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Budget discipline has been impressive and there is a wish to stay in the euro, despite the profligacy of others

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May 29, 2012

Rich, happy and good at austerity

Budget discipline has been impressive and there is a wish to stay in the euro, despite the profligacy of others

forest harvesting ©Bloomberg May 29, 2012

Economy: Demand at home offsets poor exports

Amid the downturn and structural change, consumption is holding up, says Michael Stothard

Risto Siilasmaa ©Reuters May 29, 2012

Nokia: Struggling to regain investors’ confidence

Richard Milne considers the handset maker’s troubles and its new strategy

Olkiluoto power plant ©Reuters May 29, 2012

Nuclear power: Pragmatic citizens are unfazed by Fukushima

Environmental concerns and a desire to reduce dependence on Russia have fostered support, says Michael Stothard

Jyrki Katainen ©Lehtikuva May 29, 2012

Interview: Tough line on austerity has popular support

Richard Milne talks to Jyrki Katainen, prime minister, and leader of the six-party governing coalition

the town of Seinäjoki hosts one of the biggest annual tango festivals in the world ©Getty May 29, 2012

Tango: Latin beats with a long local tradition

Finland has added its own melancholic vibe, explains Michael Stothard

sauna ©Alamy May 29, 2012

Saunas: The etiquette of ‘networking in the nude’

Full nudity is particularly important if you are with business contacts, writes Michael Stothard

Shift at the sawmill May 29, 2012

Pulp and paper: Emerging markets and biofuels balance fall in European demand

The government and forestry companies are trying to find new jobs for plants and workers, reports Richard Milne

A Guggenheim in Helsinki ©Dreamstime May 29, 2012

Helsinki: Centre of good design says no to Guggenheim

The city has decided that it cannot afford an expensive art museum, finds Michael Stothard

Angry Birds illustration May 29, 2012

Mobile games: ‘Angry Birds’ success moves sector up the pecking order

Michael Stothard on an industry that is still tiny but has been invested with high hopes

May 29, 2012

Demographics: State tries to persuade people to spend longer at work

Richard Milne looks at how the challenges of an ageing population are being tackled

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