“It would be more accurate to say that Finland is the country that has the least unhappy people in the world,” said Frank Martela, a Finnish philosopher and psychology researcher, in an ...

In 2023, a Finnish multimillionaire received a fine of €121,000, or $129,400, for speeding. 2. There's around half a sauna per person. There are an estimated 3 million saunas in Finland ...

Finland will pay 10 people to visit their country and attend a masterclass in happiness. Getty Images Finland is going to pay for 10 people to visit the European country and attend a masterclass ...

"Sometimes Finnish people say saunas are like churches. I think that's a really strong word. Maybe too strong," said Raukola, 35, a mechanical engineer, as he or one of his brothers periodically ...

Getting money from the government with no strings attached made Finnish people happier, but it didn’t improve their chances of getting a job. Those are the results of a study released Friday on ...

They came from Kokkola as well as the capital, Helsinki; Turku, a city on the southwestern coast; and three villages in southern, eastern and western Finland. While people praised Finland’s ...

She cites "a belief in others," optimism for the future, trust in institutions, and support from friends and family as reasons why Finnish people are happier than most. "I think another important ...