Podcasts by All Points North

Busy schedules and wasted potential from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.378427

Why are politicians so busy this week? And why are employers reluctant to recognise foreign degrees? 4 February 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

APN Meets: Annika Saarikko of the Centre Party from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.363857

We ask Annika Saarikko, Culture Minister and leader of the Centre Party, why Finland has shut down concerts to fight Covid — but not pubs. 4 March 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

APN meets: Harry Harkimo of Movement Now from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.356202

Like several other countries, Finland also has a former reality show host turned politician. We asked Hjallis Harkimo about show business, social media promotion, ice hockey, and Russian elites, am...

Getting out the vote from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.353165

Why should people vote in local elections? It's a question many ask, so we sought answers from Josefina Sipinen of Tampere University. 8 April 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Intern exploitation, reforming Migri and getting jabbed from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.344905

With summer job season approaching, we delve into an online controversy surrounding a startup internship and look at a petition by foreigners to reform Finland’s Immigration Service, Migri. This...

Frustrated foreign students and breakfastgate from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.338349

Some foreign students have been waiting for over a year to start their studies at Finnish universities because of Finland’s rules requiring in-person residence permit interviews. We hear from stude...

Speaking English in Finland, compulsory religion and a fallen hero from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.294244

We look at calls to make English the capital’s official language, ask why registered Lutherans have to study religion in school and explore the complexity of human nature. This week's show was pre...

Does Finland have a foreigner salary gap? from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.291112

APN looks at whether foreigners get paid less in Finland, asks if it's okay to play football in Qatar, and considers what Finland's budget talks really mean. This week's show was presented by Egan...

Climate considerations, Pandora papers and crime confusion from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.283343

All Points North explores Finland’s role in the Pandora papers leak, probes why foreigners are overrepresented in sex crimes and asks if Finalnd can afford to go carbon neutral. This week's show w...

A dangerous healthcare runaround and Finland’s “unique” hiring process from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.277517

This week we ask why a person seeking emergency HIV prevention medication was turned away from a major public hospital, hear from a group helping foreign women crack the Finnish job market and find...

Behind the curtain: Inside Finland's Covid wards from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.255374

This week we pull back the curtain on Finland’s Covid wards, find out what happens when restaurants don't recognise your vaccine certificate, and hear from a charity wanting to deliver 100,000 gift...

Covid clubbing, Finland’s far-right terrorists, and job openings beyond Helsinki from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.249983

In this week's show we look at far-right terror plots, politicians breaking their own rules on Covid, how to compel staff to get vaccinated and job-hunting outside Helsinki while foreign. This wee...

Can Finland reach new Olympic heights? from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.203563

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 Rona...

What Russia’s attack on Ukraine means for Finland from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.197765

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...

Earning a living wage in Finland from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.188526

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...

Why is there so much racism online? from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.182440

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 ...

Rising inflation and Finland's torille tradition from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.174390

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 sho...

Is summer the most stressful season? from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.168727

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?

Finland braces for turbulent autumn from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.155574

With inflation rates and energy prices rising to record levels, severe staff shortages in the healthcare sector, and Finland's Nato accession reaching a critical juncture, All Points North looks ah...

Is English enough in Finland? from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.151418

Some Ukrainians’ living conditions in Finland serve up food for thought, and can Finland realistically attract more foreign labour without making English an official language? This week's show was...

Food inflation’s winners and losers from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.141338

Food prices in Finland are rising, but as consumers feel the pinch, the show asks who’s benefiting from the crisis. Social media is blamed for many ills, and now scientists say these platforms hold...

China concerns, carbon conundrums and driving in the dark from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.099932

Is Finland’s perception of China changing? We also ask if carbon offsetting your flights works and shine a light on driving during Finland’s dark months. This week's show was presented by Zena Iov...

Why are migrant women under-employed and the resurfacing of an old pandemic from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.091285

All Points North finds out what Finand’s gendered labour market means for foreign women, asks why environmentalists are suing the government and hears what it's like living with Aids in Finland. T...

Independence Day protests and long Covid patients’ uphill battle from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.086354

With Independence Day demonstrations becoming as much of a custom in Finland as the presidential gala, we ask if far-right sentiments will carry over into the general election next spring. All Poin...

Finland’s Finnish problem from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.064938

How do Finnish kids end up in Finnish classes for foreigners? The show also explores efforts to allow people to officially have more than one mother tongue. We also head to the cinema to find out w...

An intercultural stem cell hunt from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.060939

We meet a cancer patient who needs a stem cell transplant, but has an unusual heritage — and find out how easy it is to sign up as a donor. We also look at the latest round of strikes and pay talks...

Anneli Auer and the Ulvila homicide from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.054094

Why is one of Finland’s grisliest murder cases making new headlines? How can Yle’s new election compass help you find your candidate in April’s parliamentary election? The show also covers all the ...

When Finnish education export dreams turn sour from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.048425

Why are Kenyan students threatened with deportation from Finland? What's the best way to handle a mortgage interest rate adjustment? And what exactly is going on in the Jari Aarnio case? We answer...

Exit Marin, enter Orpo: Election analysis from 2023-12-12T21:12:22.033443

The National Coalition Party came out on top in Finland's election, but what does that mean for Finland? We weigh up the winners and losers from Sunday's parliamentary election, as the country take...

Kenyan students’ education nightmare continues from 2023-12-12T21:12:21.995855

Why is a member of the Kenyan community sponsoring a petition claiming that students in Finland are victims of human trafficking? The show also explores Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise visit to Helsi...

Immigration deals and incentive traps from 2023-12-12T21:12:21.990778

BLURB: In this week's show we ask who won and who lost in the incoming government's deal on immigration and question if incentive traps are real. This episode of All Points North was presented by ...

Should Finland ban conversion therapy? from 2023-12-12T21:12:21.987603

This week's show hears about a citizens’ initiative calling for a ban on conversion therapy, considers the strategic significance of the Åland Islands, and learns why seagulls may be targeting your...

Sorry not sorry? Finland wrestles with racism from 2023-12-12T21:12:21.975387

In this week's show we ask if the government is doing enough to combat racism, find out what's happening in Finnish football this autumn, and get some tips on good Finland-themed books to read on W...

