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3 months ago

Friday’s papers: Finnish islands’ Russian vulnerability, Starbucks closing in central Helsinki, and social media’s endless arguments

Individualism and one-upmanship on social media have helped people emphasise their own feelings and personal rights, experts say, but the effects often result in disagreements.

3 months ago

Fortum pens deal with small nuclear reactor developer

The move reflects a growing interest in nuclear-powered heat as Finland looks to decarbonise its cities.

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3 months ago

Swedish Armed Forces buying Finnish satellites for ultra-precise imaging of ground surfaces

Iceye says its satellites provide high-resolution imagery with ground resolution of up to 16 cm, regardless of darkness, cloud cover, rain or snow.

3 months ago

Delivery service Foodora may leave Finland

The company said it wants to focus on markets where it has the opportunity to grow and build a long-term, sustainable position.

3 months ago

Employers brace for flood of summer job applications

Last summer, staffing firm Barona received some 43,000 applications for 1,000 seasonal positions.

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3 months ago

Jobs hit chopping block at Posti, Telia

Restructuring plans at Finland’s postal service and a telecoms firm could cost hundreds of jobs.

3 months ago

FT: US firms plan to buy $22bn of Lukoil assets — deal would include Teboil stations in Finland

The prospective buyers include US petroleum company Chevron and private equity firm Quantum Capital Group, according to the Financial Times.

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3 months ago

Finnish booze monopoly reports boom in non-alcoholic sales

In a survey, a fifth of respondents said they consciously take a break from alcohol consumption at one or more points during the year.

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3 months ago

It’s official: First two US icebreakers to be built in Rauma

The first contracts have been signed after US President Donald Trump said last spring and summer that the US wants to buy Finnish icebreakers.

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3 months ago

More gender balance in Finland’s corporate management

Women now make up one third of management teams at large and medium-sized listed companies.