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Consumer confidence remains very weak in Finland in June
The balance figure of the Consumer Confidence Indicator (CCI) stood at minus 8.6 in June, having been minus 8.4 in May and minus 7.4 in…
Euro rallies as US dollar dominance erodes
The euro rose against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, hitting its highest level since October 2021 at the reference rate of 1.1607, before…
Number of unemployed jobseekers rises in May
The number of unemployed persons aged 15 to 74 was 9,000 higher in May 2025 compared to the previous year, according to Statistics…
OL2 nuke plant resumes operation after outage
The annual outages in the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant ended late Tuesday night when the Olkiluoto 2 (OL2) plant unit was connected to…
Finland scales up investment to boost space industry
Business Finland has invested 41 million euros in Finnish space and defense technology company ICEYE, marking a significant step in…
Govt starts parliamentary debate on debt brake
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Wednesday held a parliamentary debate on strengthening Finland's debt sustainability, said a…
Majority of Finnish exporters support EU countermeasures to US tariffs: survey
More than half of Finnish export companies want the European Union (EU) to respond to U.S. tariffs with equivalent countermeasures,…
Finnish researchers develop degradable solar cell module used in agriculture
Scientists at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have unveiled a biodegradable solar cell module designed for use in…
Govt forecasts slow growth of Finnish economy due to tariffs
Finland’s economy is recovering from recession, but trade disputes and uncertainty are delaying faster growth, according to the…
Cargo handling at Helsinki Port drops slightly in Jan-May
The total volume of cargo transported through the Port of Helsinki was 5.8 million tonnes in January-May period, which is 0.7% less…