Finland's herring pickle from 2023-12-12T21:12:21.964753

Can people in Finland keep eating herring in the future? The show casts a wide net to learn how a small oily fish became the centre of a big debate involving a traditional dish. The show also trav...

How to get a job in Turku from 2023-12-12T21:12:21.957773

The show meets with Turku's foreign community and gets the official and unofficial take on life in the city. We dive into the region's job market and hear how newcomers there are navigating working...

Who can challenge Finland's grocery duopoly? from 2023-12-12T21:12:21.954856

As ethnic and specialty stores continue to grab a small but growing share of the Finnish grocery market, APN asks if Finland's eating and shopping habits are changing. This episode of All Points N...

Independence Day unwrapped from 2023-12-12T21:12:21.942678

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-grade...

Can volunteering help immigrants better integrate into Finnish society? from 2023-11-30T17:00

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 Konto...

Can Finland close the Russian border? from 2023-11-23T14:00

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 ...

How safe is Finland? from 2023-11-16T14:00

A police index has revealed that incidents of violent crime committed in public places are increasing in some Finnish cities, so APN asks if Finland really is becoming less safe. This episode of A...

Will the capital's new tramline help get commuting back on track? from 2023-10-26T14:00

All Points North catches a ride on Finland's newest tramline, learns how the pandemic is still impacting commuting and asks if the capital region could see free public transport. The show also hear...

Scammed students from 2023-10-19T14:00

APN finds out what happened to some of the Kenyan students who said their study in Finland programme wasn't all it was cracked up to be. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Ric...

The science, myths and social media power of Finland's aurora borealis from 2023-10-12T15:48

The north of Finland offers one of the best chances in the world to see the stunning natural light phenomenon. This week APN hears how aurora enthusiasts can avoid disappointment when chasing those...

Are worker rights threatened in Finland? from 2023-09-28T14:00

This week APN follows a variety of protests as unions, students and foreign workers voice their opposition to the government's austerity plans. We also guide a visiting German colleague through a F...

Is Finland ready for foreign nurses? from 2023-09-21T17:00

In this week's show we look at discrimination in the healthcare sector, after a survey showed problems faced by foreign nurses. We also offer some Finnish delicacies to our German guest presenter, ...

Is Finland doing enough to help endangered species? from 2023-09-14T14:00

This week APN looks into Finland's efforts to save hundreds of critically endangered species from extinction, finds new friends, and joins the huddle at the Finnish gridiron grand final. This epis...

Is it a buyer's or renter's market in Finland? from 2023-08-31T14:00

Does it make sense to buy or rent a home in Finland, and what's happening to the Finnish property market? We ask the experts and also hear from a tenant squeezed by an unprecedented rent hike in a ...

Should jobseekers get lower benefits if they don't know Finnish? from 2023-08-24T14:00

In this week's show we ask why the government wants to tie benefit levels to Finnish language skills and find out how you can save on your electricity bill right now. We also explore whether Finlan...

Are Finnish schools supporting every child? from 2023-08-17T14:00

All Points North looks at the controversy surrounding inclusion in schools, asks what happens when the media is vilified and hears about new ways to keep forests pristine. This episode of All Poi...

Is racism becoming normalised in Finland? from 2023-08-10T16:20

All Points North returns from its summer break with a review of the political turmoil that has beset the newly-formed government since it took office just before midsummer. This episode of All Poi...

How will the new right-wing coalition change Finland? from 2023-06-22T14:00

Should foreigners in Finland be worried about the new government's plans to restrict immigration? We hear from members of the foreign community who say they’re tiring of hostile rhetoric. We also e...

In Finland there is such a thing as a free lunch, but what's the catch? from 2023-06-15T14:00

It’s the start of the summer season. APN talks about the controversy surrounding free park lunches, finds out how to make use of free activities, and reconnects with a listener who’s raising awaren...

Escape to the country, Finland-style from 2023-05-25T15:45

This week's show looks into an innovative attempt to reverse Finland's rural flight, catches up on the latest developments from talks aimed at forming Finland's next government, and hears from camp...

Finding an English-language balance in education. from 2023-05-11T15:00

This week's show hears from a group of parents fighting to keep their children in an international school, learns about an innovative attempt to reach Russian gamers with news from the war in Ukrai...

Children and smartphones. How much is too much? from 2023-04-27T16:39

Is smartphone addiction becoming a problem in Finnish schools? Digital devices—laptops, tablets and smartphones—are ubiquitous in Finnish society, including in the classroom. We hear from the autho...

Finland’s educational cliff from 2023-04-20T16:25

Finland’s lack of English-language upper secondary schools is leaving some 15-year-olds in limbo. All Points North also hears about efforts to combat structural racism and looks into Olkiluoto 3—th...

APN’s Parliamentary election special from 2023-03-30T16:00

Welcome to our election special in the run up to April 2, when voters will shape Finland’s direction for the next four years. World politics professor Teivo Teivainen, populism expert Emilia Palone...

Finland’s formula for happiness from 2023-03-23T15:00

How does urban planning make Finland a happier place to live? We also hear the latest on the Nato countdown and explore mounting political tension as parliamentary elections approach. This episode...

Finland’s foreign talent flight from 2023-03-16T16:35

This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Denise Wall. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 16 March 2023 ...

Finland's FaceTime fathers from 2023-02-16T15:45

All Points North explores Migri’s deportation decisions, looks at efforts to boost election interest across different language communities, and joins a field hockey game to learn how kids are helpi...

Finland’s Nato dilemma from 2023-01-26T15:36

This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Denise Wall. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 26 January 2...

Finland's disinformation wars from 2023-01-19T14:57

Is the decision by Finland's public health authority THL to temporarily suspend its activity on Twitter a sign that trusted sources are losing the disinformation war? We also follow some feisty ear...

How to save on your taxes this year from 2023-01-12T14:59

Why are senior figures calling for a review of Finland’s private security industry? We also ask how culture wars might impact upcoming elections and find out how households can access immediate rel...

Finland's year in news from 2022-12-29T18:25

This year has been full of rapid and unexpected changes. Join APN for a look back at the stories that defined 2022—from Finland's move towards Nato membership to the cost-of-living crisis. This e...

