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Trump & Putin’s Peace Talk – What’s the Real Deal?
So, Trump and Putin just had a little chat. No biggie, just a casual call about ending a war. Yep, according to Trump, the conversation was all about negotiating peace in Ukraine. And if that wasn’t enough, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy got his own call from Trump later on. Reactions? Well, let’s just say it’s complicated. […]
Ukrainian-Finnish Software & Fintech Networking Event
📅 Date: February 18, 2025📍 Location: Business Finland, Porkkalankatu 1, Helsinki💼 For: Finnish & Ukrainian businesses in IT & Fintech🎟 Free Entry – Registration Required by Feb 17, 09:00 AM Unlock New Business Opportunities! Join us for an exclusive networking event connecting leading Ukrainian ICT and Fintech companies with Finnish industry professionals and business leaders. […]
Finland’s IT Services Boom: The Secret Engine of Export Growth
Finland’s exports are thriving despite global crises, and a big reason is IT services. Once overshadowed by heavy industry and traditional manufacturing, service exports now make up nearly a third of Finland’s total exports, with IT services leading the charge. The Rise of Service Exports 🔹 In 2013, services were 25% of total exports—now, they’ve […]
Finland’s Public Debt: Turning the Ship Around
Finland’s public debt has been climbing for over a decade, hitting record levels. The combination of slow economic growth, repeated financial shocks, and rising public expenditures has pushed the debt-to-GDP ratio past 80% in 2024. Fixing this won’t be a quick job—structural changes and long-term fiscal discipline are needed to steer Finland back toward financial […]
Trump’s Trade War 2.0 – What It Means for Finland
New Tariffs, Old Problems The United States is planning to introduce widespread tariffs on imported goods, which could have direct consequences for Finland’s economy. The US is one of Finland’s biggest trade partners, and restrictions on imports could hit exports, investment, and overall economic growth. How Would This Affect Finland? How Bad Could It Get? […]
Orpo’s Optimism vs. Opposition’s Reality Check – Who’s Right?
Finland’s Economy is ‘Turning Around,’ Says PM. ‘Nonsense,’ Says Opposition. Finland’s political battlefield just got a fresh dose of drama. In his latest address to Parliament, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (Kokoomus) painted a hopeful picture of economic recovery—but the opposition wasn’t buying it. Is Finland really on the road to better days, or is this […]
Nordnet’s Security Blunder: Investors Shocked, Experts Say Stay Cool
Should You Be Worried? Here’s What You Need to Know The world of online banking took a hit recently as Nordnet, a popular trading platform, suffered a major security issue—one that allowed users to see other customers’ portfolios. Yeah, you read that right. Not just a glitch, but a full-on financial peekaboo that left investors […]
Finnish Housing Market is Waking Up – Here’s What’s Happening
After a slow year for home loans, there are finally signs of life in the Finnish housing market. According to OP Keski-Suomi, asuntolaina (mortgage) demand increased by 20% in the last months of 2024, marking a turnaround from what had been a quiet year for real estate. So, is Finland’s housing market finally rebounding? Let’s […]
Europe’s Defense Startups Just Got a Cash Injection – Here’s Why
While AI startups have been making headlines, there’s another sector quietly dominating the European investment landscape: defense and security tech. In 2024 alone, €5.2 billion was poured into European defense startups—outpacing even AI investments. But why the sudden surge? 🤔 A 24% Investment Boom 🚀 Defense and security startups in Europe saw a 24% increase […]
Diversity Programs Are Being Cut—Has Your Workplace Been Affected?
Companies around the world are pulling back on their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, and Finland isn’t an exception. Global giants like Accenture, Meta, and Amazon have already scaled down or completely shut down their DEI initiatives. 🚨 Is your company following the trend? We want to hear from you! Have DEI programs or […]
Go Developers Beware: A Sneaky Supply Chain Attack You Might Not Notice
Imagine this: You’re cranking out some clean, efficient Go code, importing your favorite BoltDB package, and everything looks fine. But what if I told you that a tiny typo in your import statement could have turned your project into a hacker’s playground? 🤯 What Just Happened? Security researchers recently uncovered a supply chain attack targeting […]
Fitbit’s Fiery Fail: The Smartwatch That Got Too Hot to Handle
What’s the worst thing your smartwatch has ever done? Forgotten to track your steps? Given you a notification at 3 AM? Well, for some Fitbit Ionic users, their watch decided to turn into a wrist-mounted mini heater—and not in a good way. The $12.3 Million Mistake Fitbit has just been slapped with a $12.3 million […]