Alko

Finland

PRICES

Finland's price tags for booze highest in EU

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/30/21

The average price for spirits, wine and beer are nearly twice as high as the EU average

Finland

SINGLE MARKET

Finnish alcohol regulation clashes with EU free movement of goods

The Nomad Today 2/12/21

The European Commission requested from Finnish authorities further information on the regulation of its retail sales system of alcohol below 5.5%.

Finland

POLL

Finland should end Alko's monopoly on alcohol sale, Foreigner.fi readers say

The Nomad Today 7/28/20

Foreigner.fi will ask a different question about Finland and Finnish lifestyle every Friday on its official Twitter account @foreignerfi

Finland

CORONAVIRUS

Alcohol sales rise due to coronavirus after 12-year decline

The Nomad Today 4/15/20

Despite the historical sale figures, Alko said that “regarding alcohol, less is better” in these unique days.

Finland

Easter Holiday

Easter holiday guide for services

The Nomad Today 4/10/20

In the Easter holiday, the Uusimaa border is still closed and some shops change their opening hours. 

Finland

Alcohol sales bump in Finland after coronavirus outbreak

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

Alko Business Director said, “I have not seen anything like that over 30 years of my Alko career”