What's your Finnish Christmas problem? from 2022-12-22T15:30

In this week's show we unpack electricity support measures, ask what's wrong with Finnish seasonal food, and consider a licensing system for Santa Claus. This week's show was presented by Egan Ri...

Is it time for Finland to reform Migri? from 2022-12-15T15:00

How the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) processes work and residence permits for foreign nationals is once again under the spotlight, with government ministers now joining calls for the agency ...

Can immigration really fix Finland? from 2022-11-24T15:43

Will labour immigration be the panacea Finnish politicians are hoping for? We also ask if boycotting the World Cup in Qatar makes sense and hear about one listener’s battle with their electricity p...

How can Finland persuade foreign students to stay after graduation? from 2022-11-17T16:07

Whose forests are they anyway? from 2022-11-10T15:46

Finland has set itself ambitious climate goals, so why is it cool on EU plans to protect forests? With food inflation reaching new heights, the show hears how one international family is coping wit...

All Points North: Have Finland’s foreign jobless rates really improved? from 2022-10-27T15:00

We hear about efforts to find jobs for foreigners in Finland and ask what’s driving "Rally English." This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Mikko Ky...

Why is Finland no longer top of the global classroom? from 2022-10-13T16:11

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. 13 October 2022 / All Po...

What's happening at Finland's border with Russia? from 2022-09-29T16:24

All Points North dives into Baltic blasts, scrutinises security on the Russian border and hears from foreigners learning Finnish from each other. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and...

Why is Finland still open to Russian gas and tourists? from 2022-09-22T15:00

On this week's show, we follow the trail of gas shipments from Russia and ask why Finland is still granting Russians tourist visas. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne....

Is Finland teaching Finnish to foreigners the right way? from 2022-09-15T15:42

This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 15 September 2022 / ...

Finnish political culture faces a Midsummer storm from 2022-06-23T15:05

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 wa...

Are foreigners in Finland pushed into entrepreneurship? from 2022-06-16T15:07

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 w...

What's Turkey's beef about Finland joining Nato? from 2022-05-19T15:11

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 wee...

Russia nudges Finland into Nato from 2022-05-12T15:31

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 t...

Who's Finnish enough for Finland? from 2022-04-28T15:00

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 ...

No, Russia isn't moving military materiel to the border from 2022-04-21T15:00

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...

Should Finland reintroduce Covid rules? from 2022-03-31T15:00

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 ...

How is Finland welcoming Ukrainians? from 2022-03-24T15:52

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...

Finland's Nato navel-gazing from 2022-03-17T16:06

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 b...

Finland faces a changed world from 2022-03-10T15:30

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 Ver...

E-sports, Sami rights, Olympics and citizenship from 2022-03-07T01:38:17.086637

This week's All Points North looks at the increasingly popular world of e-sports, asks if plans for a Sami reconciliation commission are on the right track, examines plans to change Finland's rules...

University strike, alcohol law reform, Finland's quirky etiquette from 2022-03-07T01:38:17.070742

This week APN looks at Helsinki University professors and other staff who walked off the job to protest failed wage negotiations, hockey fans talk about beer drinking in sports arena stands in ligh...

All Points North: Daycare pay cartel, battling loneliness, in search of public saunas from 2022-03-07T01:38:17.062235

This week APN looks at a contentious debate over hiring daycare teachers, the issue of loneliness in Finland, how to find a public sauna and more. Our special guest is media personality Ruben Still...

Matti Apunen, Pamela Spokes, the controversial 'activation model' and Veikkausliiga from 2022-03-07T01:38:17.050431

This week's All Points North looks at the controversial activation model that threatens to cut benefits for unemployed people. Guests are Canadian entrepreneur Pamela Spokes, and Matti Apunen who h...

Maryan Abdulkarim on feminism myths, the #metoo movement, and a divisive railway project in Lapland from 2022-03-07T01:38:17.042147

This week's All Points North looks at feminist myths, #metoo in Finland, Sami opposition to a railway project in Lapland, whether dual citizens should be allowed to serve in the military and the pr...

Carmen Baltzar on racism faced by Romani people, Veikkaus and betting from 2022-03-07T01:38:17.032277

This week's All Points North asks Romani filmmaker and writer Carmen Baltzar whether the tide might be turning against racism in Finland. We also look at the position of Veikkaus as a betting firm ...

Toivo Haimi explains everything you (n)ever wanted to know about Finnish politics from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.990920

This week's All Points North asks Yle Kioski's Toivo Haimi to explain Finnish politics, and ponders whether taxi deregulation will bring better or cheaper services. 9 June 2018 / All Points North ...

Tuomas Enbuske has opinions about empathy in Finland, politicians' silly season and how to be bored from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.962942

This week APN considers empathy and harassment in Finland, the objectification of men and politicians and their rhetoric. We'll also look at how the rich evade taxation, how to connect immigrants w...

Ville-Veikko Pulkka evaluates the state of workers' rights in Finland from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.779099

New legislation underway will make it easier for small firms to fire workers, and unions are pulling no punches to try and stop what they see as the erosion of workers' rights. Meanwhile food couri...

Henna Huttu and Sam Kingsley on Roma portrayals in Finnish media from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.746972

Daily Helsingin Sanomat discovered discrimination when the paper rounded up four high-profile Finns and sent out their resumes with Roma-sounding names. Head of the National Advisory Board on Roma ...

Top 5 reasons Finland loves lists with Peter Vesterbacka and Frank Martela from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.632603

Quality of life, education, stability, safety, freedom. These are just some of qualities that put Finland at the top of a host of global rankings. The country also spends millions promoting these l...

Breaking into the Finnish job market with Taina Susiluoto and Eve Kyntäjä from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.590199

Finland has been positioning itself as an ideal place to live, study and build a career. But for many people that dream runs into a brick wall when they try to find a job. The unemployment rate amo...

Stuck in a rut? The Swedish People's Party from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.573707

The Swedish People's Party tumbled out of government in 2015 when Juha Sipilä's centre-right coalition took office. Now with the governing parties under threat over unpopular austerity and employme...

The surprise government collapse and a look at the Left Alliance from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.560729

This week we're talking about the sudden resignation of government on Friday, after long-planned reforms to the country's social and health care system ran aground. We'll also examine the Left Alli...

