Author: Hannele Jyrkkä

FILI at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Staff from FILI are eager to meet with you at the Frankfurt Book Fair from 19 to 21 October at […]

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FILI at the Gothenburg Book Fair

Director Tiia Strandén and international projects manager Päivi Haarala from FILI at the Gothenburg book fair, which is currently underway! Among […]

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Johanna Venho: ’Syyskirja’ sold to Denmark

Turbine has bought the Danish rights to Johanna Venho’s Syyskirja (’The autumn book’) from Bonnier Rights Finland.

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Apply for a translator residency

There is still time to apply for the 2023 translator residency! The application period ends on September 18.

Translators of Finnish […]

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FILI’s workshop for comic book translators

10 great foreign translators of Finnish literature for two days in Helsinki delving into the deliciously versatile offering of Finnish […]

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A new translator trainee at FILI

Janka Pajkos from Hungary has started as FILI’s new intern. Welcome!

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Workshop for translators of children’s literature and literature for young people 31.8.-2.9.

A workshop for translators of children’s and young adults’ literature starts today! 10 great foreign translators of Finnish literature for […]

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International Editors’ Week in Helsinki 29.8.-1.9.

The expected visit of foreign publishers to Helsinki organized by FILI starts tomorrow! During the week, respected publishers from Canada, […]

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Translators of poetry in Helsinki

12 translators of Finnish literature diving deep into translating poetry for four days in Helsinki under the training of Czech […]

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Applications to FILI’s Translator-in-Residence programme

FILI has its own residency programme for foreign translators of Finnish literature. The application period starts 23 August and deadline […]

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Poetry translation workshop, August 24-28

FILI’s fall season starts with the eagerly awaited poetry translation workshop on Wednesday, August 24! 12 translators from different parts […]

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