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Helsinki remains the most expensive city in Finland for property-related expenses, with costs rising at twice the national average.
Helsinki remains the most expensive city in Finland for property-related expenses, with costs rising at twice the national average. This year, property expenses have increased primarily due to higher land property taxes, district heating, and water charges. The average annual increase in Finland's t...
Helsinki has unveiled plans to enhance the livability, vibrancy, and accessibility of its city center with a series of traffic and infrastructure improvements.
Helsinki has unveiled plans to enhance the livability, vibrancy, and accessibility of its city center with a series of traffic and infrastructure improvements. The proposal, outlined in the city’s Central Traffic System Plan, focuses on creating a more welcoming pedestrian environment and upgradin...
According to the latest Indeksitalo 2024 report by the Finnish Real Estate Federation (Kiinteistöliitto), property management costs for housing companies have continued to rise significantly across the country.
According to the latest Indeksitalo 2024 report by the Finnish Real Estate Federation (Kiinteistöliitto), property management costs for housing companies have continued to rise significantly across the country. The only exception to this trend was in electricity prices, which saw a decrease. While ...
Despite an increase in inherited wealth, many Finns still see winning the lottery as the most likely way to achieve financial success, according to Danske Bank's Financial Peace of Mind 2024 survey.
Despite an increase in inherited wealth, many Finns still see winning the lottery as the most likely way to achieve financial success, according to Danske Bank's Financial Peace of Mind 2024 survey. Nearly 40% of respondents believe a lottery win offers the best chance of getting rich, surpassing mo...
A new report reveals that the use of AI and algorithms in workplace management has, in some cases, led to decreased productivity and inefficiencies.
A new report reveals that the use of AI and algorithms in workplace management has, in some cases, led to decreased productivity and inefficiencies. Mistakes in scheduling and assigning unnecessary tasks have caused frustration among workers, highlighting the need for more thoughtful integration of....
In a grim forecast released by the Bank of Finland, the country's economy is expected to shrink by 0.5% in 2024, with only a slow recovery projected in the following years.
In a grim forecast released by the Bank of Finland, the country's economy is expected to shrink by 0.5% in 2024, with only a slow recovery projected in the following years. The national bank’s interim forecast, published on September 16, 2024, paints a cautious picture of the economic outlook, war...
At the conclusion of the WorldSkills competition, Finland celebrated a major victory as Toivo Särkkinen secured a silver medal in Chemical Laboratory Technology.
At the conclusion of the WorldSkills competition, Finland celebrated a major victory as Toivo Särkkinen secured a silver medal in Chemical Laboratory Technology. Held in Lyon, France, the event is the largest international competition for vocational skills, drawing 1,400 participants from 69 countr...
In a celebration of their shared sauna culture, Estonia and Finland have set a new Guinness World Record for "Most Photos of People in Saunas Posted on Facebook in One Hour."
In a celebration of their shared sauna culture, Estonia and Finland have set a new Guinness World Record for "Most Photos of People in Saunas Posted on Facebook in One Hour." The event took place on International Sauna Day, June 8, 2024, and saw 3,909 sauna photos uploaded during the designated hour...
In the heart of the Kazakh steppe, men on horseback clash in a dramatic display of strength and agility.
In the heart of the Kazakh steppe, men on horseback clash in a dramatic display of strength and agility. Riders from two teams—one in blue, the other in red—jostle for possession of a leather-wrapped carcass, not of a real goat, but a synthetic stand-in filled with material to match the weight o...
Helsinki will celebrate Mobility Week with a special event on Friday, September 20, offering free bicycle tune-ups and decoration opportunities at Kansalaistori.
Helsinki will celebrate Mobility Week with a special event on Friday, September 20, offering free bicycle tune-ups and decoration opportunities at Kansalaistori. The event, running from 11 AM to 5 PM, encourages residents to prepare their bikes for the autumn season as part of the city’s efforts t...
THE DIFFICULTIES of consumer electronics and home appliance retailers are expected to continue, according to Helsingin Sanomat.
THE DIFFICULTIES of consumer electronics and home appliance retailers are expected to continue, according to Helsingin Sanomat. The retailers have been struggling in the face of muted demand already for three years, a reality that has resulted in personnel reductions and bankruptcies. Three of Gigan...
A recent survey reveals that 52% of Finns currently selling their homes are open to reducing their asking price.
A recent survey reveals that 52% of Finns currently selling their homes are open to reducing their asking price. This highlights a buyer's market in Finland, as many potential homeowners are actively exploring their options, driven by changing living preferences and financial considerations. The sur...
A CITIZENS’ INITIATIVE calling for a just transition away from fur farming was submitted to the Finnish Parliament on Monday, 9 September.
A CITIZENS’ INITIATIVE calling for a just transition away from fur farming was submitted to the Finnish Parliament on Monday, 9 September. The sponsors of the initiative propose that the government devise a national strategy for ending fur farming after a reasonable transition period and establish...
PRIME MINISTER Petteri Orpo (NCP) stated on YLE Radio Suomi on Sunday that he is definitely in favour of prohibiting conversion therapies – therapies that seek to change the gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation of an individual to conform with gender stereotypes.
PRIME MINISTER Petteri Orpo (NCP) stated on YLE Radio Suomi on Sunday that he is definitely in favour of prohibiting conversion therapies – therapies that seek to change the gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation of an individual to conform with gender stereotypes. “I think tha...
THE FISCAL AUSTERITY pursued by the Finnish government could erode the economic situation and widen the debt ratio, warns Lauri Holappa, an economist at the Finnish Centre for New Economic Analysis (UTAK).
