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All Points North

Yle Areena
Finland
Mental Health
Russia
Finnish Language
NATO
Homelessness
European Union
Finnish Presidential Election
Alexander Stubb
Smartphone Use
Education
Voting Rights
Helsinki
Immigration Policy
Ukraine
Job Market
Winter Sports
Local Elections
ADHD
Relationships

The All Points North podcast has everything you need to know about the news in Finland this week. Every Friday APN looks deeper into the stories making the headlines in Finland.

Get in touch via WhatsApp or SMS on +358 44 421 0909, or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.

All Points North is presented by Ronan Browne, Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. This podcast is produced by Yle News, a unit of the Finn... more

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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... more

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.

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.

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?

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Aino Peldala
Expert in international pension matters at the Finnish Centre for Pensions
Finnish Centre for Pensions
Episode: Will you get a pension?
Mikko Kautto
Head of the Finnish Center for Pensions
Finnish Centre for Pensions
Episode: Will you get a pension?
Megha Goswami
Health tech professional who moved to Finland to study and later found work
Independent/Finland
Episode: Why is finding work in Finland so difficult for foreigners?
Peter Den Heete
Designer, freelance worker, and recent immigrant to Finland
Independent
Episode: Why is finding work in Finland so difficult for foreigners?
Mia Rautinen
Occupational health psychologist and coach, works for Mehiläinen
Mehiläinen
Episode: Taking the sting out of occupational burnout
Sagan Rossi
Career and executive coach, NorthSpark Coaching and Consulting
NorthSpark Coaching and Consulting
Episode: Taking the sting out of occupational burnout
Saima Aziz
Guest discussing social media impact and experiences as a student in Finland
Episode: Student life in Finland — expectation vs reality
Taro Tolvanen
Childhood friend of Sanna Marin, chair of the municipal council in Pirkkala
Social Democratic Party
Episode: Why is Sanna Marin so divisive?
Demethe Clancy
Journalist for Channel Nine's 60 Minutes in Australia
60 Minutes Australia
Episode: Why is Sanna Marin so divisive?

Hosts

Ronan Browne
Host of All Points North on Yle News, with long-running involvement in Finnish public affairs discussions
Zena Iovino
Co-host and lead contributor, frequently covering international and local Finnish issues
Egan Richardson
Contributor and host with focus on immigration, policy and public discourse
Matthew Schilke
Contributor with emphasis on Helsinki, Suomenlinna and urban life, local culture

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 111 ratings
  • Hit and a Miss

    I started listening to the podcast to gain perspective of another country and culture, with my interest coming from my grandmother who was 100% Finn. While I do learn some of the culture and news of what is going on, I hear too much complaining of those that move to Finland and feel that it isn’t a welcoming place. The podcast on local elections showed it was important to get those that have moved there into government so that things can change. What I don’t hear is how those that move there are... more

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Guests and topics are generally timely and relevant to policy and daily life in Finland.
Some feedback notes the show can feel critical of migrants and emphasizes assimilation.
Balanced insights into Finland's immigrant experiences are appreciated by many listeners.

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#96
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Will you get a pension?
Q: What happens to pension accruals if you leave Finland?
Accruals cannot be cashed out; the Finnish earnings-related pension is based on work done in Finland and is paid to all countries, typically starting when the Finnish retirement age is reached.
Will you get a pension?
Q: How does foreign pension income work when you live in Finland?
Pension comes from abroad to Finland and is taxed here, with credits for any tax already paid in the country of origin; you generally apply through the Finnish Centre for Pensions.
Student life in Finland — expectation vs reality
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how you ended up in Finland and what drew you here?
Guests share personal journeys—coming for study, family or opportunity, and how they built audiences by addressing practical hurdles such as housing, admissions, and language barriers.
The hidden forces making food more expensive
Q: Are the legislative plans a win for Finnish farmers?
Kimmo Tammi explained that they are not a win, as farmers fear retaliation if they report unfair practices in a concentrated market.
The hidden forces making food more expensive
Q: What's it been like getting your tortillas into Finnish stores?
Ivan Chavez discussed the challenges he faced in finding the right channels, noting that having a deal with Kesko helped him start out.

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What is All Points North about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently foregrounds life in Finland through the lens of immigrants, workers, students, and policy shifts, exploring real-world hurdles like language barriers, job markets, housing, and wellness. Episodes pair personal experiences with expert insight and practical guidance, often tying individual stories to broader policy debates such as citizenship rules, social media impacts, and unemployment. Notable strengths include a focus on actionable strategies (language learning, networking, workplace accommodations) and a willingness to contrast lived realities with national narratives, which can help listeners decide whether Finland's opportunities align with their goals.

A standout characteristic is the emphasis on immigrant exper... more

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2. Mikko Kautto
3. Megha Goswami
4. Peter Den Heete
5. Mia Rautinen
6. Sagan Rossi
7. Saima Aziz
8. Taro Tolvanen

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