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30/12/2011
Seven innovative Finnish companies among Red Herring 100 finalists
Finland has the most finalists for the Red Herring 100...

29/12/2011
Kesko Group's sales increased by 7.4 % during November
Kesko’s car and machinery sales up by 32.3%.

28/12/2011
New businesses respond to growing demand for local food in Finland
Finnish consumers are increasingly interested in shorter and...

27/12/2011
Academica opens highly eco-efficient data center in Helsinki
Waste heat from the data center can provide heating and hot...

23/12/2011
Redesigned budget store Alepa to open at Helsinki Vantaa airport.
Redesigned budget store Alepa to open at Helsinki Vantaa...

22/12/2011
Time magazine ranks touch screen technology by Finnish company Senseg among 50 best inventions
Senseg’s technology brings the feel of textures, contours...

21/12/2011
Finnish company Lappset to build Angry Birds activity parks with Rovio
Rovio and Lappset aim to bring together the digital world...

20/12/2011
Finland’s Rovaniemi rated among top global Christmas destinations
International magazines Reader’s Digest, Tatler and Forbes...

20/12/2011
Centre for timber and ecological construction planned in northern Finland
The construction of a new multi-storey wooden building in...

19/12/2011
Finnish city Kuopio is growing centre for expertise in gene-based medicines
Merck & Co out-licences the development of a portfolio...

19/12/2011
Finnish company G-cluster boosted by Intel Capital investment
G-cluster is recruiting product developers and looking for...

16/12/2011
First biobank opens in Finland
Samples from the Finnish Hematology Register and Biobank can...

16/12/2011
Angry Birds topples Google to become top mobile advertiser
Angry birds developers Rovio market operation director (CMO)...

14/12/2011
IBM sets up Incubator in Finland
IBM marks its 75-year journey in Finland with the setting up...

13/12/2011
Functional materials research in Finland is open to international partners
Aalto University School of Chemical Technology is looking to...

12/12/2011
Arctic Trucks starts operations in Finland
Icelandic company Arctic Trucks modifies 4WD vehicles for...

09/12/2011
Ur&Penn to open 60 watch and fashion stores in Finland
Swedish watch and fashion chain Ur&Penn plans to conquer...

08/12/2011
Gigantic 33-storey hotel planned to go up in Helsinki’s Jätkäsaari
A 33-storey hotel is planned to be built in Helsinki’s...

07/12/2011
Labour Institute forecasts high growth for Finland this year
Industry, construction and business services are the fastest...

06/12/2011
Brisk Christmas sales expected in Finland’s retail trade
New survey shows that consumers and retailers expect...

05/12/2011
Focus on better design creates new business opportunities in Finland
World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 project and a commitment...

02/12/2011
Brothers opens ninth men’s fashion store in Finland
The Swedish company RNB Retail and Brands is aiming to...

01/12/2011
Polaric project improves performance of organic electronics and reduces costs
The POLARIC project is a good example of Finland’s dynamic...

30/11/2011
H&M to open five new stores in Finland on 2012
Swedish fashion chain H&M currently has 44 stores in...

29/11/2011
CSC to construct highly eco-efficient data center in northern Finland
Renforsin Ranta business park in Kajaani offers...

29/11/2011
Ramboll grows in Finland through acquisitions
Ramboll is now the largest management consultancy in Finland...

28/11/2011
Online grocery sales in Finland looking for a growth model
Online grocery shopping in Finland has a strong future...

25/11/2011
Finland launches project to support Living Labs activities
Products and services improve when they are developed in...

24/11/2011
Turnover in Finland’s service industries increased by 7.3% in June to August
Administrative and support service activities enjoyed the...

23/11/2011
Planning and consultancy sector orders up in Finland
Increasing export projects and the recovery of the...

22/11/2011
Atos builds world’s most eco-efficient data center in Helsinki
International IT giant Atos says it is building the world’s...

22/11/2011
Studies show Finland has great potential for wind energy
A wind power plant can now get a building permit directly on...

22/11/2011
Europe’s largest full-range soy protein plant to be built in Finland
Finnprotein Ltd, an early-stage soy processing company...

22/11/2011
Finland's retail trade sales up by 7.7% in September
Wholesale trade sales increased by 6.7% and motorvehicle...

21/11/2011
Finnair to turn Helsinki into a major hub for flights to Asia
Finnair is looking for a partner to expand its services in...

18/11/2011
Finnish gaming company RedLynx is acquired by Ubisoft
RedLynx’s Trials is one of the best-selling games ever on...

17/11/2011
Innovative mobile shop trend is growing in Finland
Mobile shops can combine distribution of locally grown food...

17/11/2011
Finnish companies Beneq and Moventas win Later Stage Awards
Beneq wins the Best New Materials category and Moventas...

16/11/2011
Finnish gaming industry revenue to reach EUR 165 million this year
Finnish company Rovio, developer of the Angry Birds game, is...

15/11/2011
Companies actively involved in Helsinki World Design Capital 2012
Helsinki WDC 2012 programme includes 250 projects and over...

14/11/2011
Lufthansa to start daily Helsinki-Berlin flights
First flight timed to coincide with the opening of the new...

