News from Finland

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Finnish economy expected to continue its rapid rise through 2018 and 2019

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…

Japan Airlines Boeing Dreamliner returns to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport after engine failure (with Video)

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. According t…

Tens of valuable Canada Goose jackets stolen in the Helsinki area each year

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 ta…

Will deflating real estate bubbles in Norway and Sweden affect Finland?

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…

Young amateur bloggers sued for stock market manipulation in Sweden

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. Over a year ago two actively blogging medical students were sentenced to…

Alcohol free Salmiakkikossu liqueur with no Vodka, great Liquorice taste

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 dri…