The National Coalition Party -- power under pressure from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.544101

Just two weeks out from Finland's parliamentary elections the National Coalition finds itself under pressure from the Finns Party, which is threatening to win big at the polls. Can the centre-right...

Talk is cheap, especially in politics -- or is it? from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.482508

Finland has seen a parade of politicians eating their words over very public positions and views, often articulated on social media. Has political discourse become more discordant and increasingly ...

All Points North: The "Famous Five" begin their four-year government adventure from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.433314

The i's are all dotted and the t's crossed on the new cabinet and the government programme put together by Antti Rinne's five-party coalition. But what does it all mean in practice for ordinary peo...

Obstacles for international students in Finland - and other useful info from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.430371

This week's APN takes a look at the residence permit roadblock that some higher education students face in their bid to study in Finland. There are an estimated 20,000 international students in hi...

Back to school: Can Finland teach in English? from 2022-03-07T01:38:16.282279

Finland says foreign labour will help shore up the economy. But how does the country's education system serve multicultural, multilingual families? Anu Halvari from the Finnish National Agency for ...

Grading Antti Rinne's first 150 days in office from 2022-03-07T01:38:15.888427

As Antti Rinne's government grapples with employment and climate challenges, we look at how well they are meeting voter expectations. Will it fulfill pledges of more jobs, concrete climate action a...

Why did Finland's Prime Minister resign? from 2022-03-07T01:38:15.598167

What's going on in Finnish politics? Who will be the new Prime Minister after Antti Rinne resigned? What is the Centre Party doing? We answer these questions and more with Yle's Katri Makkonen. 4 D...

What happened next after Finland gained independence? from 2022-03-07T01:38:15.493857

Kjell Westö on the background to the Finnish independence. How deep are the scars of the Civil War? 5 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

What do locked doors have to do with your pay? A lot! from 2022-03-07T01:38:15.394551

Most people in Finland get a pay rise each year. But how is the bargain struck? All Points North explains (almost) all. 9 January 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

When you're on the wrong side of the child welfare system from 2022-03-07T01:38:15.370707

Child protection reports are an important part of social work in Finland, but what happens when people make groundless reports? APN looks at what happens when people weaponise the child welfare sys...

Finland's sick buildings from 2022-03-07T01:38:15.347187

Is mould exposure making people sick - or is it all in their heads? All Points North explores whether people or buildings need treatment. 5 March 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Adapting to online-only school in Finland from 2022-03-07T01:38:15.285743

As coronavirus changes how kids learn, access to technology highlights inequality in education. 2 April 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland's self-employed fight to survive coronavirus from 2022-03-07T01:38:15.280236

The coronavirus crisis has sent self-employed, freelancers and other solo entrepreneurs into a tailspin. All Points North looks at the rescue measures aimed at relieving their pain. 9 April, 2020 /...

Finland’s great coronavirus exit from 2022-03-07T01:38:15.194091

From 1 June, many people in Finland will see a return to some kind of normalcy as government lifts some of the restrictions in place to tamp down the coronavirus epidemic. But how normal will the n...

Going the distance from 2022-03-07T01:38:15.178079

What happens when social distancing fatigue sets in but the majority of the population is still susceptible to infection? 4 June 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland’s mask dance, Covid-era school and work and a premier’s wedding from 2022-03-07T01:38:15.066617

After much national debate and hand-wringing, Finland is on the brink of rolling out targeted recommendations to use face masks on public transportation and in certain public spaces. The move follo...

What's stopping foreigners buying flats in Finland? And will Finland spend more on kids to save money in the long run? from 2022-03-07T01:38:14.991346

Foreigners miss out on flats, some struggle with a Finnish-language tracing app and Finland wants more moms to work.

Finland calls for masks and early pub closures to fight Covid from 2022-03-07T01:38:14.755692

With case counts rising, we reported that Finland wants to close pubs early, looked at hockey crowds during the pandemic and asked if we really live in 'Finntopia'. 1 October 2020 / All Points Nort...

Is it ever okay for police to pepper spray protesters? from 2022-03-07T01:38:14.588502

This week we ask what it's like to be pepper sprayed while peacefully protesting, and whether it can ever be justified. The English version of a corona alert app also gets a look in, along with the...

US election tension, residency rights mixups, boys’ big snip from 2022-03-07T01:38:14.563646

A nail-biting Finnish in the US presidential election, blunders at local registry offices deprive some international students of voting rights and debate intensifies over male circumcision.

Matti Apunen, Pamela Spokes, the controversial 'activation model' and Veikkausliiga from 2022-02-22T15:14:18.352609

This week's All Points North looks at the controversial activation model that threatens to cut benefits for unemployed people. Guests are Canadian entrepreneur Pamela Spokes, and Matti Apunen who h...

Is food in Finland becoming more expensive? from 2022-02-17T16:00

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 ...

The fallout from Convoy Finland from 2022-02-10T15:11

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 ...

Divorce drama, Posti problems and political multitaskers from 2022-01-27T15:00

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 Richar...

APN listeners figuring out Finnish politics from 2022-01-20T14:45

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 electi...

Do Finland’s voters care about healthcare? from 2022-01-13T15:30

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 sho...

Climate reactions, municipal elections and viral repetitions from 2021-12-26T10:30

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 m...

Is Finland cancelling Christmas? from 2021-12-16T15:00

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 present...

The taxman never forgets, foreign name problems and Buy Nothing Day from 2021-11-25T15:28

This week we look at take-home pay for gig workers, explore foreign name discrimination and why buying nothing is an option on Black Friday. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Z...

Unpaid wages, football disappointment and winter cycling tips from 2021-11-18T15:15

This week we're looking at difficulties for Finnish embassy workers left behind in Kabul, the Finnish national team's exit from the World Cup and finding out what we need to do to cycle throughout ...

A Wolt from the blue from 2021-11-11T15:10

This week we unbox the delivery company involved in one of the biggest deals in Finnish business history and we hear how obtaining a Covid pass is easier for some than others. This week's show was...

Job discrimination, Nato and Marin v “boomers” from 2021-10-28T14:00

APN asks why the University of Helsinki favoured job candidates with Finnish names, looks at Finland’s delicate east-west balance, unpacks a scandal involving a cherished Finnish 1950s board game a...

