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25.10.2023
Finland’s first five-star NH Collection hotel will open its doors in the heart of Helsinki
A new operator is taking charge of the Grand Hansa Hotel, which is under construction opposite Helsinki Central Railway Station....
27.9.2023
UniCafe wins its ninth Luomu SM trophy
UniCafe has picked up its ninth win at the Luomu SM (Organic Finnish Championship) competition. The competition pitted professional kitchens...
7.9.2023
Students have been in the restaurant business in Helsinki for over 70 years: Today, UniCafe celebrates its anniversary
On the 7th of September, it will be 70 years since the Student Union of the University of Helsinki’s restaurant...
17.8.2023
New development funding for Ylva’s hotel and residential building in the Lyyra city block
Ylva has signed a development financing agreement for the hotel and residential building of the Lyyra city block in Helsinki....
21.7.2023
Ylva sells an office building in Helsinki to Niam
The joint venture between Ylva and pension insurance company Varma has agreed on the sale to Niam of the office...
14.7.2023
Pekka Huotari to take charge of Ylva’s finances
Pekka Huotari has been named as Ylva’s Group Treasurer. Huotari is coming to Ylva from Cramo, where his responsibilities included...
15.6.2023
Eelis Rytkönen chosen to lead Ylva’s corporate responsibility work: aiming for carbon neutrality in 2025
D.Sc. Eelis Rytkönen will be appointed as Ylva’s Chief Impact Leader and a member of the company’s management team on...
15.6.2023
Finland does not have the option of pushing back its climate objectives, even in difficult times
Ylva’s CEO Leea Tolvas summarizes the results of Ylva’s responsibility work in 2022. It has been a historical spring, culminating...
5.4.2023
Ylva’s net sales turned to growth after the pandemic, while inflation and rising interest rates create uncertainty for the coming years
The COVID-19 pandemic abated in 2022 and nearly all UniCafe restaurants were reopened after a prolonged shutdown. However, unexpected changes...
3.4.2023
Aleksi Tujunen joins Ylva’s Board of Directors
Aleksi Tujunen has been elected to join Ylva’s Board of Directors. Tujunen officially joins the Board on 1 April 2023....