Sweden’s GDP contracted by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026
The Swedish economy saw a slight contraction, of 0.2%, in the first quarter this year, compared to the previous quarter,…
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Denmark’s first-quarter growth driven by its pharmaceutical sector
Denmark’s pharmaceutical industry was the dominant force behind the country’s economic growth in the first quarter of 2026, according to…
More than a third of Swedish businesses now use AI technologies
Over a third of enterprises (35%) in Sweden now use artificial intelligence in some capacity, with AI adoption accelerating sharply…
The value of Finland’s energy exports rose 16% last year
The value of energy exports from Finland rose by 16% last year, to €5.6 billion, new data from Statistics Finland…
Employment in Sweden increased to 69.4% in the first quarter of 2026
Employment in Sweden rose for the second consecutive quarter in the first three months of 2026, while unemployment declined, according…
Number of people granted Finnish citizenship hit a record high last year
A record number of people were granted Finnish citizenship in 2025, according to new data from Statistics Finland. As the…
Half of Danish workers would lose their pension coverage if they lost their job
Close to half (49%) of Danish workers would have little to no pension coverage if they lost their job or…
Finland reported the highest unemployment rate in the EU in March 2026, at 10.4%
Finland reported an unemployment rate of 10.4% in March 2026, the highest rate in the European Union, new data from…
Danes focusing more on flexible, health-focused forms of exercise
Danes are focusing more on strength training, cardio training, pilates, meditation/mindfulness, winter swimming and yoga than traditional sports in order…
Consumer confidence declined in Finland in April
Consumer confidence in Finland declined further in April 2026, with the consumer confidence indicator falling to -12.5, according to new…