Katja Kostiainen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 10 October 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
Finding home on stage

Finding home on stage

2025-10-0314:35

What’s it like to arrive in Finland as a minor with no parents? In this episode, we explore a new youth theatre production where young people from Afghanistan, Somalia, Syria, Kurdistan and Ukraine transform their challenging journeys into a powerful story of resilience. Zena Iovino produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Katri Koivula. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 3 October 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
Getting mental health support in Finland can be tricky, especially if you’re new to the country. In this episode, listeners share their personal experiences, and we look at how finding English-speaking therapists who understand immigrant issues is set to get easier in the future. Mark B. Odom 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 allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 26 September 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
From being told learning Finnish is essential for integration to hearing 'it’s too difficult, don’t bother,' many newcomers to Finland are left unsure which path to take. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 19 September 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
What's it like raising a kid in Finland when your family isn't fully Finnish? From family sauna nights and candy day to forest school and the push for kids to be independent early on, Finland has its own unique ways of raising children. Parents, educators and experts have their say. Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 12 September 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
The Finnish government plans to slash funding for integration services, leaving many immigrants and service providers worried about the knock on effects. We also hear about how the government's budget talks were overshadowed by a racism row. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 5 September 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
Finland's flag carrier has endured a particularly tumultuous year — recently finishing last in a consumer index of European airlines, with especially low scores for reliability and customer satisfaction. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 29 August 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
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