Unlike Norway, Russia, Iceland, Greenland, Canada and the USA, Finland's territory does not border the Arctic Ocean. However, the northern parts of Finland (Lapland) are considered to be part of the Arctic Region, a polar area covered in ice and snow for most of the year. Why is this region getting more attention from business [...]
The Nordic economic outlook isn’t exactly rosy. Cue layoffs and downbeat growth expectations. Where to invest if you want a little more defense in your financial strategy? Our bottom-line suggestion is to investigate discount retailers. Maybe Finland’s Tokmanni? If you’re really adventurous start your own company offering budget prices to deal-hungry consumers. Or are you [...]
I moved to Finland in January from Vushtrri, Kosovo. As an international student, I also work in Helsinki and have an internship. Why do I want to live in Finland? Everyone’s goal is to live the highest quality and most stable life possible. Finland surely offer that to you. [mapsmarker map="2"] What would I tell [...]
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending or crowdlending/-funding is a new way of borrowing and lending money without any middleman. P2P-platforms operating online connect those who need the money with those who are ready to lend money. No bank is needed in this process. Borrowers can be either individuals or companies, and there can be tens or even [...]
Want to live in Finland or another Nordic country? Get ready to spend a lot of time sorting waste and recycling. In Finland, most apartments and houses contain multiple bins for waste sorting by type. You carry it outside regardless of the weather and dispose of it in one of several different receptacles: biological, mixed, [...]
