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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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Take a look at the most recent headlines related to Finnish business and innovation

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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My Career: From Start to Finnish

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Take a deeper dive into industries and innovative goings-on from a Finnish perspective.

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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Longer articles about business and innovation from Finland.

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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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Read what leading experts in Finland have to say about their respective fields

All the latest entertainment and lifestyle headlines gathered together in the one place.

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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Max Ovaska: “There’s still truth in the stereotype of Finns being silent."

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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

It’s that time of the year again. Holidays are coming, carols are playing, and it’s time to stake stock of our most read articles in 2021.

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Our most popular stories in 2021

2021 has shaped up to be a banner year for Finnish entrepreneurship, with many innovative local companies focusing on growth and attracting serious investments.

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2021’s biggest investment rounds

Sustainable development, wellbeing of women, happiness, healthcare and startups – Finland has been recognised in a wide range of global indices over the past 12 months.

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Top index rankings for 2021

Looking to provide your furry family member with the healthiest and most comfortable life possible? These five Finnish solutions are here to lend a helping paw.

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Finnish experts have come up with a wide range of solutions to create healthier living environments and protect us from harmful bacteria, viruses, yeasts and moulds.

Finnish experts have come up with a wide range of innovative products and solutions to create healthier living environments and protect us from harmful bacteria, viruses, yeasts and moulds.