The New Finland
K-Supermarket Chain Lists Finnish Grocery Stores as Tourist Attractions
The initiative aims to introduce international visitors to Finnish food culture by transforming everyday grocery shopping into a cultural experience.
Immigrants Now Make Up 15% of Helsinki’s Municipal Workforce
The City of Helsinki is increasingly relying on foreign-background professionals to maintain essential municipal services as Finland faces a rapidly aging native workforce.
Finland to Tighten Residence Rules for International Students
The Finnish government proposes canceling residence permits for non-EU students who claim social assistance.
Royal Caribbean to Buy Two More World-Class Cruise Ships from Finland
The massive order secures thousands of jobs in Finland's maritime sector into the next decade and solidifies the country's position as a global leader in advanced shipbuilding.
Finland Proposes Significant Budget Cuts to Immigrant Integration Programs
A proposed 46.8 million euro cut to integration services aims to tie social benefits directly to language learning and employment efforts.
Kela Pays €250 Million in Social Benefits to Ukrainians in Finland
In total, Finland has paid almost half a billion euros in benefits to Ukrainians since the war started.
Finland Drafts Law Allowing Municipalities to Collect Tourist Taxes
While new to Finland, tourist taxes are already a standard policy across much of the European Union.
Russian GPS Jamming Affects Most Flights in Finnish Airspace
While electronic interference from neighboring Russia regularly disrupts navigation systems across Finland, air traffic control relies on older radar technology to maintain safe travel for thousands of daily passengers.
Yle MOT: Cancer Survival Rates in Finland Lag Behind Nordic Neighbors
While Finland maintains high standards for breast and prostate cancer treatment, it ranks last in the region for approximately 12 types of male-specific cancers.
Finnish Real Estate Market Struggles as Sales Plummet 14%
Sales of new homes dropped by more than half from the previous year. Transactions for existing homes fell by 12.6 percent.
Helsinki Police Uncover Massive Shadow Economy Fraud Ring
The criminal case involves more than twenty suspects and centers on aggravated tax fraud and accounting offenses. Investigators also suspect aggravated earnings-related pension fraud.
TikTok Investing $1.16 Billion for Second Data Center in Finland
The social media giant is expanding its local infrastructure to secure European user data and address ongoing global privacy concerns.