14/11/2011
Nordic clothing chains dominate the Finnish market
Finnish consumers spend EUR 1 billion on clothes from...

11/11/2011
Wärtsilä and European Investment Bank agree on EUR 150 million loan for R&D activities
Wärtsilä’s research will benefit the transport and energy...

10/11/2011
Seven is recruiting more product developers in Finland
Developed in Finland, Seven’s Open Channel mobile traffic...

09/11/2011
Innovative methods developed for construction planning in Finland
New online services enable the participation of residents in...

08/11/2011
Hong Kong/Finland: Governments renew partnership in ICT
Finland and Hong Kong have renewed a memorandum of...

07/11/2011
Positive growth expectations for Finnish shopping centres
Environmental responsibility is the most important trend...

03/11/2011
Anglo-American announces major mineral discovery in northern Finland
Test drilling has revealed high concetrations of nickel and...

03/11/2011
Consumer spending on e-commerce increased by 15% in Finland
Finns spent more than EUR 5 billion in online purchases...

02/11/2011
EMBA programme at Finland’s Aalto University ranked the best in Nordic countries
According to the Financial Times comparison of management...

01/11/2011
PRUPIM acquires first property in Finland
One of world’s leading investors purchases retail property...

01/11/2011
Sartorius acquires liquid handling business of Finnish company Biohit
Sartorius expects significant growth from expanding its...

31/10/2011
Next generation allergy vaccines to be developed in Finland
Desentum Oy will use gene technology patented by  VTT...

31/10/2011
Finland’s business services sector enjoys robust growth
Financial management and management consultancy services...

28/10/2011
Manufacturing records 8.1% turnover growth in Finland in May - July
The chemical industry and textile, clothing and leather...

28/10/2011
Skype is recruiting ICT superstars in Finland
Skype is looking for software developers, quality engineers...

26/10/2011
Microsoft donates more than EUR 1.8 million to Finnish universities
Microsoft has many ongoing research projects with Finnish...

25/10/2011
Tenders invited for three gold and multimetal prospects in Finland
The latest prospects in Finland 's booming mining sector are...

24/10/2011
House construction and property market remain lively in Finland
New house construction is continuing at a record pace in the...

21/10/2011
Finnish service industries enjoyed good turnover growth in May to July
Administrative and support service activities had 12%...

20/10/2011
Vaasa obvious choice for Prokon
An investment process that has continued for about a year...

20/10/2011
Finland to increase construction of timber-frame apartment buildings
Timber-frame apartments could make up 20% of new apartment...

19/10/2011
Ikea’s sales increases by 19% in Finland
A total of 6.5 million customers visited Ikea stores in...

18/10/2011
Russian visitors boost Finland’s retail and services sectors
In 2010 Russian visitors spent almost EUR 260 million in the...

17/10/2011
New biobank law proposed in Finland
New law aims to promote research with human samples in...

17/10/2011
Finland and USA strengthen cooperation in wireless communication
New virtual institute aims to solve mobile data transmission...

14/10/2011
Four Finnish cleantech companies among Later Stage Award TOP 30 Finalists
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14/10/2011
Unique Wood City planned for Helsinki
SRV and Stora Enso’s proposed Wood City in the Jätkäsaari...

13/10/2011
Major wellbeing centre planned in Tuusula, Finland
New centre will provide accommodation and diverse services...

13/10/2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers enjoys 7% turnover growth in Finland
PwC’s consultancy services turnover increased by 20%...

12/10/2011
Tatarstan to establish technology centre in Lahti, Finland
Tatarstan will conduct product development and research work...

11/10/2011
Finland’s national output grew by 4.9% in July
Primary production up by 7%, secondary production by 4% and...

11/10/2011
New cargo and passenger ferry route between Finland and Estonia
Cargo ferry line Navirail will operate five times a week...

10/10/2011
New electronic air traffic control system for Helsinki Airport
New system will ensure even smoother and more effective...

10/10/2011
Ericsson to establish R&D centre in Oulu, Finland
Oulu’s position as a centre for wireless communications...

07/10/2011
Finland looks for more private welfare services providers
Finland’s rapidly ageing population is increasing the demand...

07/10/2011
Global Creativity Index ranks Finland best for technology and talent
Finland is a global leader in the number of researchers per...

06/10/2011
HRM Partners connects former Nokia employees with new companies
The availability of experienced ex-Nokia employees is a...

06/10/2011
Finland has world’s second most competitive IT industry
Finland’s IT industry is ranked second in the world after...

05/10/2011
United States to invest USD 100 million in innovation centre in Helsinki
Energy efficiency is one of the key research sectors of the...

05/10/2011
International architectural competition for Helsinki’s Central Library
The Central Library will be a new kind of meeting place for...

04/10/2011
Capgemini is recruiting 200 IT professionals and new talent in Finland
Capgemini’s business is growing fast in all sectors in...

04/10/2011
Chinese city Wuxi to open innovation centre in Lahti, Finland
Cooperation with Lahti Science and Business Park provides...

03/10/2011
Growing tourism from Russia boosts investments in south-east Finland
Major investments are underway in tourism facilities,...

03/10/2011
Innovation and competitiveness from wood
Wood is one of Finland’s most important raw materials and it...

