All Points North

Is it difficult to make friends in Finland? Studies have shown that newcomers often report feelings of isolation. We explore different paths to combating loneliness. This episode of All Points North was presented by Miyuki Jokiranta and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 25 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We assess how the government's latest round of austerity measures will impact everyday life. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 18 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask what it's like to speak Finnish in Finland as a foreigner. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. 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 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North examines Finland's gun culture in the aftermath of a shocking shooting incident at an elementary school in Vantaa. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 4 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North probes the allegations of worker exploitation and human trafficking that may mean Finland's berry crop withers on the bush this summer. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and 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 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North delves into a recent ARA report which revealed that homelessness is going up among Finland's immigrant population, but down for all other demographics. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 21 March 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North looks into Finland's latest wave of political strikes and asks if a resolution can be found. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 14 March 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask if Finland is ready to sign euthanasia into law as a citizens' initiative calling on the government to legalise the practice garners 50,000 signatures of support. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 7 March 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we examine Finland's debate over dual citizenship. Is the government going to change the current regime? Why do some regard certain groups of dual citizens as more acceptable than others? What does reciprocal dual citizenship mean? In this episode of All Points North presenters Egan Richardson and Miyuki Jokiranta seek to answer these questions and more. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 15 February 2024 / All Points North / Yle News Edit note: This episode includes a line where a guest says that legal changes mean dual Finnish-Russian citizens are prohibited from certain tasks in the Finnish defence forces. In fact, no nationalities are subject to a blanket ban, but for some tasks a security check looks at foreign links of individuals and decides on a case-by-case basis. In addition, a presenter stated that Russia requires people to renounce previous citizenships in order to acquire Russian citizenship. This is no longer the case, since changes to the legislation took effect last year.

We ask how Finland's new president will manage Russian relations, what his views are on China, and what are the implications for Åland's demilitarisation with a National Coalition Party FM, PM — and now president in office. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne, Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 12 February 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

As Alexander Stubb and Pekka Haavisto head for a second round run-off, the show asks what actually sets the two middle-of-the road candidates apart? This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Ronan Browne and Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909

The latest episode in our election series asks what role voters of foreign background can play in the Finnish presidential election. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 25 January 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

The latest episode in our election series asks what issues will be on voters' minds as they go to cast their ballot. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 18 January 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we're asking what the presidential election is all about and what first-time voters think about it. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 11 January 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

APN takes a month-by-month look back at the big news stories from a seismic year in Finland. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 28 December 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

The show unpacks some Finnish Christmas traditions and hears from Ukrainians in Finland changing the date of their celebration as an act of defiance. This episode of All Points North was presented by Zena Iovino and Matthew Schilke. 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 December 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we explore the fraught debate in Finland over Israel, Palestine and Gaza. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 14 December 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

What is Finnish Independence Day all about? This week we ask what goes on at the presidential reception, why people protest on 6 December, what we have to be grateful for and find out how 4th-graders in Vantaa get to celebrate. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 7 December 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN delves into the world of voluntary work, hearing about the experiences, benefits and legal pitfalls. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 30 November 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask why Finland is struggling to manage its eastern border, and what solutions might be on the way. As winter approaches, we also look at why ski tracks are strictly separate from walking paths in the great Finnish outdoors. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Ronan Browne. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 23 November 2023 / All Points North / Yle News