FACC Speaker Luncheon – “Helsinki New University of the Arts with Sibelius Academy” – 04/16/2013

FACC Speaker Luncheon – “Helsinki New University of the Arts with Sibelius Academy” – 04/16/2013

  The special guest and speaker was Dr. Tuomas Auvinen, Head of the Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, who talked about The University of the Arts, Helsinki, which was launched on January 1, 2013 with the merger of the Finnish Academyof Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy, and Theatre Academy Helsinki, and the impact this will have on cultural arts life inFinland. A musical interlude was provided by Taavi … Continue reading »

Finnish Government surprises everyone

Finnish Government surprises everyone

Who would have thought that a coalition government of six (!) different parties can take decisive action? The Finnish government has surprised everyone by slashing corporate tax rate from 24,5 to 20%. This is well below the EU average and, more significantly, below Sweden’s 22%. The government also announced cuts and some tax increases. On … Continue reading »