News from Finland

This is an experimental news service that offers news from Finland in English. A venture from Malloc Enterprises, Inquiries by email: [email protected].

Consumer confidence hits record highs in Finland as the economy soars

Statistics Finland announced their results for their consumer confidence numbers for February 2018. The numbers indicate that citizens remain positive on their future prospects. Industries are also upbeat, and in line w…

Finns hoard Volkswagen/Audi Diesel cars that Germans want to get rid of

The Dieselgate incident where the German automaker Volkswagen and it's brands like Audi, Porsche and Skoda put a dent in the reputation of diesel as a fuel. To sell diesel powered cars in the United States, Volkswagen c…

Maker of Nokia smartphones announces Google Android partnership at MWC 2018

HMD Global, the company who designs and manufacturers smartphones with the Nokia brand announced a partnership with Google on the Android Operating System at the MWC. In 2011 Nokia decided against partnering with Google…

MicroFibrillated Cellulose (MFC) made from wood can replace plastics in bottles, cosmetics and medicines

Stora Enso research centre in Imatra is studying how Micro Fibrillated Cellulose (MFC) could be used to create transparent drinking bottles. The natural material made from wood, can replace plastics in many applications…

Nokia 8110 Matrix Phone returns in 2018

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona HMD Global announced the return of the Nokia 8810 phone. The remake of the 1996 iconic phone updates the device to today. Remembered by many as the "Matrix Phone", from the 1999 sci…

Helsinki attracted a record number of tourists in 2017 as East drives growth

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, attracted a record number of tourists during 2017. The total number of overnight stays in Helsinki accomodation facilities passed 4 Million for the fist time. In addition to tourism, th…