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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. 

Discover the latest news from Finland, highlighting innovative achievements, successful ventures, and inspiring stories that make a positive impact.

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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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World news today is not all bad. Take a closer look at business and innovation headlines from Finland, collected together under different industries and themes.

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Get to know the people in Finland behind the innovations and business ideas making a global impact.

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

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Get to know the people living and working in Finland, both from here and abroad

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.

Read about the experiences of a wide range of professionals born abroad who are living and working in Finland. 

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Discover the captivating tales of Finnish success and innovation in these inspiring long reads by Good News Finland. Be inspired by their remarkable achievements!

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Five different examples of a particular industry or innovative field from Finland that are doing great things.

Read five different examples of a particular industry or innovative field from Finland that are doing great things.

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Experts from Finland share their expertise about a range of topics spanning business and innovation from Finland.

Explore diverse opinions and expert insights on Finland's positive news stories, innovation and success stories. Stay informed and inspired.

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

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Good News from Finland spoke to Sami Tallberg, an ambassador of Finnish wild food, about “nature’s supermarket”, his new restaurant project and what the future holds.

After years spent working in high-profile restaurants around the world, wild food has become Sami Tallberg’s “ikigai”, his reason for being.

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“Wild food isn’t just a privilege of rich people or fancy restaurants, it’s an everyman’s right”, Sami Tallberg states

We caught up with author Katja Pantzar to discuss the power of simple actions, the modern definition of sisu and her new projects underway.

After moving to Finland, author Katja Pantzar has turned her discoveries on Nordic-style wellbeing into two books and numerous media appearances globally. We caught up with Katja to discuss the power of simple actions, the modern definition of sisu and her new projects.

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“The meaning of sisu lives, grows and changes,” says Katja Pantzar

Long-distance runner Nina Chydenius is used to hard work, dedication and dreaming big. She also helps young athletes struggling with eating disorders.

Long-distance runner Nina Chydenius is used to hard work, dedication and dreaming big. Still, it isn’t only the 2024 Summer Olympics she has set in her sights, but also helping young athletes struggling with eating disorders.

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“Eating disorders are common in sports, but their treatment is focused too much on how to eat,” says Nina Chydenius

Signmark was catapulted to fame as the first deaf musician to sign an international record deal. His recipe for success? Focusing on things that matter and 100 per cent commitment.

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“Sign language should be considered a minority language, not a disability,” says Signmark

Behind the jewellery brand Chao & Eero is a designer couple Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen, who share a passion for unique wearable pieces. We talked with the duo about their creative process and different design aesthetics.

Behind the jewellery brand Chao & Eero is a designer couple Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen, who share a passion for unique wearable pieces.

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“Our styles are like the two sides of Finland,” say Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen

Siamäk Naghian has taken the long road home and found meaning living in Iisalmi and working as the CEO of Genelec.

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“Without art and music, life would be soulless,” ponders Siamäk Naghian

IQM CEO Jan Goetz describes his transition from an academic career to deep-tech entrepreneurship as “being thrown into cold water”. It has meant learning many things on the fly, but Goetz has also found surprising similarities between the two. Good News from Finland talked with him about the future of quantum computers, maintaining a work-life balance and how a PhD can teach entrepreneurial skills.

IQM CEO Jan Goetz describes his transition from an academic career to deep-tech entrepreneurship as “being thrown into cold water”. It has meant learning many things on the fly, but Goetz has also found surprising similarities between the two. 

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“There are many problems so complicated that classical computers will never be able to solve them,” says Jan Goetz

Learning by doing is a mantra that has propelled Ronny Eriksson to pursue a range of things.

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“We should all be a bit more ambitious,” declares Ronny Eriksson

Finnish actor and filmmaker Max Ovaska is equally at home in front of the camera as he is behind it. You probably won’t hear him bragging about it, however.

This Finnish actor and filmmaker is equally at home in front of the camera as he is behind it.

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“There’s still truth in the stereotype of Finns being silent,” says Max Ovaska

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Bunny-eared trainers and lollipop heels made shoe designer Minna Parikka a household name among global celebrities and influencers. At the peak of her success, she then quit her brand.

Finnish shoe designer Minna Parikka shares her thoughts on her creative process, discussing her innovative designs, inspiration and her ongoing pursuit of reinvention. 

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“I get bored very easily with things,” says Minna Parikka

In the land of frozen seas and perpetual darkness, two outsiders have defied the odds and put Finland on the international wine map. 

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“We've captured the essence of the Finnish berries in our wine,” say Paola Guerrero de Cohen and David Cohen

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Eicca Toppinen, the Finnish cellist and co-founder of Apocalyptica, is a perfect embodiment of the cutting-edge Finnish heavy metal scene.


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“We should find again our respect for nature and the fact that we are part of everything surrounding us,” says Eicca Toppinen

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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?

Find happiness in entrepreneurship- Finland ranks high as a startup hub, providing opportunities for new businesses to flourish.

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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

As the next wireless era looms, Finnish expertise is driving higher speeds, lowered latency, expanded capacity and fortified security against cyber threats.

Finnish collaborative expertise spearheads the upcoming 6G era, bringing faster speeds, reduced latency, increased capacity and enhanced security against cyber threats.

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Finland is happy to connect with 6G

Finnish scaleups have shown their resilience to economic headwinds by continuing to grow and improving their bottom line. 

An analysis by the Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat shows that leading Finnish scaleups grew and increased their bottom line despite the economic turbulence of 2023.

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Major Finnish scaleups unfazed by economic headwinds

Speakers at Vaasa EnergyWeek in 2024 outlined Finland’s current and future role in the green transition, as a leader in battery and hydrogen solutions.

Finnish battery and hydrogen solutions garnered attention at the recent Vaasa EnergyWeek.

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Finland is charged up about the green transition

Some of Finland’s biggest brands were established by newcomers to the country – a trend that shows no signs abating in the local food and beverage industry.

Immigrants have a long tradition of success in the food industry in Finland.

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International perspective is food for thought in Finland

Finland’s approach to generative AI is developing rapidly, transforming business and language models and pioneering game development.

Explore Finland's rise in AI innovation, from transformative language models and secure enterprise solutions to groundbreaking game development. Finnish companies like Silo AI, Root Signals and ConfidentialMind are paving the way for a robust AI ecosystem in Europe.

Finnish quartet receive internationalisation recognition

Finnish cities shine in EU innovation awards

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Finnish universities subject of global recognition

Finnish researchers collaborating with US entities to commercialise fusion energy

Can has explored new paths in tech and culture in Finland

Erica found love, Moomins and weightlifting in Finland