Funding Finnish retirement and sustainably electrifying Finland from 2021-10-14T15:37

As the country greys, Finland faces balancing growing pensions with other social protections. APN talks to economists tackling the problem from different directions. We also explore findings that o...

All Points North: Espionage, facial recognition and online predators from 2021-09-30T16:18

All Points North asks who’s spying on Finland, explores a controversial facial recognition app and plunges into the dark web. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne. The pr...

Foreigners’ Finnish banking problems from 2021-09-23T15:33

This week APN asks why banking can be difficult in Finland for international customers. The show also looks at why Yle News reduced commenting on Facebook and probes the quality of Finnish-language...

Speedy visas, freebie hobbies and leftover lessons from 2021-09-16T15:47

What is Finland’s new fast track visa programme? APN also investigates how to access free hobbies for kids and explores weird sports as well as Finnish food waste. This week's show was presented ...

Relocation aggravation and operation evacuation from 2021-08-26T14:00

In this week's show we discuss the Finnish evacuation operation in Afghanistan as well as the many challenges people face when relocating to Finland. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne...

Afghan implications for Finland, climate report and voting on healthcare from 2021-08-19T18:00

In this week's show we explore the fallout in Finland from the west's sudden departure from Afghanistan, with thousands of Afghans now vulnerable to reprisals after helping western — and Finnish — ...

All Points North:Winners and losers, mosquito biocide and freeing the nipple from 2021-06-17T14:40

We ask who won (and lost) the local elections, how best to live a mosquito-free life, and whether it's now time to "free the nipple." This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iov...

Election preview, verbal violence and football history from 2021-06-10T16:00

Finland goes to the polls on Sunday to vote in local elections after a campaign that has demonstrated growing political polarisation in the country. We preview the election while examining the effe...

Election preview, verbal violence and football history from 2021-06-10T16:00

Finland goes to the polls on Sunday to vote in local elections after a campaign that has demonstrated growing political polarisation in the country. We preview the election while examining the effe...

APN meets: Sanna Marin of the Social Democrats from 2021-05-27T15:11

We ask Prime Minister Sanna Marin about intersectional feminism, climate change, taxes and her favourite football club. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The prod...

Crowds, compasses and living room election debates from 2021-05-20T15:45

This week we peel back the layers of Yle’s election compass—take the quiz to find out where your political compass points. We also ask why football stadiums are empty but bars are full, and how you...

Budget breakthrough, Brexit blunders from 2021-04-29T15:00

APN explores why some UK nationals are having trouble accessing services and benefits in Finland and asks why the budget caused such a fuss. 29 April 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Working life, vaccines and Brexit from 2021-04-22T17:00

APN looks at what Brits need to do to stay in Finland after Brexit, asks how the pandemic affected migrant workers in Finland, and probes when Finland will vaccinate working age people.

Migri queues, voting issues and housing loans from 2021-04-15T16:00

This week the podcast asks why people are waiting for hours outside immigration offices, explores a new tool students created to encourage people to vote, and reports on a bit of good news for home...

APN meets: Petteri Orpo of the National Coalition Party from 2021-03-25T16:00

Petteri Orpo talks about how to fight discrimination and help foreign students as well as the EU bailout fund. 25 March 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

APN Meets: Sari Essayah of the Christian Democrats from 2021-03-18T18:18

We ask the leader of the Christian Democrats how the party’s values interact with local politics. 18 March 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

APN Meets: Li Andersson of the Left Alliance from 2021-03-11T16:30

As Covid variants spread, we ask Li Andersson, Education Minister and leader of the Left Alliance, if Finland has done enough to protect schools.

APN Meets: Anna-Maja Henriksson of the Swedish People's Party from 2021-02-25T15:51

We ask the leader of the Swedish People’s Party what it offers non-Swedish speakers and how Finland can combat depopulation. 25 February 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North Meets: Maria Ohisalo of the Green League from 2021-02-18T16:49

APN asked Ohisalo how to improve employment among immigrant women, whether the government's climate goals are realistic, and what she's achieved as Interior Minister. 18 February 2021 / All Point...

APN Meets: Jussi Halla-aho of the Finns Party from 2021-02-11T17:19

We talk to the leader of the Finns Party in the first of our party leader interviews ahead of local elections in April. 11 February 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Kids' hobby ban scrutinised and virtually leaving Finland from 2021-01-21T15:31

Debate flares on Covid restrictions on kids’ hobbies and job hunts become global as the pandemic expands the potential of remote work. 21 January 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Cold weather and Covid vaccines from 2021-01-14T15:30

On this week's show Egan and Ndéla look at Finland's vaccine rollout, the cold snap, local democracy and remote working tax deductions. Join the conversation on WhatsApp: +358 44 421 0909 / 14 Janu...

2020 according to All Points North from 2020-12-17T16:46

We take a look at what truly made 2020 a very unusual year. From mouldy homes to nationwide pay deals...and of course the pandemic. Join us for a look back at the most memorable stories of the year...

Housing, elections and a tale of two Finlands from 2020-11-26T16:13

The capital’s real estate sector continues to thrive during the pandemic, widening the socio-economic gap in some areas including in terms of political representation. 28 January 2021 / All Points ...

Housing, elections and a tale of two Finlands from 2020-11-26T16:13

The capital’s real estate sector continues to thrive during the pandemic, widening the socio-economic gap in some areas including in terms of political representation. 28 January 2021 / All Points ...

Jobs in a Covid economy and Finland’s football flop from 2020-11-19T16:00

All Points North considers the bright spots in an otherwise dire job market outlook, answers common employment-related questions and digests Finland’s UEFA Nations League loss to Wales.

Child welfare, youth crime and Covid vaccines from 2020-11-12T15:37

When will we all get vaccinated against Covid-19? Is Finnish foster care a one-way deal? And is Helsinki really beset with young criminals? All questions tackled in this week's show. 12 November 20...

Data breach, safe sports and who needs daylight saving time? from 2020-10-29T15:27

A large scale data breach and extortion campaign has overshadowed the Covid-19 epidemic -- for now. Plus, safe corona-era sports and the annual daylight saving debate. 29 October 2020 / All Points ...

