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

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.

Tagged in BusinessDesignEntrepreneursFashionLifestyle
It’s about talent and taxes: Finland’s great for foreign companies
Business & innovationWebpick

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.

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Finland unveils uniquely ecofriendly icebreaker
Business & innovationWebpick

Finland unveils uniquely ecofriendly icebreaker

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

Tagged in ArcticBusinessInnovationWebpickWinter
Finnish fashion gives new life to old fabric
Arts & cultureDesign

Finnish fashion gives new life to old fabric

Finnish companies are producing new fibres, fabric and fashion from old clothes. Discarded textiles find new life as clothing, accessories or even flooring material.

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Joined-up transport solutions for smart cities
Business & innovationInnovation

Joined-up transport solutions for smart cities

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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Finland’s greatest asset: Talented R&D engineers
Business & innovationTechnology

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.

Tagged in BusinessDesignEntrepreneursInnovationResearchTechnologyThisisFINLAND Magazine
Northern Finnish microbrewers build on tradition
Business & innovationEntrepreneurs

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.

Tagged in BusinessCuisineEntrepreneursLaplandStartups
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Ones to watch

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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