29/09/2011
Turnover and profitability improved in Finland’s business services in 2010
Management consultancy, health services and personnel...

27/09/2011
Electronic guidance display card piloted at Helsinki Airport
Display cards guide transfer passengers to their boarding...

26/09/2011
Finland’s retail sector turnover and profitability improved in 2010
Turnover in the wholesale trade increased by 8.9% and car...

23/09/2011
Nokia and IBM are latest partners to join World Design Capital Helsinki 2012
World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 offers a platform for...

22/09/2011
Google’s new energy efficient data center opens in Finland
Finland’s climate and easy availability seawater for cooling...

21/09/2011
Steve Blank invests in two start-up companies in Finland
Renowned entrepreneur Steve Blank visited Finland last week...

20/09/2011
Swedish fashion chain KappAhl aims for 70 stores in Finland
Norwegian women’s fashion chain Cubus is also planning to...

19/09/2011
Top Finnish medical researchers awarded ERC Advanced Grants
Three Finnish professors have received European Research...

19/09/2011
Finnish companies expect IT services to be outsourced
IT maintenance and support will be outsourced and software...

16/09/2011
Pop-up shops offer the latest trends and seasonal products
Having gained a great deal of popularity in Finland and...

15/09/2011
Funding available for innovative service concepts in Finland
High-risk service innovations can get funding from Tekes –...

12/09/2011
Minister calls for more wooden apartment buildings in Finland
Wood construction is currently attracting great interest in...

09/09/2011
Finland among least malware infected countries in the world
Research by Microsoft shows that Finland is successful in...

09/09/2011
Grocery trade competition under investigation in Finland
Finnish Competition Authority investigates the role of the...

08/09/2011
Finland ranked fourth in Global Competitiveness Report
Finland’s strengths include innovation, higher education and...

08/09/2011
High food prices prompt calls for more competition in Finland
Finnish consumers would benefit from the entry of foreign...

08/09/2011
Transformed Kluuvi shopping centre to open in Helsinki in October
Dutch owners ING REIM have created a new concept for Kluuvi,...

07/09/2011
Metsä-Botnia in plans to construct a biorefinery in Finland
Biogas produced from renewable wood materials would produce...

07/09/2011
Finnair aims to double Asian flights by 2020
Finnair celebrates its fast connection to Singapore by...

06/09/2011
City of Porvoo considers new Outlet centre in southern Finland
Finnish municipalities are increasingly interested in Outlet...

06/09/2011
Spotify opens office in Finland
Swedish music streaming service Spotify aims to become the...

05/09/2011
Green Mining programme launched in Finland
Research organisations from abroad are welcome to cooperate...

05/09/2011
TeliaSonera plans to extend 4G network in Helsinki and main cities in Finland
Development of 4G network is driven by demand for mobile...

02/09/2011
Finnish Lapland attracts more Russian and Chinese tourists
Tourism companies in Lapland are looking for international...

01/09/2011
Atos builds world’s most eco-efficient data center in Helsinki
Heat produced by the new data centre will provide heating...

01/09/2011
Helsinki set for record tourism year
Tourism increased by a record 8% in the first half of the...

31/08/2011
Cosmetics chain Kiehl’s opens flagship store at Kämp Galleria in Helsinki
Kiehl’s plans to expand its Finnish operation in the...

28/08/2011
Flybe Nordic enters budget airline market in Finland and Nordic countries
Owned by Flybe and Finnair, newly formed Flybe Nordic takes...

25/08/2011
Samsung selects Finnish universities for SAIT GRO research funding
Aalto University’s medical research and Tampere University...

25/08/2011
Arbitron Inc. acquires Zokem, a Finnish mobile audience measurement and analytics firm
The Finnish research and technology company expands...

23/08/2011
Finnish timber housing has excellent market potential
Timber apartment blocks could have a 10% market share by...

22/08/2011
Search for rare earth metals can accelerate mining boom in Finland
North and east Finland are among the most promising areas...

19/08/2011
Rovio’s success and ex-Nokia engineers boosts entrepreneurship in Finland
Finland’s world class mobile skills attract international...

19/08/2011
Finland exceeds EU energy saving goals but looks for more efficiency
Challenges related to climate and energy policies require...

17/08/2011
Finnish economy is growing steadily
National output increased by 2.5% in June and by 3.4% from...

17/08/2011
Coor acquires Finnish facilities management company Lujapalvelut
Coor Service Management aims to be the leading facility...

16/08/2011
Finnish researchers call for more customer-centred approach by food retailers
The dominant food retailers should be more flexible in...

16/08/2011
Service architecture competition for innovative wellbeing services in Finland
The City of Vantaa has commissioned Ramboll Management...

16/08/2011
Finland ranked second in ITIF innovation and competitiveness comparison
Finland’s strengths include its human capital, investments...

15/08/2011
Pop-up shops a new trend in Finland?
Finnish electronics retailer Verkkokauppa.com will offer...

12/08/2011
Finnish cities attract one billion euro investment into new shopping
New shopping centre projects are now concentrated in the...

12/08/2011
Finnish companies’ business growth is stable despite more uncertainty
Production and sales are forecast to remain on the rise in...

12/08/2011
Confidence in Finland’s services and retail sectors remains above EU average
Sales growth expected to continue in the services and retail...

