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5 months ago

Finnish retailers raise price of plastic bags to discourage use

The use of plastic bags decreased last year, the S and K groups report.
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5 months ago

Finnwatch calls out private healthcare firms’ tax planning

The NGO’s review included Mehiläinen, Terveystalo, Attendo, Pihlajalinna, Coronaria and Esperi Care.
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5 months ago

Monday’s papers: Cold snap chills spot prices, quenching AI’s thirst, and selfish Europeans

Helsingin Sanomat explains why spot electricity isn’t always cheaper.
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5 months ago

Friday’s papers: Nuclear deterrence, an exploding ship, and going for gold

Even as gold retreats from record highs, Finns continue cashing in on the precious metal.
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5 months ago

Posti announces 121 redundancies following restructuring talks

Over 170 jobs were initially on the line, but some employees were able to find other positions within the company.
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5 months ago

Finland and China sign commercial cooperation deal

Beyond trade, Finland and China plan to step up cooperation on mitigating climate change and promoting the green transition.
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5 months ago

AI-generated bearded ‘boomer’ in summer job ad raises eyebrows, criticism

“It was the first time we tried this, but it will most certainly be the last, at least for a very long time,” Metropolitan Area Transport’s communications chief said.
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5 months ago

Nokia, Nordea report declining profits in fourth quarter

An OP analyst suggested that some investors may have sensed Nokia’s decline a day before its fourth quarter report went public.
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5 months ago

“Only immigrants do this job” — people paying to be Wolt couriers

Yle heard from foreigners paying to deliver food for a few euros per hour.
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5 months ago

Orpo meets Xi in cordial talks, sidesteps contentious issues

PM Petteri Orpo says Finnish companies have signed 11 trade agreements with their Chinese counterparts
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