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Unemployment

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1 week ago

Iran war already slowing Finnish economy, central bank says

Modest growth that began in December was disrupted at the end of February, when the US and Israel attacked Iran.
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2 months ago

Finland’s unemployment rose again in December, edging closer to 11%

Unemployment at the end of last year was at its highest level since 2009.
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3 months ago

Finland revamps jobless benefits amid worst unemployment rate in EU

Starting in May, a new social security benefit for jobseekers will replace the existing payments, as part of the government’s efforts to streamline Finland’s unemployment benefits system.
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6 months ago

Kela: Unemployment benefit expenditures grew by 5% in 2024

These figures were for last year, and Finland’s unemployment rate has continued to increase.
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