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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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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
Fifty years ago, amid the Cold War, all eyes turned to Helsinki, where Finland played host to a rare moment of East-West unity. But what was life like in the Finnish capital back then? We also hear what really went on behind closed doors at the 1975 CSCE summit. Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 13 June 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
This week, we disentangle the red tape around Finland's new confusing and controversial three-month unemployment rule, by finding out whom it affects, how and why. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 6 June 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
This week All Points North is bowled over by cricketers in Tampere, gets into a ruck with a women's rugby team, and faces off against Finland's only Jugger outfit. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North, with additional reporting by Matt Schilke. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 16 May 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
This week All Points North looks into the government's unpopular decision to get rid of certain tax deductions, and how the political fallout is hurting the Finns Party in particular. Ronan Browne and Matthew Schilke presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Juha Sarkkinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 23 May 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
Will steamy vibes or sizzling performances bring Eurovision glory to Finland? In an unprecedented twist, Finland is sending not one but two acts: one officially, and one unofficially. As the contest heats up in Basel, we have everything you need to know about the battle between bold pop and sauna-fuelled satire. Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North, with additional reporting by Mark B. Odom. The sound engineer was Pasi Ilkka. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 9 May 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
This week, we ask why the number of children being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Finland has surged over the past decade. Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.
It's election day on Sunday, and we're taking a look at foreign voters and Finland's developing democracy crisis. Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 11 April 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
This week All Points North hosts a discussion forum on Finland's municipal and county council elections, covering all the key issues ahead of voting day. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 4 April 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
All Points North sets off on a quest to find the best place to live in Finland. Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North, with additional reporting by Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 28 March 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
We break down the implications of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise visit to Helsinki, and ask how Finland fits into a changed security environment while sharing the world's longest border with Russia. Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino 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. 21 March 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
Trailing spouses follow their partners across cities, countries, and even continents. But what happens to their own dreams, ambitions, and sense of identity along the way? This week we hear from spouses making a new life in Finland. Priya Ramachandran D'Souza and Zena Iovino 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 March 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
This week All Points North hears why an increasing number of foreigners in Finland are engaging with Finnish politics. Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 14 February 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
Purchasing power is down, inflation is up and the job market is tough. So this week we go in search of ways to help you stretch your budget. We go shopping with the Martha Association to try and cut the cost of groceries, and look at ways to save on electricity bills. Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 7 February 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
This week All Points North asks why foreign nationals may face discrimination when trying to find a job in Finland, and we also look at some measures that may help to improve their chances. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 31 January 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
This week All Points North goes ice swimming and nature walking as we ponder the best ways to stay active during the long Finnish winter. Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 24 January 2024 / All Points North / Yle News
What was it like to be a foreigner working at Nokia during its peak, when the company was producing millions of phones every month? In the 1990s, working at Nokia was like being at Apple or Google today. We hear firsthand accounts from those who were there. Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 17 January 2025 / All Points North / Yle News
This year in Finland

This year in Finland

2024-12-1931:51

Join us for a month-by-month look back at the events that shaped this year in Finland. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Sarkkinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 19 December 2024 / All Points North / Yle News
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