Finland Investor Confidence Barometer 2026: Companies in Finland Are Ready to Grow
The Finland Investor Confidence Barometer 2026 sends a clear message: companies already operating in Finland are ready to grow. According to the survey, 54% of respondents expect their workforce in Finland to increase over the next two years, and 44% plan to raise their R&D investments. Among large foreign-owned companies, the share planning to increase R&D investment rises to 49%.
The results underline the importance of foreign-owned companies to Finland’s economy. Although they account for only around 1% of companies operating in Finland, they generate a much larger economic impact through jobs, exports, value added, tax revenues, and R&D activity.
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Originally published on 12 Mar
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The Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL) recognised the most outstanding technological achievements and contributors of 2025 at its anniversary event. The Deed of the Year 2025 award was presented to the AI Leap Foundation for launching an education programme that helps Estonian schools adapt to the age of AI.
ITL annually recognises individuals and organisations whose ideas, initiatives or activities have significantly impacted the development of digital technology in Estonia or society more broadly. Awards were presented in four categories: Doer of the Year, Deed of the Year, Breakthrough of the Year and Role Model of the Year.
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Originally published on 24 Mar
The problems affecting the Finnish economy are deep and structural. Sitra proposes a solution in the form of a growth agreement that transcends government terms and party lines.
“Finland has all the necessary prerequisites to overcome its current underperformance. We have world-class technological expertise, strong societal trust that supports growth, and well-functioning institutions. From this starting point, we must aim higher,” says Sitra’s President Atte Jääskeläinen.
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Originally published on 25 Mar
As the volume of court rulings and legal information continues to grow rapidly, not only legal professionals but also public institutions and businesses increasingly require smart solutions to efficiently process large amounts of data and make decisions based not only on statutory law, but also on case law and legal precedents.
To address this need, Latvian law firm iLaw, in collaboration with technology partners, has developed an AI-enabled intelligent database ECLI.ai, significantly improving access to court decisions and legal information analysis. It is anticipated that fast and systematic analysis of rulings will help reduce the risk of contradictory judgments and inconsistencies in legal interpretation, support the development of more coherent case law, and strengthen trust in the judicial system and public administration overall.
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Originally published on 25 Mar
Latvian airline airBaltic is expanding its network for 2026/2027 winter season, running from late October 2026 to the end of March 2027, with the addition of 12 new routes from Riga (Latvia), Gran Canaria and Tenerife (both in Spain), and Kuusamo (Finland). As part of the expanded schedule, the airline will further strengthen its existing Gran Canaria seasonal base, establish a seasonal base in Tenerife, and operate weekend services from Kuusamo.
Mantas Vrubliauskas, VP Network Management at airBaltic: “Winter remains an important time for our customers to travel for leisure, and decisions around new routes must be made well in advance to secure the best opportunities for them. As the current winter season comes to a close, we are already looking ahead to the next one, starting in late October 2026. With additional routes to sunny destinations such as Gran Canaria and Tenerife, alongside new connections to Kuusamo for winter sports and Nordic experiences, we continue to diversify our network and adapt to evolving travel demand.”
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Originally published on 24 Mar
Helsinki’s international cruise season starts early in 2026, with the first cruise call in March, and continues until the end of December. The season begins on Wednesday, 25 March, with the arrival of the first cruise ship, AIDAprima. More than 110 cruise calls are expected during the season.
The upcoming season is going to be lively. Cruise lines bring many international passengers to Helsinki, and the growth in turnaround calls means more travelers are staying in the city.
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Originally published on 24 Mar
Nucu has been named by the expert editorial team to Fitt Insider’s first-ever Scouting Report, which is a field guide to the future of human health. Knowing that this selection is non-pay-to-play and based purely on editorial conviction makes this milestone even more meaningful.
Fitt Insider’s report maps the future across six interconnected layers of a “Fluid Well-being Loop”. Nucu was selected as a leader in the Awareness Layer, which focuses on biological signals and health knowledge. As the report highlights, the industry is moving toward “Exposome Awareness,” in which the environment and infrastructure do the heavy lifting. Nucu has pioneered this path with a proprietary “nearable” platform, providing clinical-grade visibility into the sleep health of kids and teens without the friction of wearables or the privacy concerns of cameras.
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Originally published on 23 Mar
Cybernetica has been engaged to develop and deliver a critical modernisation project within STAR (Social Services and Benefits Data Register) – the core electronic work environment used by social workers across Estonia for case management, benefit administration, adoption and guardianship procedures, and social welfare reporting.
The project is commissioned by TEHIK (Health and Welfare Information Systems Centre) and the Social Insurance Board (Sotsiaalkindlustusamet) under a framework agreement. The specific subsistence benefit project runs until April 2027.
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Originally published on 23 Mar
Great news for our international partners. Estonia will increase the Film Estonia cash rebate from 30% to 40%, strengthening the country’s competitiveness in the international film production market. “It’s official. Minister Heidy Purga has confirmed the final step of a long process: Film Estonia moves forward with a 40% cash rebate for film and TV production.
Regulations still need to be updated — and then, let’s roll!” stated Edith Sepp, head of the Estonian Film Institute.
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Originally published on 23 Mar
Marine Alutech’s order book is growing strongly. At the same time, we ensure and prepare for future project requirements.
The current projects employ more than 200 people at the main location in Teijo, in addition to our staff in Hanko, Turku and Germany. New hall spaces are now under construction, and more employees will come in 2026.
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Originally published on 23 Mar
The Latvian national airline airBaltic is starting its new direct route connecting Riga with Oulu, starting March 29. The new service will operate five times per week, further strengthening connectivity between Latvia and Finland, and giving Oulu a new contact point to international connections.
airBaltic will fly the new route from Oulu to Riga on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, departing from Oulu at 5:00 a.m. and arriving in Riga at 6:30 a.m. Flights from Riga to Oulu will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 11:20 p.m., arriving in Oulu at 1:30 a.m.
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Originally published on 20 Mar