Ella Junnila, Finnish national record holder in the high jump, gave interviews ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris.
Retired library scientist Ilkka Mäkinen has long researched the will to read, and he sees the present day as a turning point in its history - for better or for worse. Mäkinen was photographed reading a medieval history book in the plum grove of his home garden.
The 2024 Tammerfest saw every type of weather from sunshine and rainbows to hellish pouring rain. The thunderstorm was at its heaviest during Eppu Normaali's performance on Friday 19 July.
Photo- and videographer Lumi Hartikainen, 22, has quickly risen to the top of the Finnish music scene as a tour photographer and promotion material visualist.
Freshwater pearl mussels and their protection in forestry sparked nationwide discussions in Finland in late summer 2024. This specimen, with its leg out in search of a better spot, was photographed in the Turkimusoja river in Hämeenkyrö, where protective measures are being taken.
Jenni Vartiainen performing at Tammerfest on 18 July 2024: the summer of 2024 marked her return to big Finnish stages after a hiatus.
A view from atop the Topaasi skyscraper next to Nokia Arena in Tampere, whose windows were being washed with new drone technology.
An emotional Pate Mustajärvi at the beginning of his last performance as the frontman of the Manserock band Popeda at the Ratinasta poikki concert on 2 September 2023.
High school seniors throw candy onto the streets of Hämeenpuisto, Tampere, in the traditional "penkkarit" truck drive before they start their holidays to prepare for the matriculation exam season. The truck decorations thank former Minister of Education Li Andersson for making secondary education free for all.
Manse PP's women's team emerged victorious against Porin Pesäkarhut on their home soil on 10 July 2024. Saaga-Angelia Raudasoja dives into the home base.
Finnish Secretary of Defence Antti Häkkänen caused a stir when he off-handedly suggested that resignation from the army reserve might be banned in the future. He was photographed at Tampere while supporting Alexander Stubb on his eventually successful presidential campaign trail.
The opening picture from a reportage from the Sorja summer camp, where children from Kyiv, Ukraine, joined Finnish peers for a week of games, socialising and other fun. The tradition has been running for as long as the war in Ukraine: 2024 is the third year, and all of the children from Kyiv have at least one family member at the front.
Kaisa Mäkinen has been running the popular Hautausmaan Kukka flower shop in Nokia for ten years.
5th graders Titus Lahtinen and Nella Pirskanen from the Tesoma primary school keep up the good vibes at the Hesekisat athletics competition for schools. Their class ended up winning the overall competition.
Labrador retriever Höpi was an extremely lively puppy, causing his keeper Fanni Oja to suffer from the so-called "puppy blues".
Children's flea markets, where only children are allowed to sell things, have become a phenomenon at the historic Tallipiha yard in Tampere. Lily Kandelin was selling some of her old books, toys and accessories to make space for new treasures.
A view from the pupils' gym dressing room at the Nuoliala primary school where Captains Lari Tikka and Kari Lehtisalo look on as Jesper Järventausta signs the form that will confirm his entry into military service.
400 metre hurdler Hilla Uusimäki was a junior prodigy but has since faced several both mentally and physically difficult years. Changing coaches, training friends and hometown as well as entering therapy have slowly gotten her mind and career back on track.
Jare Brand, one half of the iconic rap duo JVG , performing at the 2024 Blockfest at Ratinanniemi, Tampere.
An injured recruit watches from the sidelines as his army mates prepare for the swearing-in march at Ikaalinen T-ball field.
Nordea Bank CEO Frank Vang-Jensen visited Tampere to meet with associates and clients. The present inflation has proven very challenging but banks should not return to zero interest rates, he thinks.
Retired hairdresser Eira Salo has become a famous presence in her neighbourhood simply by being talkative, honest and caring to anyone she comes across. Sharing her colourful, in parts tragic life story and listening to others is very important for her.
Bianca Numminen of the Dream Team Dancers cheer dance team gives her all in a rehearsal performance at the Kauppi training centre. The team went on to win the European championship the following week.
Film director Markku Pölönen and actor Peter Franzén after the a press screening of their upcoming film Hamsterit at the Scala cinema in Kuopio.
Savon Sanomat, December 2022.
Jutta and Johanna try out some gymnastics outside the festival area at Tahkon Juhannus.
Savon Sanomat, June 2022.