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5 months ago

Prospects improve for SMEs

Businesses in Finland are showing signs of hope, according to a new survey.

5 months ago

Bankruptcies in Finland hit 30-year high

Bankruptcy filings are up across nearly all sectors, according to Statistics Finland.

5 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.

5 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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5 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.

6 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.

6 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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6 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.

6 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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6 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.