The CPI based on prices in January is 387.1 points (May 1988=100), 0.28% higher than in the previous month. The CPI less housing cost is 365.9 points, 0.05% higher than in December. More

In the autumn term of 2011 there were 48,723 students registered in schools at the upper secondary and tertiary level of education. There were 29,389 registered students at the upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary levels and 19,334 at the tertiary level.More

In December 2011, 137 new private limited companies were registered compared with 144 in December 2010. The largest number of new registrations was in Financial and insurance activities. 1,700 new limited companies were registered in 2011 compared with 1,627 in 2010, which is about 4.5% increase. More