11/08/2011
Greenstep’s online service helps companies find investors in Finland
Investor search service developed by Finnish financial...

10/08/2011
Advertising in Finland needs more creative ideas
Advertising in Finland lacks courage and the ability to...

09/08/2011
Finnish grocery stores report good business after 9pm
Extended opening hours are attracting specific customer...

08/08/2011
Longer opening hours boost sales in Finnish retail chain
S-Group’s Alepa enjoyed 11.4% sales growth in 2010 after...

08/08/2011
Finnish companies first to make SEPA payment with a mobile phone
Mobile phone payment system developed by Finnish company...

01/08/2011
Foreign business trips by Finnish residents increased in 2010
Latest travel statistics show that both work and leisure...

01/08/2011
Finland’s retail sector duopoly continues to strengthen
Many Finnish consumers would like to see more competition in...

28/07/2011
First Ikano shopping centre to open in Finland in 2012
Located in Kuopio, eastern Finland, the Ikano complex is...

26/07/2011
Finland’s optical sector enjoyed 5.2% growth in 2010
Small companies still have almost a quarter of the market...

25/07/2011
Global distribution deal for Finnish pirate game Raven’s Cry
American company Topware Interactive will publish the pirate...

18/07/2011
Nights spent by foreign tourists in Finland up by 20% in April
The number of overnight stays by Russian tourists increased...

14/07/2011
Ascom acquires Finnish healthcare communication company Miratel
Acquisition based on Miratel's market leading position for...

11/07/2011
Flybe and Finnair acquire Finnish Commuter Airlines
Europe’s largest regional airline expects to deliver new...

05/07/2011
Finland ranked fifth in INSEAD’s Global Innovation Index
Major strengths of Finland’s innovation environment include...

04/07/2011
OECD report ranks Finland as one of the most entrepreneurial countries
Finland has good availability of capital for growth-oriented...

01/07/2011
Seven to establish product development centre in Helsinki
Finland has better availability of software engineers and a...

30/06/2011
Tourism to Finland increased by 9% in 2010
The number of visitors from Russia increased by almost...

28/06/2011
Holiday villas and apartments selling well in Saimaa Gardens resort in Finland
Saimaa Gardens will be the largest tourism and leisure...

27/06/2011
Efficiency and environment major factors in choice of business premises in Finland
New survey by Skanska reveals that companies in Finland are...

27/06/2011
Finland has room for a chain of delicatessen stores
A chain of delicatessen stores would spice up the Finnish...

23/06/2011
Record number of cruise liners expected in Helsinki this summer
A water bus, free mobile app and other new services will be...

23/06/2011
Finland enjoys positive outlook according to Ernst & Young Eurozone Forecast
Forecast expects 4.1% growth in Finland this year, with...

20/06/2011
Turnover in Finland’s service industries grew by 8.9% in first quarter
Fastest growth enjoyed by administrative and support...

17/06/2011
Finland’s specialty retailers announce results for 2010
Good sales growth was recorded for hardware and construction...

15/06/2011
Finland needs a wider range of hotels
There is a lack of luxury guesthouses and budget hotel...

15/06/2011
Domestic leisure trips with overnight stays up by 40% in Finland
The number of trips abroad with overnight stays also...

14/06/2011
EU to ease constraints on digital markets
Finnish company Kwantic Oy launches the first test...

13/06/2011
Monocle ranks Helsinki as world’s most liveable city
Good public services, low crime, longer opening hours and...

13/06/2011
Finnish retail market has room for new convenience store chain
Jorma Tuukkanen, founder of the Siwa retail chain, believes...

10/06/2011
Finland’s new Mining Act comes into force at the beginning of July
The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency will become the new...

08/06/2011
Nights spent by foreign tourists in Finland up by 10% in March
The number of overnight stays by Russian visitors increased...

08/06/2011
Finnish company Beneq is Winner of Red Herring's Top 100 Europe prize
Finnish thin film equipment provider Beneq embodies the...

07/06/2011
Helsinki’s business property market shows signs of recovery
Helsinki’s city centre has maintained its strong position in...

07/06/2011
University of Helsinki researchers develop new 3D X-ray method
New direct tomography with chemical-bond contrast provides...

06/06/2011
Finnish consumer express confidence in the economy and personal finances
Finland’s retail trade continues on a strong growth path...

06/06/2011
Positive outlook for Finland’s industrial and construction sectors
Confidence indicators show continued improvement during the...

31/05/2011
Swedish shoe retailer Skopunkten to open stores in Finland
Skopunkten’s first budget shoe stores will be launched in...

30/05/2011
Outlet stores become popular in Finland
But Finland is still waiting for its first real Outlet...

27/05/2011
Call for greater private sector role in Finland’s healthcare system
More competition between the public and private sectors...

26/05/2011
French children’s fashion chain DPAM opens store in Helsinki
DPAM chooses Kamppi shopping centre for its first store in...

25/05/2011
Fenix Outdoor acquires Finnish outdoor products retailer Partioaitta
Swedish outdoor retail chain Naturkompaniet gains 12 stores...

24/05/2011
Finnish computers among the most secure in the world
Only 2.3 of every 1000 computers in Finland are infected by...

