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Royal Caribbean’s mega-ship ‘Legend of the Seas’ floats out at Meyer Turku yard

Royal Caribbean’s mega-ship ‘Legend of the Seas’ floats out at Meyer Turku yard

Royal Caribbean’s 250 000-GT Legend of the Seas has hit the water at Finland’s Meyer Turku yard. The milestone cements Finland’s role in green cruise-ship engineering and signals continued demand for international maritime talent requiring Finnish work permits.

Feb 22, 2026
Finland highlighted as budget-friendly migration option for Nigerians

Finland highlighted as budget-friendly migration option for Nigerians

A new article positions Finland alongside Canada and New Zealand as a cost-effective destination for Nigerian migrants, spotlighting the Job Seeker Visa and scholarship pathways. Finnish employers in tech and healthcare can leverage these routes to ease hiring bottlenecks.

Feb 22, 2026
Russian Nuclear Icebreaker ‘Sibir’ Starts Convoys in the Gulf of Finland

Russian Nuclear Icebreaker ‘Sibir’ Starts Convoys in the Gulf of Finland

Russia has deployed its newest nuclear icebreaker Sibir to keep shipping lanes open in the ice-covered Gulf of Finland, a move watched closely by Finnish logistics operators that rely on Primorsk cargo flows. The convoy operation should stabilise maritime trade for now, but Finnish firms and policymakers are treating it as another reminder of the strategic sensitivity of Baltic transport links.

Feb 21, 2026
Aurora Line Finland–Sweden Interconnector Goes Live Ahead of Schedule

Aurora Line Finland–Sweden Interconnector Goes Live Ahead of Schedule

The €1 billion Aurora Line electricity interconnector between Finland and Sweden is officially in service, adding up to 900 MW of cross-border capacity. The project strengthens Nordic energy security, supports green-industry expansion and showcases fast-track permitting for critical transnational infrastructure.

Feb 21, 2026
Finland Proposes Tighter Rules for 17-Year-Old Driving-Licence Exemptions

Finland Proposes Tighter Rules for 17-Year-Old Driving-Licence Exemptions

A government bill sent to Parliament would make it harder for 17-year-olds to get an early passenger-car licence, raising distance thresholds, imposing a night-time driving ban and expanding mandatory risk-training. Businesses employing teenage staff must prepare for tighter eligibility rules, while insurers foresee potential safety benefits.

Feb 21, 2026

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