Divided Helsinki, long Covid and dodgy banknotes from 2020-10-22T15:40

Power follows money, at least that seems to be the case in local politics in Helsinki. 'Long Covid' sufferers turn to community for support and a businessman finds himself in court over loads of di...

Sote explained, electricity price gouging and more mask wrangling from 2020-10-15T16:00

On this week's show we look at how Finland hopes to reform its health and social care system, dissect the political wrangling this week and ask what kind of pictures a prime minister can really tak...

Heritage language classes, face mask police, and Finnish homoerotica in Japan from 2020-09-24T15:47

Parents in Jyväskylä resist plans to drop heritage language teaching, Kela explains who can get unemployment benefits and Japan gets an eyeful of gay erotica from Finland. 24 September 2020 / All ...

What in the world is a 'budget barn'? from 2020-09-17T16:40

Finland's 'budget barns' are where politicians sort the wheat from the spending chaff, but what did they decide in the latest edition? 17 September 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland talks immigration (again), how many homes is enough, and is First Dog Lennu OK? from 2020-09-10T15:00

A new report says it's time for Finland to create a population policy -- and that means also coming up with an immigration strategy. Plus, we also ask if it's realistic for people to live in multip...

Is Finland the world's next Covid haven? from 2020-08-27T17:15

Could Finland become a safe haven for global telecommuters fleeing Covid? And is it okay for politicians to recommend products on social media? 27 August 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Climate hunger strikers, skin lightening and a stadium reopening from 2020-08-20T17:45

Can hunger strikers change government policy on climate change? Why do people use skin lightening creams? And what's the new Olympic stadium like inside? 20 August 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

School language options, sports injuries and tree hugging from 2020-08-13T15:44

Finland’s youngsters returned to school this week amid new mask guidelines and stricter application of quarantine rules for arrivals from risk countries. APN looks at primary school language learni...

Mask tug of war, foreign students in a fix and the great outdoors from 2020-07-30T16:00

How will Finland adjust as it removes the last of the coronavirus restrictions? Who will lead the Centre Party? Will students make it to Finland in the autumn? And where should people go to experie...

Marin punches back, foreigners in local elections, jobless benefits from 2020-07-23T14:00

Prime Minister Sanna Marin comes out swinging to defend the EU’s 750-billion-euro recovery fund, APN looks at foreigners in local government elections, labour market leaders square off over expandi...

Finland moves towards a post-Covid era from 2020-06-18T17:10

Finland is finally free of the state of emergency introduced to rein in the coronavirus epidemic. But for some people life will never be the same again. 18 June 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Foreign students, entrepreneurs struggle in coronavirus Finland from 2020-06-11T17:20

Finland’s first coronavirus epidemic wave is subsiding -- but the story’s not over yet! 11 June 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Corona crisis fallout: EU edition from 2020-05-28T15:30

Finland has been cool on EU spending to help fight the crisis — but is that attitude about to turn? 28 May 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Normalising the abnormal from 2020-05-14T17:20

Finland’s first steps in a post-pandemic world, an open source vaccine and baking your way through anxiety. 14 May 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

School's (not yet) out for summer from 2020-04-30T16:10

Children in Finland are going back to school after the coronavirus shutdown, THL weighs in on face masks, and what on earth is a 'virtual Vappu'? 30 April 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North: Finland cancels summer from 2020-04-23T16:05

Can we travel this summer? All Points North explores pandemic staycations and other burning questions. 23 April 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Masks, Marin and the mass cottage exodus from 2020-04-16T16:43

Should we all wear face masks? Why can't we buy masks? And is it okay to visit your summer cottage? All Points North tackles these and other coronavirus issues. 16 April 2020 / All Points North / ...

Coronavirus and the isolation of Uusimaa from 2020-03-26T15:55

As Finland prepares to restrict movement to and from its biggest region, All Points North looks at what ordinary people can and should do to help fight coronavirus.

Life in the time of coronavirus: The new normal? from 2020-03-19T15:15

The government has announced a partial state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak in Finland. Schools are closed and those who can are working from home. Almost overnight, the way we live has...

Gig workers face tough choices over coronavirus from 2020-03-12T16:38

Gig workers face tough choices over coronavirus As the number of novel coronavirus cases in Finland spirals, many employers are urging employees to stay at home if they feel sick or suspect they've...

The Lutheran Church's gay marriage dilemma from 2020-02-27T16:40

Three years after gay marriage laws took effect in Finland, the countryand's Lutheran Evangelical Church is still to reconcile the law of the land with religious doctrine. All Points North talks ab...

What's it like being an Erasmus exchange student in Finland? from 2020-02-20T16:30

Erasmus-plus is an EU programme supporting education, training, youth and sport across Europe. Its €14.7 billion budget helps around four million students gain invaluable experiences around the wor...

What's in a name? Women's football looks to become just 'football' from 2020-02-13T16:00

Finland's women footballers want the same recognition and opportunities as their counterparts elsewhere in Europe, and this week All Points North asked HJK forward Linda Ruutu and FA development ch...

Brexit finally means Brexit, but what does it mean for you? from 2020-01-30T15:23

On the eve of Brexit day, All Points North asks what it all means for Brits in Finland and Finns in Britain. 30 January 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Dry January: Can it curb Finland's alcohol habit? from 2020-01-23T16:50

Finland has observed Dry January or "tipaton tammikuu" for more than 70 years, all while maintaing a state monopoly on alcohol sales. This week All Points North peels back the label on the month of...

Does Finland still have the "best schools" in the world? from 2020-01-16T18:25

Finland's Pisa results have been declining for the past decade. What happened to Finland's much-celebrated education miracle? APN tries to find answers.

2019: Elections, eagle owls, and is Finland really still the world's happiest country? from 2019-12-26T06:00

What went right, what went wrong, and what made us laugh in 2019. 26 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Christmas Special: How Santa became Finnish from 2019-12-19T15:07

All Points North goes to Lapland to find out how one radio broadcast in 1927 sparked Finland's booming Christmas tourism industry. 19 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Is investing really only for the rich? from 2019-12-12T16:15

How can you invest if you don't have spare cash each month? We figure out how to carve out a nest egg with private investor Merja Mähkä, who says that investing is an important part of financial pl...

