Tag: Economy
Ministries: Finland’s large railway infrastructures have a big price tag, a carbon footprint
The ministries stated last week that the implementation of the projects would require substantial public sector investment, as other sources of funding, such as operator and user fees, would be relatively small compared to the required investment. Although private investors have also expressed interest in such projects, they would likely require state guarantees, leaving the […]
DNA accelerates the circular economy of smartphones by opening the Vaihtakapula online store
DNA’s Vaihtohyvitys exchange service is also constantly being developed, listening to customers’ wishes. With the now opened Vaihtakapula online store, DNA will also start selling used phones. The address of the new online store is vahtokapula.fi. Electronic waste is the world’s largest growing waste stream. In addition, cell phones contain a lot of valuable precious […]
Minister Harakka leads the Team Finland delegation to visit South Korea
The technological themes of the visit have enormous potential for the economy and well-being of our countries, says Minister Harakka. Minister Harakka will meet, among other things, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Defeated Hee-ryongMinister of Trade Dukgeun Ahn and the Minister of Science and ICT Lee Jong-ho. The business delegation meets potential trade […]
The Loviisa nuclear power plant received the green light to continue operating
The current operating licenses for the Loviisa nuclear power plant units expire in 2027 and 2030, and Fortum has applied for a new operating license for both units until 2050. The use permit is granted by the Government on the proposal of the Ministry of Economy. Affairs and employment. Before making the proposal, the Ministry […]
The labor conciliator proposes a solution in industrial wage negotiations
The industrial union’s wage negotiations will probably set the tone for wage increases throughout the economy.
The Finnish government reached an agreement on the reimbursement of electricity costs
Households that pay more than 10 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity receive compensation, and it is 50 percent of monthly electricity costs of more than 90 euros, and the monthly limit is 700 euros. The compensation is paid for the four months of November-February based on the expenses of November-December. According to Helsingin Sanomat, the […]
Report: Proposed major rail projects do not provide value for money, do not reduce emissions
The report does not take a position on whether there should be improved or new rail connections to Turku, Tampere and Kouvola, but assesses their effects on the economy and emissions.
The Finnish Environmental Center is renewing its organization: a vision of change in sustainable development, life within the limits of the planet
The Finnish Environmental Center (Syke) has changed its vision in the direction of sustainable development. The change in sustainable development guides our society to quickly operate within the carrying capacity of our planet. Syke has reformed its organization and focused its expertise on finding solutions to key sustainable development challenges. At the same time, its […]
Niinistö: We are used to a standard of living that has not been earned
He also expressed his confusion that the size of the indebtedness problem is not known and the need to change the line of economic policy. He believes that central banks are the root cause of the problem because they have implemented excessive asset purchase programs that have distorted public understanding of the realities of the […]
EU approves new arms package for Ukraine
The bloc’s foreign ministers agreed to give Kyiv nearly $550 million worth of arms EU foreign ministers approved a new tranche of military aid to Ukraine on Monday, Swedish officials have said. The arms bonanza is worth $542 million, but does not include the German tanks that Kyiv and its allies are hoping for. The […]
The EU called for increased spending to compete with the US
Leaders of the bloc will meet next month to discuss possible responses to what they see as unfair measures Germany and France have called on the EU to increase support for domestic industry and unleash massive investment to avoid falling behind US companies in light of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which they say […]
Hypo: Finland is going into recession
The Finnish economy will shrink by 1 percent this year, according to the Hypoteekkiyhdis’s forecast.
China Introduces IceBurial Technology Amid Rising Covid Deaths
Peking [China]Jan 20 (ANI): Amid rising death toll in China due to covid-19, IceBurial technology has been introduced, alleged inconvenient truths by Jennifer Zeng covering first-hand information and unique insights about China and the Chinese Communist Party. “This type of burial has been carried out in Wuhan City on an experimental basis. Corpses can be […]
US dollar edges higher amid economic statistics
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar rose modestly in late trade on Wednesday as market participants digested a flurry of economic data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, added 0.004 percent to 102.3810. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0795 from US$1.0794 in […]
Sweden prepares for “grim winter”: finance minister
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) — Sweden’s economy is headed for a “grim winter,” the country’s government said here Monday. – We do not yet know how cold and grim it will be, said Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson at a press conference here. The government expects Sweden’s gross domestic product (GDP) to shrink by 0.4 percent […]
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says Indian-Swedish companies must support start-ups from both sides
New Delhi [India] October 27 (ANI): Addressing the 9th edition of India-Sweden Innovation Day through virtual mode, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that research collaboration and joint startups ecosystem will help build a common future by harnessing the power in science, technology and innovation for social good. Referring to the joint projects that have […]
A high-ranking ministry official was added as a suspect in the Thai berry picker smuggling case
The police suspect a high-ranking official of the Ministry of Economy and Labor of receiving a bribe and abuse of office, the ministry confirmed to Yle.
Union Views: Track Your Green Career!
Did you know that you can use your academic skills in the social sciences to make the world a more sustainable place AND build a career with purpose at the same time? Green focusThe Danish labor market is booming these days with jobs with a green focus. In this article, I will describe very specifically […]