Economy & Business

The number of summer jobs available this year in Finland has dropped compared to the year before. According to the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions SAK, the number of summer jobs has fallen across all sectors but especially in…

The majority of Finns say that although they accept there’s gloomy economic times ahead, they’re in agreement that there needs to be some exceptional measures taken to boost the economy – but those measures shouldn’t damage the economy in…

Finland’s restaurants, cafes and bars are supposed to open again for business from next Monday 1st June, but there’s so much confusion and delay around implementing new laws and providing clarity on funding that it might not be a…

The Ministry of Health has submitted a procurement proposal to buy €100 million worth of protective equipment for the National Emergency Supply Agency NESA, as the coronavirus pandemic continues. The ministry announced the bid on Monday, and wants to buy…

Finnair is starting additional layoff talks today involving more than 6,000 staff. Although the national carrier has announced a return to around 30% of its services from July – and plans to operate 70% of flights from the end of…

Finns are getting comfortable and relaxing at home during the coronavirus lockdown, spending more money on spa treatments and leisure wear clothing according to SOK’s department stores. Although there was a significant drop in customers to the physical stores, e-commerce…

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has used the launch of his Kultaranta summer discussion event to criticise the idea of bailing out eurozone countries during the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking in Helsinki, Niinistö said that a return to the original principles of the…

The coronavirus crisis is having a negative impact on Finland’s housing market. Mortgage credit association Hypo says it could lead to a 2% fall in house prices across the country this year, but a strong start to 2020 will save…

Hundreds of petrol stations around the country are getting ready to open up their restaurants and cafes from the beginning of June as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased. During the last two months most petrol stations were limited to selling…

The City of Helsinki plans to transform Senate Square into an outdoor restaurant and hang-out spot – complete with social distancing. During the summer the city centre square would usually be thronged with tourists and crowded with tour buses. But…