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After several years of gloomy economy and weak growth, the economy in Finland has improved in 2017 and economists expect the boom to continue through 2018 and 2019. Positive reports are coming in and the outlook remains bright.
The Japan Airlines flight JAL414 bound for Tokyo had to return to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on Sunday January 21st 2018. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft made a safe landing after reporting engine failure.
Unattended Canada Goose brand winter jackets are at risk of being stolen around the capital area in Helsinki. The high end down jackets cost from several hundred Euros to over a thousand euros, making them a tempting target. Stolen goods are often sold online in second hand markets.
In the Nordic housing markets two countries are facing decreasing prices. In Norway and Sweden prices have fallen in the latter half of 2017. In Finland the prices have still been on a rise - will this change in 2018 or 2019?
In Sweden popular amateur finance bloggers have recommended small cap stocks in their posts and sold them at a hefty profit once prices has hiked.
Foreing travellers visiting Finland often get offered a shot the liquorice flavored "Salmiakkikossu" liqueur. The taste can be surprising to those not used to the salty taste, but some have a liking for it. Now this drink is available in an alcohol free variant.
Helsinki rose to be the busiest passenger port in Europe, and possibly the whole world. With 12,3 passenger going through this nordic Capital City of Finland. Growth has been especially strong in the Tallinn scheduled traffic.
Two panda bears have arrived in a Zoo in Finland. The city of Ähtäri in central finland is the location of these two beasts that will be in the country for some 15 years on a contract with China. The animals will be visible to the public from February 2018 and are expected to be the hit for the summer 2018 season.
Finnish cyber security is reporting F-secure reported that it has found a serious vulnerability that allows attackers to open a back door in less than 30 seconds.
The Finnish bank Osuuspankki (OP) has unveiled a public interface (API). This allows developers to create new applications based on the data available by the consortium. Anticipating changes in the market the group has expanded from traditional insurance business to mobility and beyond.