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In world news today, sometimes it's hard to find something good. Try some recent headlines from Finland about business and innovation. 

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Here you can find the latest headlines about Finnish companies and innovations. The world's happiest nation means business.

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Discover the incredible individuals shaping Finland's future. Good News Finland shares uplifting stories of people creating positive change.

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We sit down with notable people living here in Finland who have made a sizeable impact in their chosen field of expertise.

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We meet a wide range of professionals born abroad who are living and working in Finland. Some have come to study in Finland and stayed here. Others have landed jobs here in Finland. Whether they work from home or at the workplace, they all enjoy the great work-life balance here.

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All the latest Finnish entertainment and lifestyle headlines gathered together in the one place – get inspired.

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Creating a magical concentration of the world’s brightest business and technology minds under one roof, Slush has made a welcome comeback in Helsinki after a one-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Slush 2021 paves the way for a better future through innovative ideas

Solutions from Finland are helping the cruise industry to resume growth in a post-pandemic world characterised by strict health protocols.

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Finland helps cruise sector find its sea legs after COVID-19

The pandemic has accelerated the need to bring digital supplements into play in elderly care, providing a human connection and active ageing to live up to the promise of the welfare state.

The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the need to bring digital supplements into play in elderly care to provide a human connection and active ageing, and live up to the promise of the welfare state.

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Elderly care finds solutions in digital

As the global packaging, textile and food industries are grappling with a sustainability crisis, Finnish innovators are generating new material solutions bound to make the world a better and cleaner place.

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Finnish nature makes for innovative materials

Finland is on its way to fulfilling its promise of becoming a global leader in quantum computing with innovations and projects that are billed to push quantum computing from laboratories to real-world settings.

Numerous innovations and projects in Finland are billed to push quantum computing from laboratories to real-world settings.

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Finland makes advances in quantum computing

There are numerous services available in Finland for international talent looking to climb the career ladder or pursue entrepreneurship.

Finding meaningful employment in a foreign country can be a daunting task for anyone. We take a look at the numerous services available in Finland for international talent looking to climb the career ladder or pursue entrepreneurship. 

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Finland works to retain its international talent

As Finland faces a talent shortage, more companies are considering hiring international talent. The benefits are clear, including diverse expertise, faster problem-solving, increased creativity and richer cultural experiences.

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International talents boost innovation and problem-solving

Every November, the Slush startup event in Helsinki becomes the heart of Europe's tech ecosystem. This year, Finnish companies made a splash in a variety of industries including health, food, sustainability, work life and even quantum computing. 

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Future-proof innovations emerge from Finland

The next decade promises greater connectivity than the world has ever seen. What does 6G mean, exactly, and how is Finland leading the charge for the future of communications?

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Finnish companies connect the dots for 6G

Finland remains the world’s happiest country – what implications does this have for the local entrepreneurial spirit?

Finland remains the world’s happiest country – what implications does this have on the local entrepreneurship spirit?

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Happiness is starting your own business in Finland

Finland’s critical comms ecosystem is preparing for a broadband upgrade to its pioneering and world-leading public safety network, Virve.

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Co-operation is key to Finland’s critical communications success

It’s that time of the year again. Holidays are coming, carols are playing, and it’s time to stake stock of our most read articles in 2021.

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Our most popular stories in 2021

The countdown to the most magical time of the year, packed with all kinds of exciting reasons to celebrate, has begun. If you’re on the hunt for gifts with a sustainable twist, these Finnish companies have got you covered.

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Eco-friendly Christmas gifts

2021 has shaped up to be a banner year for Finnish entrepreneurship, with many innovative local companies focusing on growth and attracting serious investments.

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2021’s biggest investment rounds

Sustainable development, wellbeing of women, happiness, healthcare and startups – Finland has been recognised in a wide range of global indices over the past 12 months.

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Top index rankings for 2021

Looking to provide your furry family member with the healthiest and most comfortable life possible? These five Finnish solutions are here to lend a helping paw.

Finnish companies connect the dots for 6G

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Co-operation is key to Finland’s critical communications success

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Co-operation is key to Finland’s critical communications success

Happiness is starting your own business in Finland

Finnish companies connect the dots for 6G

Future-proof innovations emerge from Finland

Finland works to retain its international talent

International talents boost innovation and problem-solving

Slush 2021 paves the way for a better future through innovative ideas

Finland helps cruise sector find its sea legs after COVID-19

Elderly care finds solutions in digital

Finnish nature makes for innovative materials

Finland makes advances in quantum computing

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