Tag: Sales
Prime Minister makes strongest call yet for ceasefire in Gaza
“Today I strongly call for a humanitarian ceasefire, which Denmark has voted for in the UN,” said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen after a grim new report on the conditions in Gaza from the WHO. Plus, Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen has landed safely back on earth after six months in space with a smile and a…
Finnish customs will collect 308 million euros in taxes for Finland and the EU in 2023
Of this, 162 million euros were allocated to the EU, of which Finland kept a 25% “reward”, which is 54 million euros. According to Tom Fermi, who is responsible for Customs' customer relations and tax collection, the EUR 81 million decrease in customs duties from the previous year was primarily due to a decrease in…
Helsinki's decision to cancel the Lunar New Year celebrations is a step backwards
This decision marks a significant change in the city's cultural policy, which raises a debate about the importance of maintaining and supporting multicultural events in a globalizing world. Celebrating the month in Helsinki and supported by the city was initiated by the previous mayor Jussi Pajunen The purpose is to reflect Helsinki's commitment to cultural…
Finnish house prices fell by more than 5% in January, the decline is moderate
“The fall in prices has slowed down a bit: in the last three months, prices have fallen by about 4-5 percent from the previous year, while more than half a year ago it fell by 7-8 percent,” Rämö said. The recession was more pronounced in the capital region and other large cities, where the prices…
Apartment prices fell by more than 9% in the Helsinki region last year, by 7.6% nationwide
Home sales increased at the end of 2023 due to tax changes, but fell again in January.
Poll: Support for allowing supermarket wine sales is declining
The government plans to allow grocery stores to sell drinks with a maximum alcohol content of 8 percent – up from the current limit of 5.5 percent.
Marseille – the city that shows the gang war can get worse
On the Mediterranean Sea lies France's oldest city, Marseille, which attracts tourists with its historic architecture and idyllic southern French atmosphere. But the city has a downside with serious gang violence, widespread drug sales and numerous murders. Southern European correspondent Marie Nilsson Boij tells about the spiral of violence that has derailed and what parallels…
The Icelandic Museum of Consumerism
The second-hand shop, Góði Hirðirinn, is becoming more and more dynamic. And for seasoned treasure hunters, it needs no special introduction. The store was built in the 1990s and is a sales outlet of the municipality's waste management company Sorpa bs. Previously, these stores were located at Fellsmúli and Hverfisgata, and in April 2023 they…
Helsinki is preparing to sell more buildings for housing and tourism
The sale process of the approved ones is expected to start in 2024. This is in addition to the approximately 30 other sales already decided by the committee, several of which are in the final stages. In accordance with its property strategy, Helsinki aims to get rid of properties that are not needed for its…
2023: A tough year for Finnish real estate, a positive turn at the end of the year
A key factor in this downturn was the dramatic drop in home purchase intentions in the summer of 2022, which was mainly due to changes in the European Central Bank's interest rate policy. In April 2022, the 12-month Euribor rate, which is generally tied to Finnish mortgages, turned positive for the first time after a…
King Frederik publishes book – breaks sales record in 2023 in a single day
King Frederik X surprised the nation yesterday by publishing a book. 'Kongeord' contains his reflections on and manifesto for his task as king. It had been kept secret right up until publication. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get…
Linnanmäki amusement park is starting a summer job search
The park offers young people a unique opportunity to gain experience in customer service and perform various tasks in an amusement park environment. Linnanmäki welcomes more than a million visitors during the fun season. The Linnanmäki amusement park has versatile job opportunities. In the summer of 2024, summer employees will have the opportunity to work…
Alko's sales fell by 4% in 2023
Last year's sales data also revealed that white wine is more popular than red wine among Finnish consumers.
The Animal Protection Center has a busy weekend with frozen swan calls
From Friday to Monday, the center received 46 calls about potentially frozen swans. Plus, the Copenhagen Marathon is sold out for the first time, the formation of a new housing organization takes Christiania one step closer to new housing plans, and B&O sales drop significantly. The full version of this article is only available to…
The most popular consumer choices in Finland in 2023: from PS5 to ice cream machines
Ongoing Christmas sales offer significant discounts on various product categories, with the biggest price reductions usually happening around December 30th. Other electronics in the top ten included the previous year's model Apple AirPods, Microsoft's Xbox Series X consoleand various Apple iPhone models including 13, 14and 11. Samsung also made a return to the list with…
Post-Christmas offers: "No one is waiting for Anttila's list anymore"
Are the post-Christmas sales still the most important seasonal shopping event?