APN New Prime Minister special from 2019-12-11T15:20

What's ahead for Finland under new premier Sanna Marin? All Points North looks at the state of play.

Costly city homes, crumbling country houses: Navigating Finland's housing market from 2019-11-28T14:30

The forces of regionalisation and urbanisation are reshaping Finland's real estate market. Do young people still stand a chance of becoming homeowners? 27 November 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Can startups tackle Finland's workplace diversity problem? from 2019-11-21T16:00

Finland's premier startup event kicks Slush amid a conversation about the lack of diversity in the tech and startup sectors. Can startups lead the way in creating more inclusive workplaces in Finla...

How high can the Huuhkajat fly? from 2019-11-14T16:42

: This week's All Points North looks at why Finland's male footballers are now, after 80 years of trying, about to qualify for a major football tournament. Is it down to Pukki mania? Is Glen Kamara...

Does Finland need a flight tax? from 2019-10-31T16:20

Flying has become much more common in recent years, but should we be doing it less to try and protect the climate? All Points North looks at proposals for a flight tax. 31 October 2019 / All Poin...

Who do you call when you suspect biased hiring practices? from 2019-10-24T16:00

People who suspect hiring bias because of their gender can turn to the Equality Ombudsman for help. But many don't know what to do when they believe they've been discriminated against in the recrui...

Foreign dads seek community during parental leave from 2019-10-17T16:00

Finland plans to reform parental leave to encourage more dads to participate in child-rearing. The policy is seen as a move toward greater gender-equality in family roles and also as a much-needed ...

Is Finland welcoming enough to foreign workers? from 2019-10-10T17:17

Finnish policy on residence permits for highly-skilled migrants is under the spotlight this week, so we asked Melanie Dower from Supercell and Rasmus Roiha from Software E-Business Finland what nee...

Climate Change policy: Is Finland doing enough? from 2019-09-26T17:00

Finland aims to be carbon neutral by the year 2035, but what changes does that demand? And what adjustments can you make to your everyday life to help? We ask Riina Pursiainen, vice-chair of the Fi...

All Points North: Gambling with addiction -- does Finland have a problem? from 2019-09-19T16:05

What's it like to live with a gambling addict? We ask Pinja Hiltunen how her mother's addiction affected her childhood. She wants slot machines removed from kiosks and grocery stores. Hannu Rinkine...

Brexit: The unknown unknowns from 2019-09-12T16:53

This week APN looks at the latest in the Brexit saga as the UK prepares - maybe - to leave the EU on 31 October. What impact will the messy divorce have on British people living in Finland and Finn...

Entrepreneurship in Finland - what you should know before taking the plunge from 2019-05-31T15:30

Many immigrants in Finland turn to entrepreneurship when they can't get a job. But while starting a business may seem quite straightforward, staying afloat can be challenging. Entrepreneurs Pamela ...

Europarliament election - what's at stake for voters in Finland? from 2019-05-24T16:30

Voters in Finland seem to be taking European Parliament elections seriously, as the latest figures show a bigger advance turnout than in 2014. All Points North looks at what's firing voters up, whe...

All Points North: Women in Finland's military - voluntary, obligatory or not at all? from 2019-05-17T15:55

Should women in Finland be required to serve up to one year of military or civil service in the name of equality? Our guests are sociologist and former army chaplain Suvi Kouri, Minna Vähäsalo fro...

How equitable is Finland's higher education system, anyway? from 2019-05-10T16:50

Does status buy access into higher education in Finland? Our guests education sociologist Sonja Kosunen and Adina Nivukoski from the Union of Upper Secondary School Students explore the potential o...

Philippine nurses in Finland - swallowing a bitter pill from 2019-04-26T17:05

Some Filipino nurses in Finland don't always get the work they signed up for. Our guests, Anndra Dumo, a Filipino nurse in Finland, Päivi Kantanen from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employme...

Finland veers left -- and right: Finding consensus after a divisive election from 2019-04-17T18:00

Sunday's general election exposed a deeply fragmented political landscape, with the result largely split between the populist right and the climate-friendly left. Voters united to repudiate the aus...

The Social Democratic Party -- election victory in sight? from 2019-04-12T15:20

With just two days to go before Finland's parliamentary election a spanking-new Yle poll shows the Social Democratic Party with a narrowing lead over the rest of the political field, with the immig...

Yle News Debate 2019 - All Points North special edition from 2019-04-10T15:07

On 14 April Finland will elect a new parliament and ahead of that poll Yle News hosted an election debate featuring representatives from all of the major parties to grill them - in English - about ...

The Centre Party and the burden of office from 2019-03-29T14:58

A fresh Yle poll shows Prime Minister Juha Sipilä's Centre Party hobbling toward next month's general election with 14.4 percent voter support. Has the burden of incumbency affected the party's pro...

On the brink of a breakthrough? The Greens from 2019-03-22T15:00

After quitting the ranks of government citing environmental principles, the Greens are living their best political life. The party has had its ups and downs, but has posted mostly steady gains in v...

Election dark horse? The Finns Party from 2019-03-15T14:40

The Finns Party has become as well known for controversy as it has for its hardline stance on immigration and its euro-scepticism. Recent polls show the party gaining momentum in the run-up to the ...

Breakaway Blue Reform - Life after the Finns Party with Sini Korpinen from 2019-02-22T16:04

Nearly two years ago, the Blue Reform split from the Finns Party when a new immigration hardliner took over. Now that the dust has settled, the Blues and the Finns Party each have the same number o...

The Christian Democrats' crusade to safeguard family values with Sini Korpinen and Sam Kingsley from 2019-02-15T16:50

Finland's Christian Democratic Party is hoping to win voters over with a general election platform that focuses on safeguarding families and traditional values. Can proposals to throw more money at...

Much ado about Brexit with Ilkka Salmi and Tim Bird from 2019-01-25T15:01

The clock is ticking for UK citizens across Europe as the date approaches for their country's divorce from the European Union. Some already have a sense of what to expect in their adopted homes aft...

Child sex abuse allegations in Finnish media from 2019-01-18T15:28

This week APN examines how the media has handled recent reports of alleged sex abuse crimes in which all of the suspects are immigrants. News organisations have covered the story extensively - inc...

