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4 months 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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4 months 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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4 months 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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4 months 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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4 months ago

“What is enough?” — Rising food prices loom as Finland moves to curb supermarket private labels

A bill to help food producers could drive up prices that have already surged in recent years.
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4 months ago

Monday’s papers: Pensions blow, losing investments, and winter wonder

The government is removing an incentive that has encouraged people to save for their retirement.
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4 months ago

APN Podcast: Who pays at the checkout?

Finland wants to curb supermarket store brands to give farmers more power, but could the move leave shoppers paying more for less?
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4 months ago

People are retiring later in Finland – and the change has been faster than expected

The average retirement age last year was 63.2, according to the Finnish Centre for Pensions (ETK).
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5 months ago

Grocery giant S Group reports higher profits despite consumer caution

The S Group, which operates Prisma, Alepa and Sokos stores, saw profits rise by nearly 22 percent last year.
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5 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: Finland’s ordinary PM for extraordinary times, signs of economic recovery, and a sporting reality check

Can Finland reach its official target of six medals at the Winter Olympics?
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