Economy - OtsiBotti

Education

Tuition fees reduce number of new international students in Finnish upper secondary and vocational schools

The introduction of tuition fees for students from outside the EU and EEA has led to a decline in new international enrolments in Finnish upper secondary schools and vocational institutions this autumn. While the full impact of the legislative change remains uncertain, early reports indicate a sharp drop in applications,

Economy

Tampere Ends Hopealinjat Operations After Years of Financial Struggles

The City of Tampere has decided to discontinue the operations of Suomen Hopealinja Oy, the largest inland waterway shipping company in the Nordic countries, following years of financial difficulties. The company, fully owned by the city, will cease its services on 30 September, with operations fully wound down by the

Daily Finland: Finns make fewer domestic leisure trips in June

This article is available on another website. Click to continue to Daily Finland

Daily Finland: New duty on products from outside of EU drops online orders

This article is available on another website. Click to continue to Daily Finland

Economy

Finland to deliver advanced weather and aviation safety systems to Indonesia

Finland is set to enhance aviation safety in Indonesia through a major project aimed at strengthening the country’s meteorological services. The initiative, led by Finnish companies and institutions, will provide advanced weather and aviation safety systems to improve flight reliability in one of the world’s largest archipelagic nations.

Daily Finland: Finland ranks lowest in Nordic consumers' financial confidence

This article is available on another website. Click to continue to Daily Finland

Politico: Why Europe cant escape the fallout from $40 trillion US debt woes

This article is available on another website. Click to continue to Politico

Society

Foreign students in Lappeenranta forced into unofficial shared housing due to financial strain and housing shortage

The Lappeenranta Region Student Housing Foundation (LOAS) has reported a rise in unauthorized shared living arrangements among international students, driven by financial difficulties and a lack of affordable housing. The issue has become more visible in recent years as student numbers grow, with LOAS intervening more frequently to address violations

Yle News: Half of Finns fear AI will lead to mass unemployment, survey finds

This article is available on another website. Click to continue to Yle News

Economy

Finland’s job market shows tentative signs of stabilisation as open vacancies rise

Finland’s labour market has recorded its first year-on-year increase in open job vacancies since early 2022, marking a potential halt to a prolonged decline. According to Statistics Finland, there were 29,600 open positions in the second quarter of 2026, a 2% rise compared to the same

Economy

Panda to end nearly century-long chocolate production in Vaajakoski by 2030, sparking local backlash and consumer rush

The iconic Finnish confectionery manufacturer Panda will gradually end its chocolate production at its Vaajakoski factory in Jyväskylä between 2027 and 2030. The move will see chocolate manufacturing, including the beloved Juhlapöytä chocolates, transferred to Orkla Group’s Kalev factories in Estonia, as first reported by Keskisuomalainen and confirmed by

Economy

Proposals emerge to tackle long-term unemployment in Finland

Two distinct proposals to address long-term unemployment have been put forward by political and advocacy groups, sparking debate on potential reforms to Finland’s social security and employment policies.