THE FISCAL AUSTERITY pursued by the Finnish government could erode the economic situation and widen the debt ratio, warns Lauri Holappa, an economist at the Finnish Centre for New Economic Analysis (UTAK). Holappa issued the warning in an interview last week with YLE, pointing to a recent study by t...
THE GOVERNMENT of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) could have easily created substantial cost savings by rationalising the jungle of business subsidies, Elias Erämaja, the chief economist at Suomen Ekonomit, stated to YLE in August.
THE GOVERNMENT of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) could have easily created substantial cost savings by rationalising the jungle of business subsidies, Elias Erämaja, the chief economist at Suomen Ekonomit, stated to YLE in August. Erämaja examined the business subsidy system, identifying roughl...
THE FINNISH real estate market has taken a turn for the better after a languid first half of the year, views OP Financial Group.
THE FINNISH real estate market has taken a turn for the better after a languid first half of the year, views OP Financial Group. OP on Tuesday revealed that it has revised up its forecast for house price growth in 2025 from 2.0 to 2.8 per cent but also scaled back its expectations for this year, est...
THE DRIVER of a forest machine that devastated a major population of endangered freshwater pearl mussels was following the logging plan provided by Stora Enso, reveal documents obtained by Helsingin Sanomat.
THE DRIVER of a forest machine that devastated a major population of endangered freshwater pearl mussels was following the logging plan provided by Stora Enso, reveal documents obtained by Helsingin Sanomat. On Monday, the daily newspaper reported that it has obtained the logging plan, which provide...
MUNICIPALITIES in Finland are scrambling prepare for the enactment of legislation that has them assume primary responsibility for organising integration services starting on 1 January 2025.
MUNICIPALITIES in Finland are scrambling prepare for the enactment of legislation that has them assume primary responsibility for organising integration services starting on 1 January 2025. YLE on Sunday pointed out that the legislation enters into force at the same time as the government, as per it...
WEATHER in Finland is expected to cool but remain well above seasonal averages, according to YLE.
WEATHER in Finland is expected to cool but remain well above seasonal averages, according to YLE. The change is the result of a large high-pressure system gradually moving east and making way for a low-pressure system arriving from the west with the promise of showers. The mercury, though, might cre...
THE FINNISH Tax Administration announced last week it will initiate consultative negotiations with staff representatives to weigh up the future of altogether 900 administrative and tax-related positions.
THE FINNISH Tax Administration announced last week it will initiate consultative negotiations with staff representatives to weigh up the future of altogether 900 administrative and tax-related positions. The negotiations could result in the terminations of up to 200 positions, representing four per....
THE SOCIAL DEMOCRATS edged out the National Coalition for the top spot in the latest opinion poll conducted for YLE by Taloustutkimus.
THE SOCIAL DEMOCRATS edged out the National Coalition for the top spot in the latest opinion poll conducted for YLE by Taloustutkimus. Support for the Social Democrats, the poll found, has jumped by 1.9 percentage points to 22.3 per cent since early August, granting the opposition party a 0.4-point....
THE FATE of Stockmann department stores is to be decided in the near future, reports Helsingin Sanomat.
THE FATE of Stockmann department stores is to be decided in the near future, reports Helsingin Sanomat. Lindex Group, the parent company of Stockmann Group, is expected to announce the results of a strategic assessment of various options for the loss-making department store business by the end of th...
THE GOVERNMENT of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) has spent tens of millions of euros in taxpayer money to raise the reimbursements paid to private medical practices by the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela), reports YLE.
THE GOVERNMENT of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) has spent tens of millions of euros in taxpayer money to raise the reimbursements paid to private medical practices by the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela), reports YLE. The reimbursements were raised from 8 to 30 euros per appointmen...
ALMOST ALL Finns are of the opinion that there should be no room for racism, but their definitions of racism are relatively narrow, reveals a values and attitudes survey published on Saturday by the Finnish Business and Policy Forum (EVA).
ALMOST ALL Finns are of the opinion that there should be no room for racism, but their definitions of racism are relatively narrow, reveals a values and attitudes survey published on Saturday by the Finnish Business and Policy Forum (EVA). Almost nine in ten (87%) of the survey respondents estimated...
FINLAND would benefit economically from protecting up to five times as much old forests as the government is proposing, reports YLE.
FINLAND would benefit economically from protecting up to five times as much old forests as the government is proposing, reports YLE. Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen (NCP) in June confirmed that the government intends to adopt a highly restrictive definition of old forests as pa...
The European Union is set to impose new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) starting in October, if the member states approve the proposal.
The European Union is set to impose new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) starting in October, if the member states approve the proposal. These so-called countervailing or punitive tariffs would be added on top of the existing 10% import duties. The proposed tariffs are part of a broader ef...
The Finland Chamber of Commerce has praised the government for its recent decisions to ease barriers for skilled immigration, despite the challenging economic environment.
The Finland Chamber of Commerce has praised the government for its recent decisions to ease barriers for skilled immigration, despite the challenging economic environment. However, the organization expressed concerns over additional cuts to vocational education, weakened integration support, and the...
The Finnish electronic dance music (EDM) scene is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, with both large-scale festivals and smaller gigs being organized across the country almost daily.
The Finnish electronic dance music (EDM) scene is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, with both large-scale festivals and smaller gigs being organized across the country almost daily. Finnish EDM artists are drawing millions of monthly listeners on Spotify, signaling a vibrant and growing...
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