Health
Several protein bar products are being withdrawn from the market in Finland due to undeclared egg content, posing a risk to individuals with egg allergies. Both S Group and Leader Foods have issued recalls for affected batches, with Leader Foods now expanding the recall to include additional products and batches.
Economy
Valio has announced plans to discontinue production at its Oulu factory, with operations set to cease by mid-2028. The company will gradually transfer production to its facilities in Riihimäki, Jyväskylä, and Joensuu over the coming years, according to Yle. The Oulu factory currently employs around 300 people, of whom
Society
The Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela) has identified a significant error in the municipal billing of unemployment benefits for immigrants, resulting in municipalities being incorrectly charged for expenses that should have been covered by the state. MTV Uutiset reports that the error stems from a misinterpretation of residence permit
Politics
NATO’s defense ministers are gathering in Brussels this week for a high-stakes meeting that will shape the alliance’s priorities ahead of next month’s summit in Ankara. The discussions, which begin in earnest on Thursday, will focus on defense spending targets, military preparedness, long-term support for
Politics
The Finnish Parliament has held a vote of confidence in the government today following an interpellation debate on youth unemployment and young people’s declining confidence in the future. The interpellation, submitted by the opposition Centre Party and Movement Now two weeks ago on June 3 (Daily Finland), demanded that
Culture
The construction of Turku’s new music house, Fuuga, is in its final stages, with the project now 85% complete and on track to meet its €90.5 million budget. The building, set to become the new home of the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (TFO), is expected to open to the
Economy
For nearly a month, Elisa customers have been without access to MTV’s free-to-air channels, including popular programs like Salatut elämät and Emmerdale, as well as MM-sports. The blackout stems from a contract dispute between Elisa and MTV over the funding of the broadcaster’s operations. The
Economy
Finland’s lakeside cabin market saw a sharp increase in sales during the first five months of 2024, though prices declined slightly compared to last year, according to data from the National Land Survey of Finland. A total of 783 lakeside cabins were sold between January and May, marking a
Economy
The labour dispute affecting universities of applied sciences in Finland has not been resolved, as the Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ) rejected the second settlement proposal presented by the National Conciliator’s Office. The proposal was accepted by the Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers (Sivista) and
Politics
The Finnish government remains divided over the criteria for social and health sector grants, with Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman (Finns Party) declaring the new rules "in force" despite Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s (National Coalition Party) insistence on a joint review. The dispute centers
Politics
The Finnish government has introduced a legislative change allowing jobseekers aged 25 and over to pursue open university studies without losing their unemployment benefits. The amendment, announced by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, applies to studies that began on or after 1 July at universities, universities of applied
Politics
The Finnish government is implementing significant cuts to state funding for social welfare and health organizations, reducing next year’s budget by €84 million. The Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organizations (STEA) announced on Monday that organizations will receive approximately €190 million in 2025, down from €274 million