24/05/2011
Plans for tourism village in historic Taalintehdas on Finland’s southern coast
New architecture, renovated historic buildings and a coastal...

24/05/2011
Etera is building three office blocks in Helsinki city centre
Architectural competitions are underway for two office...

23/05/2011
Finnish company Beneq is a Finalist for the 2011 Red Herring Top 100 Europe
Beneq specialises in atomic layer deposition (ALD) and...

23/05/2011
Finland’s ON24 makes breakthrough in online furniture sales
With sales up by 35%, the future for online furniture retail...

20/05/2011
Retail sector jobs are most attractive for the Finns
Finnish and international retailers come out on top in new...

19/05/2011
Finland’s infrastructure ranked highly
The excellent education system and the reliability of the...

19/05/2011
Finns see sustainable tourism and eco-tourism as growing trends
Survey by the travel agency Apollomatkat Kuoni also reveals...

19/05/2011
World’s largest terrestrial wind turbine to be built in Finland
Kotka Energy Ltd is planning to construct a 5.5 MW wind...

18/05/2011
Finnish pharmaceutical company Faron reports positive clinical trial results
Faron is developing a drug for acute lung injuries for which...

18/05/2011
Nokia lay-offs release Finnish mobile software expertise
Rovio’s Peter Vesterbacka believes that the increased...

17/05/2011
Major shopping centre to be constructed in Lempäälä, central Finland
The Idea-Areena shopping centre is planned to host car...

17/05/2011
Finland’s Tieto Corporation wins Green Enterprise IT Award
The heat produced by Tieto’s highly energy efficient data...

16/05/2011
New routes from Finland by Belavia, Blue1 and Ryanair
Belavia will launch the first direct flights between Finland...

16/05/2011
Outlook for the Finnish property market
The improving outlook for the Finnish economy strengthens...

12/05/2011
International ideas competition for planning Helsinki's South Harbour
South Harbour competition aims to provide Helsinki's...

12/05/2011
India’s Kingfisher Airlines and Finnair start partnership
Cooperation improves connectivity between European and Asian...

09/05/2011
Finland’s national output increased by 8% in February
Brisk growth continues in Finland’s primary production,...

09/05/2011
McDonald’s takes 1200 employees on incentive travel trip to Finnish Lapland
Incentive travel business in Lapland is now recovering after...

06/05/2011
Turnover of Finnish cleantech companies was EUR 17.9 billion in 2010
Finnish Cleantech companies expect 9.6% growth in 2011, with...

05/05/2011
Finland is surprisingly good location for solar energy
Solar energy production has good potential in Finland,...

05/05/2011
Finland’s furniture retail sales increased by 6.1% in February
The furniture sector needs new ideas to transform itself,...

04/05/2011
Finnish marketing communications companies’ sales margins up by 10.4% in 2010
Digital, media and advertising agencies enjoyed the best...

03/05/2011
Second promising gold deposit discovered in Kittilä in northern Finland
Test samples have contained up to 28g of gold per ton.

03/05/2011
Finland’s retails sales per square metre up by 26% from 2004
Turnover has increased while the surface area of actual...

02/05/2011
Arthur Buchardt plans a new five star hotel in Helsinki
Norwegian investor Buchardt wants to invest EUR 100 million...

29/04/2011
Budget airlines launch more routes from Finland
Wizz Air, Ryanair and Norwegian are all launching new routes...

28/04/2011
Russian fertilizer company to open export terminal in Port in Kotka, Finland
Fertilog Oy will transport its fertilizer by train from...

28/04/2011
Finland’s DIY hardware sales increased by 10.7% in 2010
Total hardware sales reached EUR 4.14 billion in 2010

27/04/2011
Finland is among European leaders in innovation activities
Companies in Finland spent about EUR 7 billion on product...

27/04/2011
Growing market for climbing facilities in Finland
Tampere Climbing Centre is already expanding after just one...

27/04/2011
Finland’s construction sector is booming
The number of unsold apartments is at a record low and...

25/04/2011
Finnish hotel chains interested in Porvoo Art Factory development
The Art Factory will become a major new culture and congress...

21/04/2011
Byggmax opens new stores and expands operations in Finland
The Swedish building supplies chain has quickly doubled the...

20/04/2011
European Games Developer Federation moves headquarters to Finland
Finland’s games sector has grown rapidly to become one of...

20/04/2011
Finland ranked third in Global Information Technology Report
Finland among the global leaders for ICT readiness and...

20/04/2011
Finland’s updated tourism policy aims to boost business activity
The Finnish government announces wide-ranging policy...

19/04/2011
Turnover in Finland’s service industries grows by 9.1%
The latest statistics show strong turnover growth across all...

19/04/2011
TCG Lifesciences Group acquires Finnish company Software Point
American company TCG Lifesciences Group buys its long-term...

19/04/2011
Finland sets new mining production record of 70 million tons
Brisk growth expected to continue with mining production...

18/04/2011
Vapiano to open first restaurant in Finland
New restaurant in Helsinki’s city centre aims to attract...

18/04/2011
Strong growth in cargo and passenger traffic at the Port of Helsinki
First quarter statistics show 9% increase in cargo traffic...

