Companies in Finland are, however, reporting difficulties in recruiting workers to fill vacant positions.... read more

The decline in gas exports from Russia has had a significant impact on the company's operations.... read more

The number of properties in Finland purchased by Russian citizens so far this year is approaching the same amount as for the entirety of 2021.... read more

Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by more than 12 percent in July, surpassing general inflation price hikes. ... read more

Many low-wage workers are struggling to keep up with increasing living costs in the capital region, according to Helsingin Sanomat.... read more

The maximum price of a student meal will be increased by 50 cents from the beginning of October as student restaurants deal with the effects of a rising inflation rate.... read more

Additionally, the Minister of Economic Affairs said that there is nothing in the foreseeable future that would lead to a dip in electricity prices. ... read more

There is no indication that overall alcohol consumption or sales have declined, but rather consumers are drinking more alcohol in bars and restaurants, and importing more from abroad.... read more

A Russian business daily reports that President Vladimir Putin issued a decree which prevents foreign energy companies from selling off their Russian operations without special permission.... read more

Many factors will likely bring retail sales down, according to the Finnish Commerce Federation. ... read more

As interest rates rise, so too do Finland's debt maintenance costs. However, the Finnish economy will also be adversely affected if Russia cuts off Europe's gas supply, a pension firm chief warns.... read more

Motorists responding to the survey said they spent on average 330 euros a month on driving expenses.... read more

Excluding larger cities and the capital region, housing prices rose by 2.3 percent, but in big cities they went up by just 1.4 percent.... read more

July's consumer confidence levels were the lowest since 1995, when Statistics Finland began recording the figures.... read more

Manufacturing of the AMGs will employ about 200 people but won't require the recruitment of new employees, the firm said.... read more

The exceptionally low prices are due to increased wind power production as well as electricity transfer restrictions in the Baltic states.... read more

The employment rate of women rose by two percentage points while that of men basically flatlined.... read more

Based on a deal with the German state, Finnish majority-state-owned Fortum's stake in Uniper will drop from 78% to 56%.... read more

Despite global upheavals this past spring, several Finnish industrial heavy-hitters achieved strong second-quarter results. ... read more

People in Finland are seeking out more affordable products, the financial group says.... read more