All Points North Podcast
1) Could Finland have a Blue Zone?
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 Poin...Show More
2) Finland's last remaining war veterans
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 pro...Show More
3) Why is Sanna Marin so divisive?
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 B...Show More
4) Everyday life in Suomenlinna
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. L...Show More
5) Is it time to rent or buy?
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 Nort...Show More
6) What do Finland's new citizenship rules mean for you?
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 ...Show More
7) Are there Russian 'illegals' in Finland?
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...Show More
8) To Finland for love
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 ...Show More
9) What is the most storied Helsinki neighbourhood?
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 pr...Show More
10) Finding home on stage
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 tr...Show More