Economy
The City of Vantaa is preparing to launch large-scale co-determination negotiations as part of efforts to address its deepening financial crisis. The proposed measures, which could affect up to 8,500 municipal employees, aim to achieve savings of approximately €15 million, according to reports from Helsingin Sanomat (HS)
Economy
Finland is on track to comply with the EU’s excessive deficit procedure this year, but the government’s current measures may fall short in 2027 and 2028, according to a new report by the Economic Policy Council. The council, which assesses Finland’s fiscal policy at the request of
Politics
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has decided to withhold recruitment permits for four employers in the wild berry sector due to identified ambiguities and negligence in their operations. The decision temporarily prohibits these companies from hiring workers from third countries, affecting both work-based residence permits and seasonal work permits
Economy
Finland’s state debt interest payments are projected to reach €4.3 billion next year, a figure equivalent to the total operating expenses of the police over four years, Yle’s operations for approximately seven years, or current subsidies to social and health care (sote) organisations for about 16 years.
Climate
Finland’s largest groundwater reserves continue to shrink, raising concerns over well water availability and quality, despite rainfall in late July that temporarily raised water levels in some of the country’s biggest lakes. While large lakes have seen some recovery, many natural-state lakes—particularly in Lake Finland—remain
Economy
Finland’s engineering and metal product industry has seen its workforce return to its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, according to the latest order backlog and employment survey by Technology Industries of Finland. By the end of June 2026, the sector employed 138,200 people, matching the peak
Crime
Puuilo has taken measures to secure bidet showers in several of its stores after a wave of thefts targeting the products, particularly in Southern Finland. The company’s CEO, Juha Saarela, confirmed that in fewer than ten locations—primarily in the Greater Helsinki area (MTV Uutiset)—bidet showers, especially higher-
Economy
The Kymenlaakso Wellbeing Services County has been authorized to begin extensive co-determination negotiations covering its entire staff, following a decision by the Regional Administrative Authority. The move comes as the county seeks to address significant financial challenges, with measures expected to include staff reductions and recruitment restrictions. The Regional
Crime
A data security breach at residential property developer Bonava may have exposed sensitive customer information, the company has confirmed. The incident, detected after a notification from Swedish police on 27 July, targeted Bonava’s customer relationship management and complaint handling system, potentially compromising personal data (Helsingin Sanomat). The breach may
Economy
The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) has issued a favourable statement to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, confirming that Posiva’s encapsulation plant and final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel in Eurajoki meets all legal safety requirements. The assessment, submitted on 4 August 2026, removes a
Economy
The Finnish government has finalized its 2025 budget proposal, outlining €4.8 billion in savings while maintaining a deficit of €12.9 billion. Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns Party) presented key highlights of the budget on Tuesday, confirming that the measures align with previously agreed government policies. The full budget
Economy
S-Mobile and S-Pankki have reported significant technical disruptions affecting customers since Monday morning. The issues primarily involve difficulties logging into the services, with some users unable to access their accounts at all. S-Pankki confirmed to MTV Uutiset that the disruptions impact both its online banking platform and