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Ville Blåfield to join FILI in developing literary exports
Freelance journalist, non-fiction author and Programme Director of the Helsinki Book Fair Ville Blåfield is taking on a new role […]
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More international success stories with new funding for literary export
The Swedish Literature Society (Svenska litteratursällskapet, SLS) has awarded FILI a grant of €250,000 to promote the international visibility of […]
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Siri Nordborg Møller wins Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators
The 2026 Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators has been presented to the distinguished Danish translator Siri Nordborg Møller (b. […]
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It’s Finland Again! looks to new readers
This year, Finnish literature is in the spotlight in German-speaking Europe. 2024 marks the tenth anniversary of Finland’s Guest of […]
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Finnish literary exports at all-time high
Finland’s literary exports grew by five percent last year. Revenue from Finnish literary exports rose to an all-time high of […]
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Ukrainian publishers visit has started
It is a great pleasure to introduce Finnish literature experts to our wonderful Ukrainian publisher guests this week! Publishers Olha […]
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Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators to Claire Saint-Germain
This year, the recipient of the Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators is Claire Saint-Germain, who has successfully translated Finnish […]
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Merry Christmas!
FILI is closed for Christmas from 22 December 2022 to 6 January 2023.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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New FILI Book Picks
FILI Book Picks are here again, featuring the season’s non-fictional gems! Enjoy!
This video includes three topical non-fiction books:
Juha Kauppinen: The […]
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Finnish literary exports grew by four percent
Finnish literary exports grew by four percent in 2021. This can be considered a true victory in a pandemic year. […]
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New Translator-in-Residence Programme
You can apply for a Translator-in-Residence Programme that we have in cooperation with Satama House in Ekenäs! The residency is […]
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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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The expected visit of foreign publishers to Helsinki organized by FILI starts tomorrow! During the week, respected publishers from Canada, […]
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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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Hannele Jyrkkä has started working as our communications manager
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Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators to Kadri Jaanits
This year’s Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators goes to Kadri Jaanits, who is well known for the translation of […]
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Hannele Jyrkkä appointed as new Communication Manager of FILI
Hannele Jyrkkä was appointed by FILI as the new Communication Manager.
Hannele Jyrkkä has worked as a journalist, dance critic and […]
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Grants for longer sample translations of non-fiction books
Kirjallisuuden vientikeskus FILIn ja Lauri Jäntin säätiön tuella rahoitetaan kolmivuotinen yhteistyöhanke, jossa tuotetaan agentuurien edustamien tietokirjojen pitkiä, laadukkaita näytekäännöksiä. Tukea voi hakea yleiselle tietokirjallisuudelle ja lasten tietokirjoille, joilla on kansainvälistä potentiaali
Read more about Grants for longer sample translations of non-fiction booksFinnish literary exports defy the pandemic and remain strong
The value of Finnish literary exports in 2020 reached the second-best total since records began. The global pandemic did not have a major impact on our foreign rights sales, even though circumstances caused delays to book publishing schedules in some countries. Finnish literary exports in 2020 totalled some €3.6 million, representing a decline of only 4 per cent from the previous year.
Read more about Finnish literary exports defy the pandemic and remain strongFinnish State Award for Foreign Translators goes to Kirsi Kinnunen
Kirsi Kinnunen, a translator of Finnish graphic novels and other works into French, has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators. The award includes a cash prize of €15,000. Kinnunen received her award on Tuesday 25 May from Finland’s Minister of Science and Culture Annika Saarikko.
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