Business & innovation

Startups at Slush hold one key to Finland’s future

The hightech entrepreneurship movement Slush already exerts significant impact in Finland and beyond. And yes, it’s a movement, not just an event: in less than a decade, Helsinki attendance has gone from 300 to 16,000.

Business & innovation Lifestyle

There’s a hat for that: Finland’s shiny happy “pipo” people

A woolly hat – “pipo” in Finnish – is an essential accessory during the cold Finnish winters, but it can also be trendy. We look at several success stories from the thriving local knitwear industry, including one designer who wears a hat in the summer, too.

Business & innovation Webpick

It’s about talent and taxes: Finland’s great for foreign companies

If you’re looking for a business location in the EU, consider the most competitive country in Europe: Setting up a business in Finland is quick and easy.

Business & innovation Webpick

Virtual reality brings Finnish forests into view

In the future, forest owners will be able to stroll around their forests from the comfort of their own living rooms, using virtual reality goggles.

Business & innovation Webpick

Finland unveils uniquely ecofriendly icebreaker

Polaris is the most environmentally friendly diesel-electric icebreaker in the world, a masterpiece of Finnish shipbuilding expertise.

Business & innovation Innovation

Joined-up transport solutions for smart cities

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Business & innovation Technology

Finland’s greatest asset: Talented R&D engineers

Rapid structural change in the Finnish telecom industry has created a unique opportunity for companies looking to hire high-class engineering talent. Today, Finland is a perfect place to set up a research and development unit.

Business & innovation Entrepreneurs

Northern Finnish microbrewers build on tradition

Newcomers continue to expand the ongoing trend of artisanal beers and spirits in exciting directions in the northern Finnish cities of Oulu and Tornio and beyond.

Startups at Slush hold one key to Finland’s future

There’s a hat for that: Finland’s shiny happy “pipo” people

It’s about talent and taxes: Finland’s great for foreign companies

Virtual reality brings Finnish forests into view

Finland unveils uniquely ecofriendly icebreaker

Joined-up transport solutions for smart cities

Finland’s greatest asset: Talented R&D engineers

Northern Finnish microbrewers build on tradition

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