62 Country Report: Information Network

Helsinki Times – an online English-language newspaper that covers news, events, and opinions from Finland and around the world. The newspaper was founded in 2007 and is based in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. It provides a wide range of news, including politics, business, culture, sports, and entertainment, as well as features, opinions, and lifestyle articles. The website is updated regularly with new content and also offers a weekly email newsletter to its subscribers. The newspaper aims to provide its readers with a reliable source of news and information about Finland and the world.

To find this source, I googled the most popular newspapers in  Finland. https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/

I choose this site because it is one of the most popular news sites in Finland. Another benefit is it is an English-language newspaper, which means I don’t have to translate the text.

Iltalehti – the most popular Finnish news website that provides coverage of local and international news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle content. The website was founded in 1980 and is owned by Alma Media, a Finnish media company. Iltalehti publishes news stories, videos, photos, and social media updates in real-time. It also features sections for popular topics such as celebrity news, health, and technology. The website has a strong focus on user engagement and encourages readers to comment, share, and participate in online polls. Iltalehti has a mobile app and is available in both Finnish and Swedish languages. It is one of the most visited news websites in Finland, with millions of monthly visitors.

To find this source, I googled Finland’s largest news service. https://www.iltalehti.fi/

I selected this site because it is the most popular Finnish news website. I have already used it in the past, so I was familiar with the format of the website.

Finland Today – is an online news and lifestyle magazine that covers news, events, and culture in Finland. The website was founded in 2017 by a team of international journalists and is based in Helsinki, Finland. Finland Today covers many topics, including politics, business, sports, entertainment, travel, and food. It provides news articles, features, and opinion pieces in English, catering to both local and international audiences. The website also offers a weekly email newsletter to its subscribers. Finland Today aims to provide a fresh and unique perspective on Finland and its culture and to promote understanding and dialogue between Finland and the world.

To find this source, I googled the most popular news outlets in Finland. https://finlandtoday.fi/

I decided to choose Finland Today for multiple reasons. First, they catered towards non-Finnish residents, explaining topics that aren’t explained if they are only presenting to people living in Finland. Also, I was intrigued by their opinion pieces in English.

thisisFINLAND – the official Twitter account of Finland’s public diplomacy, managed by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The account aims to promote Finnish culture, innovation, and society to an international audience, as well as to provide news and insights into Finnish current affairs. It features a variety of content, including news articles, photos, videos, and infographics, as well as tweets on topics such as education, healthcare, design, and technology. The account has over 150,000 followers and is updated regularly with new content. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Finland and its culture.

to find this source, I was browsing Twitter looking for respectable Finnish news outlets. https://twitter.com/thisisFINLAND

I decided to choose thisisFINLAND because of the unique stories they tweet. From astonishing nature to inspirational art, this page truly had it all. 

For most of my news sources, I was able to use Google. They gave me plenty of news outlets in a ranked order, making my job easy. When searching for international information I learned that different cultures have different ways of presenting and interpreting information. What is considered important or relevant in one culture may not be in another. My plan for adding additional sources is to continue to use Google. I only covered a few of the news outlets Google gave me, as there are plenty more to investigate.