Poverty in Finland with Eeva-Maria Grekula, Liisa Heinämäki and Jiri Sironen from 2019-01-11T15:30

Election fever is building in Finland and a recent poll indictaes that the persistent problem of poverty and inequality is one of the issues voters want politicians to tackle. This week All Points ...

Jobs, workers' rights, discrimination - and Trump: APN 2018 from 2018-12-21T17:50

2018 was a big year for Finland as the Trump-Putin summit focused the eyes of the world on Helsinki. All Points North revisits the landmark meeting and other major news stories that shaped conversa...

Finland's measles scare with virologist Mia Kontio from 2018-12-14T14:55

A pre-schooler diagnosed with measles in late November prompted health officials in western Finland cast their net wide to track down everyone the child may have come into contact with -- and since...

Money or kids with Osmo Kontula and Safa Ali from 2018-11-30T15:00

Finland's birth rate has dropped to levels last seen during the 1868 famine. Some say the situation threatens the future of the country. Our guests will help us find out why so many people are dela...

Marjukka Turunen and Risto E.J. Penttilä assess Finland's basic income trial from 2018-11-23T17:30

Finland's two-year basic income trial, a programme that randomly selected 2,000 unemployed jobseekers and paid them 560 euros tax-free every month, wraps up at the end of the year. The aim was to s...

Tiina Ristikari and Elina Marjamäki on young people's mental health from 2018-11-16T15:30

A long-term study from the National Institute of Health and Welfare found that one-fifth of people born in 1997 have received a psychiatric diagnosis and more likely to have sought mental health ca...

Outi Haanperä and Hanna Aho talk Finland's climate strategies and their implications for ordinary people from 2018-10-12T15:45

Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipilä called for a multi-party huddle soon after the UN's climate watchdog issued a wake-up call for action to combat climate change. How should Finland meet its climat...

Allyana Thomas makes the case for fast-tracking integration in Swedish from 2018-09-28T14:45

All Points North considers whether Swedish might be an easier nut to crack when it comes to learning a new language in Finland. We also discuss the likelihood of finding work with Swedish rather th...

Steve El-Sharawy takes us on a guided tour of the underbelly of social media from 2018-09-21T15:00

This week APN examines the impact social media has on people and the media. We'll talk about relationships between big media and regular folks, and how social media is changing everthing from consu...

Kaisu Keisala-Kaseja and Edem Agbekey-Taylor talk migrants and entrepreneurship in Finland from 2018-09-14T15:00

This week APN takes a deep dive into migrants and entrepreneurship in Finland. We'll discuss what it takes to get started in business and strategies for staying in the game. Our special guests are ...

Michaela Moua on PoC haircare in Finland, the veneer of Finnish honesty, and coping with isolation from 2018-08-31T14:20

The All Points North podcast throws out a lifeline for people of colour in need of support for their special hair needs. We'll also look at plagiarism claims against a Finns Party politician and po...

James MacDonlad talks about life as a transgender person, limits of civil disobedience, a tarnished hero and bad dogs from 2018-08-24T14:50

The All Points North podcast team delves into edgy comedy routines, a Greens party worker under fire for attempting to stop a deportation flight, a survivor of the Turku stabbing attacks admitting ...

Teivo Teivainen talks presidential powers, foreign minister's abortion views, jobs and living in Helsinki from 2018-08-17T16:15

Our special guest is Teivo Teivainen, Helsinki University Professor of World Politics. Our podcast this week considers presidential powers, what a foreign minister should or shouldn't say, how to g...

Trump-Putin summit special from 2018-07-17T12:00

As Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Helsinki, Yle News breaks down the issues and fallout from the summit with special guest Charly Salonius-Pasternak.

Lauren Stevens talks about marriage equality, LGBT rights and Helsinki Pride from 2018-06-15T14:20

This week's All Points North welcomes Lauren Stevens to discuss gay marriage, LGBT rights and the importance of Pride events. 15 June 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

Susanna Lindroos-Hovinheimo unpacks new data privacy rules and its impact on individuals and small organisations from 2018-05-25T15:30

On this week's All Points North Helsinki University law lecturer Susanna Lindroos-Hovinheimo picks apart new EU data privacy rules. Plus, we look at what the regulation means for consumers and for ...

Anu Koivunen, the #metoo campaign and trail running in the forests from 2018-05-18T14:45

This week's All Points North asks Anu Koivunen why the #metoo campaign has been slower to take off in Finland than elsewhere and looks at an especially Finnish pastime. 18 May 2018 / All Points Nor...

Mikko Kiesiläinen talks higher education, liberalism, Finland's EU membership and plagiarism from 2018-05-11T14:45

This week's All Points North looks at liberalism in Finland with Mikko Kiesiläinen of the Libera think tank. We also ask what's changed since Finland joined the EU, whether admission exams are a re...

Mikko Kiesiläinen talks higher education, liberalism, Finland's EU membership and plagiarism from 2018-05-11T14:45

This week's All Points North looks at liberalism in Finland with Mikko Kiesiläinen of the Libera think tank. We also ask what's changed since Finland joined the EU, whether admission exams are a re...

All Points North: Dr. Faith Mkwesha and Eva Anttila discuss the ethics of using children in aid agency messaging from 2018-04-27T16:25

This week's All Points North looks at an aid organisation's controversial but award-winning ad campaign featuring a pregnant 12 year-old girl. Joining us to discuss the issue are researcher Dr. Fai...

Licia Prehn on disabilities, Ville Seuri on political tremors and Finland's favourite foods from 2018-04-20T15:20

This week's All Points North examines the challenges of navigating a cityscape as a visually impaired person. Our special guest is Licia Prehn, who's legally blind, and she gives us a better perspe...

Ali Jahangiri, World Happiness Report, paranormal forces, and a lot of coffee from 2018-03-16T15:10

This week APN asks whether Finland is really the happiest country in the world, explores the relationship between academic research and the paranormal, and looks at Finns' passion for coffee. Our s...

All Points North from 2018-02-16T16:15

In Episode 2 of All Points North we talk about the unfolding mystery involving a Finnish weapons representative who died in Uganda, United Nations criticism of Finland's deportation policy, Finland...