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Finland records rise in recalls and outbreaks
Food Safety News
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June 30, 2025
Food recall statistics in Finland show the number of recalls exceeded 300 in 2024. According to data collected by the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) and recently published, there were 305 food product recalls in 2024. This is 55 more than...
Czechia to investigate companies possibly supplying Russia with equipment for weapons production
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock photo: Getty Images The Security and Information Service of Czechia (BIS) will investigate Czech companies that may have exported equipment to Russia for weapons manufacturing. Source: iRozhlas citing BIS spokesperson Ladislav Šticha, as...
Trends & Strategies Shaping The $13.22 Billion Wedding Wear Market In 2025 Featuring David's Bridal, Pronovias, Panache Fashion Group And Other Industry Leaders
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The wedding wear market is experiencing growth with opportunities in personalized bridal fashion, sustainability, digital engagement, and innovative rental models Dublin, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The...
Company closures in Finland surge in early 2025: statistics authority
The Malaysian Star
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July 3, 2025
HELSINKI, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The number of company closures in Finland continued to rise sharply between January and March this year, according to a press release issued by Statistics Finland on Thursday. In the first quarter of 2025, nearly...
Finnair cancels approximately 80 flights on July 4 due to industrial action
Travel Daily News
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July 3, 2025
Finnish Aviation Union strike on July 4 forces Finnair to cancel 80 flights, affecting 8,000 passengers; more strikes expected mid-July. The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has announced industrial action on Friday, July 4, at Helsinki Airport. If...
New submarine cable to be built between Finland, Sweden
Daily Finland
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The construction of a new submarine cable linking Sweden and Finland has officially begun, GlobalConnect, a leading digital infrastructure provider in the Nordic region, said in a press release on Thursday, reported Xinhua. The initiative is...
Company closures in Finland surge in Q1
Daily Finland
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The number of company closures in Finland continued to rise sharply between January and March this year, according to a press release issued by Statistics Finland on Thursday, reported Xinhua. In the first quarter of 2025, nearly 11,000 new...
EU awards Finland €91 million for transport projects, including new icebreaker
Yle Uutiset
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July 3, 2025
Over 42 million euros will be used for Finland to purchase a new icebreaker. Open image viewer File photo. The icebreaker Kontio clearing a path for commercial shipping vessels. Image: Topias Lehtonen / Arctia The European Commission has granted...
EU unlikely to end dependence on Russian energy resources by 2027 — Euractiv
TASS
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July 3, 2025
BRUSSELS, July 3. /TASS/. The European Union faces significant challenges in fully phasing out Russian energy resources by 2027, according to the Euractiv news portal, which noted that Russian energy supplies continue to flow into the European...
“Zero Carbon Ships Are Coming”: Wärtsilä Unveils Bold Masterplan to Eliminate Emissions From Global Maritime Industry
Sustainability Times
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July 3, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Wärtsilä unveils a comprehensive strategy to decarbonize the heavy marine industry by 2050, leveraging cutting-edge technology and regulatory efforts. 🔋 The company emphasizes the importance of multi-fuel engines and methanol as...
Saur Energy Explains: Grains to Grid – Power of Sand Batteries
Saur Energy
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Highlights : Thermal batteries are redefining the energy storage and deployment Global sand battery market size is predicted to increase from USD 1.38 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 4.86 billion by 2034 Energy storage technologies are...
Heineken launches mobile phone plan in Finland that encourages people to connect in real life
Telemedia Online
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July 3, 2025
World-famous drinks brand Heineken is testing a completely new approach to screen time reduction in Finland with a unique, branded social media app that encourages people to interact IRL (in real life, grandad). In a world where adults are feeling...
Construction outlook worsens while industry sentiment lifts
Helsinki Times
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June 28, 2025
Confidence in Finland’s construction sector fell again in June, even as sentiment improved slightly in manufacturing and services, according to the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK). The manufacturing confidence index rose from –11 in May...
Innovative research moves shipping closer to quieter ocean
Hydro International
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Underwater noise from ships poses a serious threat to marine life, disrupting the communication, navigation and reproduction of species such as whales and dolphins. The LOWNOISER project, led by Maritime CleanTech and partners, is tackling this...
Janicke Askevold in post-production on Solomamma
Cineuropa
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03/07/2025 - The Norwegian director’s sophomore feature is a drama that explores the emotional terrain of single motherhood, looking at questions of identity and human connection Lisa Loven Kongsli in Solomamma (© Bacon Pictures/Torjus Thesen)...
Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor Secures EU Support for 2,500 km Clean Energy Pipeline
Hydrogen Fuel News
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July 3, 2025
The Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) is picking up steam with a new feasibility study, with a big push from the EU in the form of €6.8 million in funding from the Connecting Europe Facility. This ambitious project will span about 2,500...
Warner Music Finland acquires catalog of independent record company Skorpioni
Music Business Worldwide
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July 3, 2025
Warner Music Finland has acquired the catalog of independent record company Skorpioni. The indie label announced earlier this year that it would be ceasing operations. The press release announcing the acquisition noted that it marks “a significant...
Young Horizons Industry reveals its latest selection
Cineuropa
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03/07/2025 - 24 projects from 16 countries will be presented at Warsaw’s international co-production forum for films and series targeting young audiences Young Horizons Industry has announced the official selection for its ninth edition, set to...
Clean Shipping Alliance Calls North-East Atlantic Scrubber Discharge Ban Unnecessary
Ship & Bunker
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July 3, 2025
The scrubber-supporting group criticised the ban as unnecessary and unfortunate. Image Credit: CSA The Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA), a coalition of shipping companies that support the use of scrubber systems, has criticised the OSPAR commission's...
Finland sees €60m trade deficit in April
Daily Finland
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The trade balance showed a deficit of EUR 60 million in April 2025, according to the international trade in goods statistics provided by Finnish Customs on Friday. In January-April 2025, the trade balance had accumulated a deficit of EUR 514...