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.

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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.

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6 June 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.

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23 May 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.

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16 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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21 March 2025 / All Points North / Yle News