One sunny day in Helsinki almost makes up for all those dark months.

The World Design Capital for 2012 is having a design renaissance.

How do you keep the spirit of a design great alive?

With a presence in Russia since 1989, Finnish retailer Stockmann faces its biggest setback there yet after its Moscow department store was forced to close.

Waterside revival, civic pride and a view to Asia bode well for the city

Monocle explores the Finnish record label Stupido.