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2 months ago

Wolt finally hires couriers as employees – with exceptional terms

According to a labour law expert, it is unusual for a Finnish firm not to reimburse workers for the use of their own tools.
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2 months ago

Helsinki shipyard signs icebreaker deal with US Coast Guard

The first icebreaker will be delivered from Helsinki to the United States as early as 2028.
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2 months ago

Finland opens Europe’s first lithium mine

The long-planned project will create about 350 jobs and offers Europe’s only production chain of its kind, reducing reliance on Chinese imports.
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2 months ago

Finnair reports best final quarter ever

The flag carrier’s comparable operating profit soared by 29%, but revenues declined on US routes.
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2 months ago

Valmet Automotive gears up to build electric buses in Finland

Valmet Automotive’s CEO says the electric bus deal is another step in advancing the firm’s strategy of expanding into new industries.
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2 months ago

What to do if you bought a sofa from Asko or Sotka before bankruptcy filing

In Finland, a consumer’s options in a bankruptcy situation depend largely on how they paid for their purchase.
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2 months ago

Flight delays, cancellations top Finns’ list of complaints to European Consumer Centre

The European Consumer Centre (ECC) helps people with problems related to cross-border trade.
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2 months ago

Electric shock risk prompts Ikea to recall some Nymåne lamps

The furniture retailer has warned customers to stop using the affected lamps immediately — and to tell others about the recall if they have given away or sold the items.
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2 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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2 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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