14/04/2011
Large-scale biomass gasification plant to be constructed in Finland
Vaskiluodon Voima power station aims to cut its coal use by...

14/04/2011
Finland’s retail trade sales grew by 6.5% in February
Total trade sales have increased by 12.2% during the first...

14/04/2011
Finland attracts more Germans to take cottage vacations
New campaign aims to double the number of German tourists...

13/04/2011
Finland’s cleantech companies benefit from seed funding opportunities
Three new cleantech investment funds were established in...

13/04/2011
New fire regulations create opportunities for wood construction companies
Multi-storey wooden buildings are expected to multiply...

13/04/2011
Ratos acquires Finnish movie theatre group Finnkino
Outlook for the Finnish movie theatre market is positive,...

12/04/2011
Aditro Logistics opens logistics centre in Turku, Finland
Turku's good communications and geographical position makes...

12/04/2011
Danish Boyum IT acquires Finnish company PWS Data Oy
Boyum IT strengthens its leading market position for SAP...

11/04/2011
Convenience stores could fill gap in Finland’s retail market
Jorma Tuukkonen, founder of the retail chain Siwa, believes...

11/04/2011
Tax free sales are growing fast in Eastern Finland
Lappeenranta and Imatra have become popular shopping...

08/04/2011
Zizzi and H&M to open new clothes stores in Finland
 The Danish and Swedish clothes retailers plan a significant...

08/04/2011
All-inclusive holidays a growing trend among Finnish tourists
Finnish travel agents report significant increase in demand...

07/04/2011
Finland is a safe, friendly location for conventions
In Finland in 2010, a total of 61,371 visitors participated...

07/04/2011
Finland’s private care service sector has good growth prospects
Companies offering private care services are profitable in...

07/04/2011
Itäkeskus is biggest shopping centre in the Helsinki region
Helsinki’s three biggest shopping centres had total sales of...

06/04/2011
Number of international visitors to Finland increased in summer 2010
Total spending by the visitors to Finland increased by a...

06/04/2011
First Quantum announces higher ore reserves at Kevitsa in Finland
First Quantum is now looking at opportunities to scale up...

05/04/2011
Subsidy system for electricity produced from renewable energy sources comes into use
Press  release...

05/04/2011
Disney acquires Finnish HTML5 engine developer Rocket Pack
Rocket Pack’s engine will help Disney to develop games that...

04/04/2011
Demand for travel and restaurant services is growing in Finland
Strong performance of the sector in the final quarter of...

04/04/2011
Finland’s shopping centres enjoyed strong growth in 2010
Total sales and the number of customers in Finnish shopping...

01/04/2011
Finland’s public deficit and debt remain within EU reference values
Finland's general government debt was 48.4% in 2010 and the...

01/04/2011
Pro Luomu promotes the development and growth of the network for organic products
The new Pro Luomu association has been established to...

31/03/2011
Positive outlook for Finland’s wood products and business services sectors
The wood products and business services sectors both...

31/03/2011
Port of Helsinki enjoys growth in cargo and passenger traffic despite cold winter
In January - February cargo traffic was up by 9% and the...

30/03/2011
Finland’s retail trade sales grew by 5% in February 2011
Sales growth in daily consumer goods, groceries and the...

29/03/2011
SRV Group wins tender to develop major commercial centre in Helsinki
The Kalasatama Centre project also includes six associated...

28/03/2011
Demand for analytics software in Finland increased by over 50% in 2010
SAS Institute responds to growing demand by integrating...

28/03/2011
Swedish staffing agency Uniflex starts operations in Finland
The profit margins of staffing service companies in Finland...

25/03/2011
Danish and German companies win Finland’s E2 Timber Development Competition
Winning proposals by Bjarke Ingels Group BIG and Arup GmbH...

24/03/2011
Finland’s growth forecast for 2011 revised up to 3.6%
Export-driven growth of the Finnish economy is set to...

24/03/2011
Overnight stays by foreign tourists in Finland increased by 9% in January 2011
Russian tourists made up more than half of the total and...

23/03/2011
National logistics centre proposed for Seinäjoki in western Finland
Roves industrial area has excellent traffic connections and...

22/03/2011
Finland amends law affecting the location of large specialty retail stores
Large furniture, car and hardware stores now come under the...

22/03/2011
Work starts on construction of tallest wooden apartment block in Finland
Demand for pleasant wooden apartment block areas is...

21/03/2011
Finland-based Picosun starts production of fully automated HVM batch reactor for c-Si passivation
Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) systems developed by Picosun...

21/03/2011
Tourism becomes more profitable in Rovaniemi, capital of Finnish Lapland
The number of tourists in Rovaniemi is growing and people...

21/03/2011
High turnover growth in Finland’s service industries
Finnish service industries grew by 8.5% during the final...

18/03/2011
Hunter’s Friend establishes operation in Finland to serve its European customers
Finland offers ideal location for American bowhunting...

18/03/2011
Angry Birds secures $42 million investment
Rovio, the company behind the popular Angry Birds game, has...

17/03/2011
Norwegian and airBaltic launch new flights in Finland
Norwegian enters Finland’s internal market and airBaltic...

17/03/2011
Rental office space in Finland remains reasonably priced
Nordic City Report says new office space in Helsinki’s...