Sales of meat substitutes are falling as buyers look for other alternatives
Despite the decline in interest, the number of meat replacement products continues to grow.
The Finnish housing market will rise in November 2023: Prices and transactions on the rise
Save events: A total of 4,524 sales of old apartments were reported, which is 11.5% more than the previous year. Sales of new apartments, on the other hand, fell by 55.4%, and only 174 transactions were made. Regional differences: The most significant increase in transaction volumes was in large cities. The rise was led by…
Finnish consumers are looking for post-Christmas gifts
Typically, the peak of Christmas shopping is 1-2 months before the holiday or at the beginning of December. The price guide predicts this year's busiest shopping days on the weekend of December 9-10. Last year, prices started to drop on December 22nd, and the most significant discounts took place on December 25th and 30th. Due…
Helsinki's Tuomaa Markkinat attracts almost 135,000 visitors during the first week
One of the highlights of the market is the culinary offering, where fortified mulled wine (mulled wine) and Christmas porridge have become popular choices among customers. In addition, the British Army Band Sandhurst is set to perform traditional Christmas carols on December 10, adding to the market's already lively atmosphere. On Independence Day, the market…
Sales in the Finnish housing market have picked up, driven by first-time homes
This increase is largely due to first-time home buyers, who have been particularly active in light of the government's proposed changes to the transfer tax. The total number of apartment and real estate transactions carried out by OP Kodi was 806 in November, which was the first month of sales volume growth of the year.…
Statistics: The fall in housing prices continued in Finland in October
Compared to the previous month, prices fell by 0.8 percent throughout the country. Prices fell the most in Oulu, where old apartments lost their value by an average of 11 percent in the 12 months before October 2023. In Turku, prices fell by 8.7 percent and in the capital region by 7.8 percent. Tampere proved…
Posti handles a record 1.4 million packages during the Black Friday week, preparing for the Christmas rush
“Electronic commerce has established itself as a key sales channel. At the peak of last week, we handled almost 7 million packages. We expect a similar number this year,” said Kulp. In order to respond to the increase in deliveries, Posti has taken several strategic steps. The company has opened 37 temporary pick-up points and…
The high return rate of Black Friday online purchases is an environmental concern in Finland
Black Friday is the busiest online shopping day in Finland, so expectations for new sales records are high. However, according to PostNord’s data, more than a third of the purchases made on November 24 can probably be returned. Johanna StarckThe CEO of PostNord Oy, admits that although many returns are justified due to defective or…
China in Eurasia Briefing: When Biden and Xi Meet, What’s at Stake?
Welcome back to the China In Eurasia briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that traces China’s resurgent influence from Eastern Europe to Central Asia. I’m RFE/RL correspondent Reid Standish and here’s what I’m following right now. Listen to the Podcast Talking China In Eurasia. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | Youtube When Biden and Xi meet,…
VR stops popular ice cream sales due to Russian market ties
The Penguin ice cream brand is manufactured by Nestlé’s Finnish subsidiary, which Ukraine added to its list of “international sponsors of war” last week.
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Exploring the possibilities of international real estate In today’s interconnected global environment, owning a home abroad has never been easier or more attractive. Have you ever dreamed of owning an apartment in Antalya just for a short time €80k, or maybe lounging in your own apartment on the island of Phuket for the price €115,000,…
Vestas has wings again, and the Danes are still quite good at speaking English
Car sales and car traffic are increasing in Denmark. Vestas’ share value has risen significantly, and the Danes are still among the best English speakers. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen…
Theft, drugs and violence in the police: Directors summoned today
On Tuesday, six police officers were arrested on charges of theft and drug sales. Recently, there have been several descriptions of violent behavior among police officers. The Minister of Justice is concerned The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get…
The OP admits that the sales pitch for the interest rate cap was harsh "error" as mortgage holders struggle with mounting bills
According to the cooperative bank, “there was an error in customer communication” because the ceiling did not cover annuity mortgages, which make up about 80 percent of mortgages.