Life for many people in “the world’s happiest country” can be very different from the image projected by state agencies and social media, according to a guest on Yle News’ APN podcast.

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APN Podcast on Video: Trials and tribulations of the Finnish job market

The challenges internationals face when trying to find a job in Finland is the topic in the All Points North on Video studio this week.

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Suomen Sokeri cutting up to 26 jobs

The sugar firm is ending production of its lump, powdered and fine-granulated sugar products in Finland.

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Helsinki flat sells for €59k as housing market hits new lows

Current prices correspond roughly to those last seen in 1997, according to Danske Bank.

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Lowering fuel taxes would be risky, entrepreneur group warns

Reducing fuel taxes to ease pump prices could have reverse effect, according to an SME interest group.

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Eggs out, cucumbers in: Finland’s contrasting food supply

Egg exports are booming while cucumber consumption reaches record levels, leaving Finnish shoppers with fewer eggs but plenty of crunch.

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Wednesday’s papers: Immigration costs, European defence, and Chinese airlines

Finland has calculated the fiscal impact of immigration.