The Ministry of Finance believes international tax competition will force Finland to reduce corporate tax on businesses. Taxation on consumption would be increased to compensate for the loss in tax revenue.
According to Lasse Arvela, senior official at the Ministry's tax division, a reduction in corporate taxes will help promote economic growth by stimulating investment.
A working group set up to examine tax reform says the level of corporation tax should be reduced by four percentage points.
The group will publish its findings in December.
The state alcohol retail monopoly is extending Saturday evening hours at about one-third of its stores, with roughly one in 10 opening on Sundays as well.
Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says that the new version of Saab's RBS 70 system will ensure protection of broader areas of Finland.
The deal means MTV's channels should re-appear automatically on Elisa's Viihde platform and TV cable offerings on Friday, without customers having to do anything themselves.
