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2 weeks ago

Finland sees consumer prices rise in December

The biggest increases were seen in healthcare-related costs, according to Statistics Finland’s preliminary data.

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2 weeks ago

Helsinki woman wins €74m Eurojackpot prize

The win marks the 24th time the lottery’s top prize has gone to Finland.

3 weeks 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 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago

News group: Only 1 in 5 satisfied with government’s efforts to manage the economy

Two in five respondents say they are very dissatisfied with the governemnt’s economic measures, according to an Uutissuomalainen poll.

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3 weeks ago

Survey: Export companies’ expectations for 2026 are the brightest in years

The unpredictability of the US worries export companies, who instead see the EU and Nordic countries as safe, increasingly important trading partners, the Chamber of Commerce says.