16/03/2011
Bilingual Vaasa becomes major call centre cluster in Finland
Many companies are locating their call centres in the...

16/03/2011
Unique cancer treatment available in Finland
Boneca Corporation’s Boron neutron capture therapy has been...

15/03/2011
Finland’s ICT sector and Motiva research energy efficient datacenters
The project will produce monitoring guidelines and...

15/03/2011
AMSC and The Switch significantly expand wind business through acquisition
Power technology companies The Switch and American...

14/03/2011
Wooden apartment blocks could become export success story for Finland
WoodInno, a Competence Centre for Wooden Constructions...

11/03/2011
Nokia Siemens Networks wins innovation award
Nokia Siemens Networks has won an award for its Next...

07/03/2011
Finnish consumers show increasing demand for locally produced food
Finland’s market for locally produced food predicted to grow...

03/03/2011
Finnish company Seulo expands its innovative online grocery store
Demand for organic, locally produced and environmentally...

02/03/2011
Helsinki ranked 8th most attractive real estate investment destination in Europe
Helsinki jumps up in the rankings of the Emerging Trends in...

28/02/2011
Finland needs hundreds of service centres for the elderly
The transformation of Finland’s care system for the elderly...

28/02/2011
Positive outlook for Finland’s specialty retail trade
Health products, gold, watches and fashion retailers are...

25/02/2011
Strong consumer confidence in the economy in Finland
February’s consumer confidence indicator shows optimism in...

24/02/2011
Finland’s technical trade sales increased by 16% in 2010
Final quarter of 2010 saw growth of around 30% in the sales...

23/02/2011
Online sales of clothing products are growing in Finland
Mothers of young children are especially active in using the...

22/02/2011
Finnish company launches international recruitment service joberate.com
New online service from Kiitos Consulting Ltd offers an easy...

22/02/2011
New concentrations of logistics areas in Southern Finland
The opening of the Vuosaari Harbour has had a major impact...

21/02/2011
Fotodynamic therapy developed at the University of Helsinki fights cancer
Combined with surgical treatment, fotodynamic therapy can...

21/02/2011
City of Helsinki may sell major properties in the city centre
Many landmark buildings may become available to private...

18/02/2011
Finnish game Angry Birds wins Best Mobile App award
Rovio’s Angry Birds game has sold more than 50 million...

18/02/2011
Fast turnover growth for Finland’s service industries
Transportation and storage sector recorded 12.4% growth in...

16/02/2011
Neste Oil to develop high-yield rapeseed varieties for biodiesel
The Finnish companies Neste Oil, Boreal Kasvinjalostus and...

16/02/2011
Innovative Finnish company Globe Hope launches sailing bag with solar panels
The new Sifti bag is ideal for charging mobile phones and...

15/02/2011
Endomines commences production at the Pampalo Gold Mine in eastern Finland.
Swedish company Endomines AB expects the mine to produce...

15/02/2011
Major business park and Retail Stadium planned in southern Finland
The Focus business park will be located near the rapidly...

14/02/2011
Genworth Index ranks Finnish households among the most financially secure in Europe
Stable Finland remains relatively financially secure for the...

14/02/2011
Seven Finnish companies among top 25 finalists in Nordic Cleantech Open competition.
Finnish cleantech start-ups have a real opportunity for a...

14/02/2011
Digital marketing research to boost Finnish industrial companies
A one million euro research project at the Jyväskylä...

11/02/2011
Finnish company Oncos Therapeutics leads development of novel cancer therapies
Oncos Therapeutics’ next generation oncolytic viruses...

11/02/2011
Russians have spent EUR 300m on property in Finland
Summer cottages in eastern Finland are popular among...

10/02/2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel acquires Finnish market leader Kaleva Travel
Global business travel leader CWT will benefit from Kaleva...

10/02/2011
Swedish law firm Magnusson launches Helsinki office
Establishing an office in Finland is part of Magnusson’s...

09/02/2011
Finland’s grocery trade enjoyed good growth in December 2010
Large supermarkets, hypermarkets and department stores all...

09/02/2011
Finland’s dynamic gaming industry becomes export success story
Finnish gaming companies are characterised by their...

07/02/2011
Finland’s retail sector investments to grow in 2011
More than half of Finland’s retail sector companies plan to...

07/02/2011
Positive outlook for the Finnish economy in 2011
Production, sales and employment are expected to grow...

07/02/2011
Helsinki Marriott Hotel to open in 2013
The deluxe 272-room waterfront hotel is Marriott’s first in...

06/02/2011
Good Food Centre to be constructed for Helsinki
The City of Helsinki is constructing a Good Food Centre in...

04/02/2011
Finland is ranked third among EU’s innovation leaders
Finland’s strengths include dynamic universities, joint...

04/02/2011
Cross-sector cooperation is key strength of Finnish pharmaceutical industry
Future trends seminar identifies new business opportunities...

03/02/2011
Marketing communications spending set to rise in Finland
Finnish companies expect to advertise more on the web,...

02/02/2011
Finnish research examines the future of specialty retail trade
Research will explore changes in consumers' attitudes and...

02/02/2011
Finnish company Biotie Therapies develops new drug for alcohol dependency
Nalmefene helps to control and limit the intake of alcohol,...

