Finnish economy still faltering
The latest preliminary data from Statistics Finland indicates that GDP declined by half a percentage point from July to September
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Finland: women’s wages fall behind
As part-time jobs have become more common, there has been an overall increase in the income gap between women and
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Aviation company inspiring new attitudes with altitude in rural Alaska
A small helicopter company is hoping to expand its fledgling program designed to inspire Alaska village students into pursuing careers
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Air route links Norway, Sweden and Finland in Arctic
TROMSØ: With economic support from the regions, Arctic Airlink will be the first east-west route linking Norway, Sweden and Finland
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Average weekly earnings up in Nunavut, Northwest Territories
Employment was up in Canada’s eastern Arctic territory of Nunavut and the neighbouring Northwest Territories in December 2013, according to
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With population shrinking, Canada’s N.W.T. seeks recruits
The Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) is one of the few places in Canada that saw its population shrink last year. Now
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Some Alaska industries increasingly staff out-of-state workers, report
It’s something that never fails to rile Alaskans — valuable in-state jobs going to Outsiders. More of those jobs are
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Nunavut should turn growth into prosperity according to economic outlook
According to the executive director of the Nunavut Economic Forum, the territory is attempting to turn growth into prosperity. The
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Bank lowers economic forecast for Finland
The latest economic forecast from Nordea predicts a one percent contraction in the Finnish economy this year, a worsening outlook
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Finland: Talvivaara bankruptcy would directly eliminate 1,600 jobs says CEO
Talvivaara CEO Pekka Perä said Friday that bankruptcy of his group would throw 1,600 people in the production chain out
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Poverty, inequality rising in Canada’s eastern Arctic
If you live in the community of Resolute Bay in Canada’s eastern Arctic territory of Nunavut, it’s likely you have
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Volvo move is “deathblow” to Sweden’s North says union
Volvo Group announced Wednesday that it will be moving cab trim operations from a factory in the city of Umeå,
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If the Arctic booms, will Alaska’s workforce be ready?
As some of the world’s polar nations race to develop the melting Arctic, Alaska isn’t doing enough to prepare for
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Nunavut, Canada workers earn less than people in other territories
Workers in Canada’s eastern Arctic territory of Nunavut are earning a bit less than their counterparts in the other two
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Arctic Norway needs polar bear spotter
OSLO, Norway — Do you enjoy the outdoors and have strong vocal cords? If so, Norway might have a summer job
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