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Finnish retail and wholesale group Kesko has agreed to acquire Dahl's operations in Sweden, Norway and Denmark from French building materials company Saint-Gobain for €1.2 billion, marking the largest acquisition in the company's history.
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European Union lawmakers have reached an agreement on a major update to air passenger rights, ending more than a decade of negotiations and introducing new protections for travellers across the bloc.
The deal, agreed between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, keeps compensation for flight delays of more than three hours, introduces guaranteed free cabin baggage allowances and expands rights for families, children and passengers with disabilities.
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Jun 15
Did you know that Finns are the heaviest coffee drinkers in the world? The average person in Finland consumes about 12 kilograms (26 pounds) of coffee annually, drinking an average of four to five cups every day.
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US President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran have reached a memorandum of understanding to end more than 100 days of illegal US-Israeli war against Iran, with the agreement due to be signed in Geneva on Friday.
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Jun 14
Sickness-related absences from work cost Finland about €5 billion each year in lost productivity, according to a new study that highlights the wider economic impact of illness on businesses and public finances.
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Online retailers in Finland will soon have to make it easier for consumers to cancel purchases made over the internet.
From 19 June, businesses offering goods or services online must provide a dedicated cancellation function that allows customers to withdraw from eligible purchases directly through the same platform where the order was placed.
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Jun 14
A proposed agreement between the United States and Iran moved closer on Sunday, with President Donald Trump declaring that a framework deal was scheduled for signing, while Iranian officials insisted key decisions remained under review.
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Jun 12
SpaceX has completed the largest initial public offering in history, raising $75 billion and entering public markets with a valuation of about $1.77 trillion.
The listing marks a milestone for the company founded by Elon Musk, transforming a business that began in a California warehouse into one of the world's most valuable publicly traded companies.
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Jun 12
European trust in the United States as a security ally has fallen to a record low, according to a new survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations.
The poll found that only 11% of people across 15 European countries now see the US as an ally that shares their interests and values. That figure stood at 16% six months ago and 22% in November 2024.
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Jun 12
Finland’s Parliament has approved legislation that will require citizenship applicants to pass a citizenship test before receiving a Finnish passport. The law passed on Wednesday by 153 votes to 21, with support extending beyond the governing coalition to include the Social Democratic Party and the Centre Party. The measure is due to enter into force at the start of 2027 and will make a citizenship test a formal condition for obtaining Finnish nationality.
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Jun 11
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today with Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City, launching the largest tournament in the competition’s history and one already shaped by political disputes, visa controversies and security concerns.
For the first time, 48 teams will compete in the tournament, an increase from 32 at the previous edition in Qatar.
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Jun 11
Finland will introduce new immigration rules on Friday aimed at speeding up deportations and strengthening measures against individuals considered threats to national security.
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Jun 11
One of Helsinki’s best-known waterfront attractions will be demolished as part of a redevelopment of the city’s South Harbour area, with plans already underway for a replacement facility on the same site.
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Finland's social insurance agency Kela expects benefit expenditure to increase this year after payouts reached a record €17.5 billion in 2025.
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Finnish satellite company Iceye has secured more than €1 billion in new investment and share transactions, pushing its valuation to €10.5 billion and placing it among Europe’s most valuable space and defence technology companies.
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Jun 9
Finland’s Tax Administration has warned that digital-only banks are becoming a preferred tool for some participants in the grey economy and organised financial crime, as the number of Finnish customers using foreign-based providers continues to rise.
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Jun 9
Finland is expected to see continued swings between sunshine, showers and warmer-than-average temperatures over the next two weeks, with forecasters pointing to a possible shift towards more settled conditions after Midsummer.
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Jun 9
Finavia is launching a major recruitment campaign for northern Finland as the airport operator prepares for another winter season driven by strong tourism demand in Lapland.
The state-owned company announced that 120 seasonal positions will be filled at Rovaniemi, Kittilä, Ivalo and Kuusamo airports. The recruitment drive begins on 8 June and will more than double staffing levels at the four airports during the winter season.
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Finland’s State Audit Office has raised concerns over the way the financial impact of the country’s Nato membership has been presented, saying decision-makers lacked a full picture of the costs when the accession process moved forward.
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