Finland’s shipbuilding prospects looking up
The industrial sector in Finland has been hit hard by a changing market and the economic downturn. Tens of thousands
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Finland trims economic growth forecast
Finland’s Finance Ministry says Finnish public finances will remain in deficit until the end of the decade, even if government
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What Shell’s decision means for Alaska economy
Views on the impact of a Shell pullout from the already fragile Alaska economy ranged from dire to cautious Monday,
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Mining co. on bankruptcy brink in Arctic Norway
Bankruptcy looms for iron-ore miner Sydvaranger in Kirkenes as subcontractor stops deliveries of spare parts. According to newspaper Dagens Næringsliv,
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Photo staff laid off at papers in North Sweden
Newspaper company Norrbottens Media told staff on Tuesday it was cutting positions at three of its news outlets in an effort to reduce
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Finns need Swedish, say Norway employers
Norwegian business leaders and academics interviewed by Yle’s Swedish-language news service say they are disappointed in the overall level of
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Zero growth at best for Finland: Yle Poll
The nation was hoping for economic turnaround this year. Instead, 2015 threatens to become Finland’s fourth consecutive year of recession.
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Miners’ high health risks prompts review in Sweden
Miners in Sweden face a significant health risk from inhaling dangerous particles while at work, Swedish Radio News reports, prompting
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Finland: Icebreaker strike cancelled, ports to stay open over Easter
A dispute between icebreaker crew and their employer will not now shut Finnish ports on Thursday after the two sides
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Bids given for Pajala mine in Arctic Sweden
There are bidders for the Pajala mine in northern Sweden, the project sales manager says. The Kaunisvaara mine in Pajala, Swedish
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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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Finland: Olkiluoto nuclear construction staff to double in 2015
Most workers employed at the Olkiluoto 3 site are foreign employees of companies subcontracted for the project. The number of
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Finnish mining company Talvivaara Sotkamo to file for bankruptcy
The board of the cash-strapped Talvivaara Sotkamo mining company has decided to file for bankruptcy. Its parent company, Talvivaara Mining,
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BP plans Alaska layoffs
BP plans to cut its Alaska workforce by 17 percent by early next year. The oil company announced on Monday
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Sweden announces payout to save Coast Guard
The government announced plans to earmark SEK 143 million for the Swedish Coast Guard which had given notice of major
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