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WEB2 days ago · A recent assessment reveals that Finland's Helsinki metropolitan area has approximately 528,000 square meters of vacant office space, with estimates suggesting this could reach one million square meters when considering additional areas. If converted into residential units, this space could yield around 10,560 apartments, assuming an average size of 50 square meters per apartment.
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WEB4 days ago · THE NUMBER of financial scams has increased in the first half of the year, according to information collected from banks by Finance Finland.. YLE on Tuesday reported that Finns lost a total of 27.5 million euros to financial scams in the first half of the year, signalling an increase of nearly eight million euros from the first six months of 2023. Banks managed to block and recover ...
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WEB5 days ago · The summer of 2024 saw a record-breaking number of visits using the Museum Card, with over 1.1 million visits made—more than ever before. The Museum Card was used 43,000 more times this summer compared to the same period in 2023. The top destinations included major museums in Helsinki, as well as several popular sites outside of big cities, reflecting a strong season for domestic tourism.
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WEB6 days ago · Finland. Politics. 17 September 2024. Minister of Finance Riikka Purra (PS) attended a plenary session in the Parliament House in Helsinki on 6 September 2024. Purra has expressed her disappointment with the conclusions drawn by a parliamentary task force appointed to examine the budget of YLE, the public broadcasting company in Finland.
Finland’s new government introduces reforms in immigration and …
WEBJun 16, 2023 · Finland’s government announced that the refugee quota will be reduced from 1,050 to 500 individuals per year. Differentiation in Social Security and Benefits. The government plans to differentiate the social security and benefits between immigrants and permanent residents in Finland. However, the government has also stated that it will take ...
HS: Centre gains as Finns Party and National Coalition lose support
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Thu, Sep. HS: Centre gains as Finns Party and National Coalition lose support. Finland. 22 August 2024. Antti Kaikkonen delivered the keynote speech at the closing ceremony of the Centre Party conference in Jyväskylä, Central Finland, on 16 June 2024, one day after his election to the helm of the agrarian centre-right party.
Finnish government to reform unemployment benefits and wage …
WEBMar 5, 2024 · The Finnish Government has proposed significant changes to the unemployment benefits system, including reforms to wage-subsidized work and the introduction of a tiered reduction in earnings-related unemployment allowances. These changes, aimed at encouraging quicker re-entry into the workforce and addressing prolonged unemployment, are slated for parliamentary approval in early 2024 and are ...
Skills shortage in Finland: A growing challenge amid global trends
WEBMar 27, 2023 · Finland is facing an escalating shortage of skilled workers, according to a recent study by ManpowerGroup. The study found that 81% of Finnish employers are struggling to find the necessary skills to fill their job vacancies. This is up from 70% the previous year. The shortage is most severe in Eastern Finland, where 85% of employers report difficulty finding the right talent.
Helsinki is the third fittest city in the world: new study
WEBSep 5, 2021 · 10.50%. Amsterdam has been crowned the world's fittest city. The city boasts the highest number of individuals who cycle to work, at nearly 46%, as well as a large number of gym fanatics, nearly 17.5% of the population. People living in Oslo have the most access to green space, with 68% of the city available for enjoying nature.
Workplace well-being in Finland continues to decline, says study
WEBMar 10, 2023 · The state of Finnish work well-being and capacity continues to decline, according to the latest report by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. The report reveals that there has been a mild decline in the investment in work, while the incidence of burnout symptoms has increased, particularly among lower-educated employees. The younger generation is also experiencing poorer work well-being.
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