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2 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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2 months ago

Monday’s papers: Cold snap chills spot prices, quenching AI’s thirst, and selfish Europeans

Helsingin Sanomat explains why spot electricity isn’t always cheaper.
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2 months ago

Centre Party calls for restoration of home maintenance tax credit

The opposition party’s leader has criticised the tax credit reforms as one of the government’s most short-sighted decisions.
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2 months ago

Friday’s papers: Nuclear deterrence, an exploding ship, and going for gold

Even as gold retreats from record highs, Finns continue cashing in on the precious metal.
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2 months ago

Finland’s exports grow by 3% in 2025

The value of last year’s exports reached more than 74 billion euros.
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2 months ago

Posti announces 121 redundancies following restructuring talks

Over 170 jobs were initially on the line, but some employees were able to find other positions within the company.
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2 months ago

Finland’s inflation rate growth slows significantly in January

There was a slight increase in the prices of food and alcohol last month, but almost all other price categories were stable.
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2 months ago

More people in Finland aim to delay retirement

With older workers now staying healthier, the average planned retirement age has risen faster than the minimum pension age, a new survey reveals.
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2 months ago

Finland tightens access to basic social assistance

Rules for receiving social assistance are getting stricter as of Sunday.
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2 months ago

Finnish MEPs blame Russia for unemployment crisis, look to EU for aid

Historically a net contributor, Finland now faces a difficult path towards economic recovery, made all the more challenging by sharing the EU’s longest landborder with Russia.
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