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1 month ago

EV registrations up by 22%; petrol and diesel share falls

Nearly 60 percent of all last year’s new cars were rechargeable, with less than 40 percent petrol-powered and just four percent diesel-powered.
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1 month ago

Friday’s papers: Pulling the ‘debt brake’, star restaurateur slams delivery commissions, and slick roads this weekend

Helsingin Sanomat reports that a working group has found that Finland needs to save between 8 and 11 billion euros by 2031.
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1 month ago

Telia to shed 168 jobs in Finland as restructuring takes effect

The changes will see the termination of a total of 251 positions at the company, while 83 new roles will be created.
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1 month ago

Government grants €1m-euro in aid to struggling news agency STT

Founded in 1887, STT is one of the oldest news agencies in the world.
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1 month ago

Finland aims to double trade with India, PM Orpo says

During his visit, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) will also attend the India AI Impact Summit, alongside world leaders and billionaire executives.
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1 month ago

Finnish fashion firm Voglia files for bankruptcy

The family-run business with a history spanning more than 40 years has run into trouble.
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1 month ago

At least 15k customers in limbo after ordering from bankruptcy-hit Asko, Sotka

Up to 20,000 customers are still waiting for goods they ordered from the home furnishing chains before the bankruptcy filing.
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1 month ago

Wednesday’s papers: A leftist rise, inaccessible pensions, and another Finnish firm departs

Voters’ support for the opposition Left Alliance has reached a 15-year high, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
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1 month ago

Finland sees more foreign visitors, overnight stays reach new high

Recent trends suggest that visitors are increasingly heading towards northern destinations, seeking out so-called ‘coolcations’, according to Visit Finland.
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1 month ago

Tuesday’s papers: The cost of convenience, unvisited America, and fossil fans

A now-bankrupt pizza chain says it struggled to give up a third of the pie.
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