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3 months ago

Bundle up for New Year’s, forecasters say

It’s time to dig out the hats, scarves and gloves as downright chilly weather sweeps across the country.
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3 months ago

Finland launching new, giant Supervisory Agency on 1 January

Headquartered in Tampere, the mega agency will employ around 2,000 people at 18 offices around the country.
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3 months ago

Weekend storm’s impact continues with late trains, power outages

Not long after Storm Hannes subsided, Finland was hit by snowy weather, causing poor driving conditions in many areas.
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3 months ago

One quarter of Finns would support fireworks ban, survey finds

About 20 percent of respondents said they had experienced a dangerous or near-miss fireworks mishap.
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3 months ago

Finland had Europe’s third-cheapest electricity prices in 2025

The only other European countries with more affordable electricity were hydropower-dominated Sweden and Norway, according to energy firm Helen.
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3 months ago

Do the math: Finland getting lower petrol taxes, pricier soda, fewer benefits in 2026

VAT on food, medicine and hotel stays is set to slightly decrease while income taxes are going down, but the impact may be negligible for many people.
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3 months ago

Consumer confidence in Finland remains weak

Consumers were especially concerned about Finland’s economy and bleak unemployment situation, but one economist remains hopeful for 2026.
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3 months ago

Thousands in Finland still without power on Monday morning after weekend storm

Reports of power outages began as the storm swept in on Saturday.
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3 months ago

Finland gets nine weekday public holidays in 2026

The coming year will have nine weekday public holidays, one fewer than this year.
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3 months ago

Finland chills as storm passes

Traditional winter weather is expected to arrive in southern Finland for the New Year.
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