01/02/2011
Finland’s Focus magazine wins Best Redesign award
Striking new visual style wins attracts top prize in the...

01/02/2011
Finland’s first Outlet shopping centre planned in Jorvas
About one million people live within a 40 minute drive from...

31/01/2011
Finnish companies win 2010 Red Herring 100 Global Award
Wireless technology company Pancomp and web analytics...

31/01/2011
Major architectural competition opens in February for Helsinki
Senate Properties and the City of Helsinki are looking for a...

31/01/2011
Recycling server winds Green ICT competition in Finland
Residents, housing companies and refuse collection companies...

30/01/2011
Growth in cargo and passenger traffic in the Port of Helsinki
The port’s unitised cargo traffic developed strongly and...

28/01/2011
Increased demand for international air travel in Finland
Helsinki Airport was the leading airport in Northern Europe...

28/01/2011
Biltema is opening new department stores in Finland
The Swedish retail chain is expanding in Finland with new...

27/01/2011
Finland ranks third in prosperity index
The most prosperous nations in the world also have happy,...

27/01/2011
Norwegian Varner Group to launch Cubus fashion chain in Finland
Following the success of Dressmann menswear, Varner Group is...

26/01/2011
Finnish marketing communication companies expect growth in 2011
Marketing campaigns using traditional media are expected to...

26/01/2011
Finnish energy company St1’s new fuel cuts car emissions by up to 80%
St1’s innovative Etanolix-method turns biowaste and...

25/01/2011
Finnish consumers increasingly use mobile phones for online shopping
Men and under 45 year-olds are most likely to buy products...

25/01/2011
Helsinki explores possible Guggenheim museum in Finland
A concept and development study on the possible museum is...

24/01/2011
Holiday Club Saimaa to attract Russian tourists to eastern Finland
New spa hotel and holiday resort is one of the biggest ever...

24/01/2011
Finnish game Angry Birds nominated for Best Mobile App
Rovio’s hit game Angry Birds has received two nominations in...

21/01/2011
Finnish industrial investment grows
The long-lasting investment slump in Finnish industry is...

21/01/2011
West Metro excavation work is well underway
Metro traffic in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area is expanding...

20/01/2011
Travel agencies in Finland expect a year of growth for foreign travel
Tourism trends among Finnish consumers point towards greater...

20/01/2011
Helsinki - World Design Capital 2010 - is growing rapidly
In Helsinki 250 hectares of waterfront areas will be...

19/01/2011
Good prospects for software business in Finland
Software companies in Finland expect good business from...

19/01/2011
Swedish hotel chain Scandic looks for growth in Finland
Scandic views tourism from Russia as a major growth...

19/01/2011
Business confidence in Finland indicates positive outlook for 2011
Retail and services are currently the most confident sectors...

18/01/2011
Ikea store and new shopping centre to open in Kuopio in 2012
Major new retail development is expected to attracted...

17/01/2011
Etera and Peab develop wooden residential buildings in Helsinki
Pension insurance company Etera is developing the block of...

17/01/2011
CSC locates eco-efficient data center in former paper mill in Northern Finland
CSC — IT Center for Science Ltd datacenter in UPM’s former...

16/01/2011
Influx of Russian tourists boosts Finland’s winter economy
More than 100,000 Russian visitors come to Finland in early...

14/01/2011
Major increase in new car registrations in Finland
The numbers of new cars, vans and cars using ethanol fuel...

14/01/2011
Almost 350 new rental apartments to be built in the Herttoniemi area in Helsinki
Herttoniemi is only one example of the new developments in...

14/01/2011
Retail and services are currently the most confident sectors in Finland
Retail and services are currently the most confident sectors...

14/01/2011
Freight volume growth boosts Finland’s transport sector
Finnish transport companies are now aiming for growth after...

13/01/2011
Tapiola and SRV develop new logistics centre in Vantaa
The logistics property stock keeps expanding in the areas...

13/01/2011
Finnish games hugely popular on mobile phones and Facebook
Finland is now one of the leading game developer countries...

12/01/2011
Media group seeks buyer for cinema and bookshop chains
Media group Sanoma is planning to sell its Finnkino cinema...

12/01/2011
Helsinki-Vantaa chosen as world’s best airport for connections
The British magazine Monocle has selected Helsinki-Vantaa...

11/01/2011
Online retail index reached new high in Finland during December
Online shopping was more popular than ever during the...

11/01/2011
Pension Tapiola bought a new property in Jätkäsaari, Helsinki
Pension Tapiola bought a new property in Jätkäsaari,...

10/01/2011
Regional barometer surveys: rents expected to increase in prime areas
According to the regional barometer surveys, conducted by...

10/01/2011
Finnish game Angry Birds sold over a million downloads over Christmas
Angry Birds was the international gaming phenomenon for...

10/01/2011
Record number of Russian tourists head to Finland
More than 100,000 Russian tourists visit Finland in early...

05/01/2011
Finland’s VVO sets new rental housing record
With 1400 rental housing units worth EUR 200 million under...

05/01/2011
KappAhl has faster sales growth in Finland than in Sweden
Swedish fashion retail chain KappAhl enjoyed 6% growth in...