All Points North

What happened to the world's best schools?

Finland was once first in the world in reading. Today it's 17th. This time on All Points North, we ask what went wrong in Finnish schools. Zena Iovino produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound and video engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen, and the production assistant was Hannah Anderson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.

Finland's deepfake epidemic

This week on All Points North, we investigate the disturbing rise of explicit deepfake images targeting Finnish women. From public figures to ordinary citizens to young girls, no one seems to be immune. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 3 September 2026 / All Points North / Yle News

Inside Finland’s drone scare

A sudden drone alert in southern Finland triggered a major security response and renewed debate on civil preparedness. From sirens and shelters to expert analysis on the implications of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, we explore how Finland responds when the unexpected happens. Zena Iovino produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Pasi Ilkka. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 5 June 2026 / All Points North / Yle News

Embracing Finland's cultural norms, quirks and shocks

This week in the 'All Points North on Video' studio we discuss how to embrace, accept or cope with the idiosyncrasies of daily life in Finland. Ronan Browne produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound and video engineer was Matias Puumala, and the production assistant was Hannah Anderson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 21 May 2026 / All Points North / Yle News

Who gets to be Finnish?

As Finland becomes more international, ideas of what it means to be Finnish are changing too. We hear from young adults with mixed backgrounds, as well as from experts, about multicultural families, identity and belonging in modern Finland. Hannah Anderson presented this episode of All Points North. Ronan Browne was the producer and the sound engineer was Pasi Ilkka. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 8 May 2026 / All Points North / Yle News

Can social media help you learn Finnish?

Despite its fearsome reputation as an impossible-to-learn language, many immigrants to Finland enthusiastically take on the challenge of learning Finnish — and audiences are keen to follow their efforts on social media. Ronan Browne produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound and video engineers were Tuomas Vauhkonen and Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 23 April 2026 / All Points North / Yle News

Will you get a pension?

Retirement is starting to feel uncertain, especially for younger generations in Finland. We hit the streets and speak to experts to unpack the pressures, myths and realities behind the pension system. Zena Iovino produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Pasi Ilkka. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 10 April 2026 / All Points North / Yle News

Why is finding work in Finland so difficult for foreigners?

The challenges internationals face when trying to find a job in Finland is the topic of discussion in the All Points North on Video studio this week.

Taking the sting out of occupational burnout

About a quarter of Finnish workers suffer from occupational burnout symptoms, and immigrants are not immune to the problem. We hear burnout stories from our audience as well as from experts who help sufferers of the stress-related syndrome.

Student life in Finland — expectation vs reality

The shining reputation of the Finnish education system and the promise of a healthy work-life balance attracts many students from abroad, but do the realities meet the expectations?