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Finland receives €91 million in EU transport funding, including icebreaker support
Helsinki Times
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July 3, 2025
The European Commission has approved €91 million in funding for Finland to support nine national transport projects, the Ministry of Transport and Communications confirmed on Tuesday. The largest share, over €42 million, will be used to acquire a...
Finnish President Hails ‘New NATO,’ Calls For ‘Burden Sharing’ on Ukraine
Kyiv Post
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON DC – Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated on Thursday that Ukraine “is doing well on the military front” and that Europe needs to find the right balance to help Kyiv, “...where perhaps the Americans are leaving a few gaps.” His...
Europe launches Project MARTA
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
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July 6, 2025
The European defense sector takes a significant step forward with the launch of the Project MARTE (acronym for Main ARmoured Tank of Europe), a cutting-edge and highly promising initiative designed to strengthen Europe’s technological autonomy by...
New music this week (part 1): Songs from KAJ, Zoë Më, TEYA and more
wiwibloggs
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July 6, 2025
Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...
Smoking and Stress Worsen Menopause in Working Women
Physician's Weekly
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July 6, 2025
Photo Credit: iStock.com/insta_photos Understanding the link between job strain, stress, and smoking to severe climacteric symptoms, urging better workplace and healthcare support for midlife women. Researchers conducted a retrospective study...
EU Commission Working on Ports and Industrial Maritime Strategies
SeaNews
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July 4, 2025
Acknowledging the growing pressure from global competition and rising security risks on Europe’s shipbuilding, maritime manufacturing, and shipping sectors, the European Commission is working on an EU Ports Strategy and an EU Industrial Maritime...
Finnish President Alexander Stubb on why The Hague summit marks ‘the birth of new NATO’
Atlantic Council
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July 3, 2025
Watch the event With the United States halting weapons shipments to Ukraine, “Europeans have to understand that they have to take more of the burden” of supporting Ukraine, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said. “We need to find the right balance...
BREAKING NEWS: Port of Helsinki kicks off $32M West Harbor expansion
Dredging Today
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July 4, 2025
The Port of Helsinki and YIT Infra Oy have inked a €28 million ($32 million) agreement to expand the southern end of West Harbor. photo courtesy of Port of Helsinki The project will start this month and be completed by the end of 2027. This...
Bulgaria Reports Highest Annual Increase, Sharpest Monthly Decline in Industrial Producer Prices in EU in May
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria recorded the highest annual increase (+7.8%) in industrial producer prices among EU member states in May 2025, while also reporting the sharpest monthly decline (-3.7%), according to data released by Eurostat on Friday. In May 2025,...
MSC unveils first rail wagons manufactured in new Trieste plant
Rail Freight
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July 4, 2025
Eleven months ago, shipping giant MSC took over a site at the port of Trieste to reconvert it into a rolling stock component manufacturing plant. Now, the first wagons produced by Innoway (the joint venture launched with Innofreight) and destined...
Finland supports EC’s 90% emission reduction target by 2040
Daily Finland
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Finland expressed its support to the proposal of the European Commission regarding 90 percent emission reduction target by 2040 compared to the 1990 levels, said the Ministry of the Environment in a press release. The Commission published a...
Everything you need to know about the Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland
Euronews
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Published on 04/07/2025 - 11:30 GMT+2 The Wife-Carrying World Championship – known as Eukonkanto - starts today and runs until tomorrow in Sonkajärvi, in the Northern Savonia region of Finland. Held since 1992, the annual sporting event involves...
Port of Helsinki commences €28 million West Harbour upgrade
Port Technology International
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July 4, 2025
The Port of Helsinki and YIT Infra Oy have signed a €28 million ($32 million) agreement to expand the southern end of West Harbour. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2025 and conclude by the end of 2027. The project aims to increase...
Finnish Energy Solutions Provider WE Tech Solutions Announces Establishment of New Office in China
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 2, 2025
WE Tech Solutions, a leading provider of energy solutions for the shipping industry, is proud to announce the opening of a new office in China. This strategic expansion highlights the company’s commitment to strengthening its global presence and...
Kiwi disc golf exponents face world's best on Finnish fairways
RNZ
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July 4, 2025
Michelle Simpson took up disc golf during Covid lockdown, after an extensive background in ultimate. Photo: Supplied Kiwi disc golf exponent Michelle Simpson seems somewhat surprised to be taking on some of the niche sport's biggest names at the...
Finland’s inflation slows slightly to 1.9 percent in June
Helsinki Times
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July 2, 2025
Consumer prices in Finland rose by 1.9 percent in June compared to the same month last year, according to preliminary data from Statistics Finland. The harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) shows a slight decrease from May, when the annual...
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...
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...
Metso expands recycling capabilities
Australia Mining
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July 6, 2025
Metso is set to acquire the recycling operations and induction heating technology development capabilities owned by Finland-based TL Solution. The acquisition will enhance Metso’s mill lining recycling technology development and customer service...
Payment default numbers in Finland climb for sixth quarter
Helsinki Times
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July 3, 2025
The number of people with payment defaults in Finland has risen by 8,000 so far this year, reaching over 377,000, according to new second-quarter data from credit agency Asiakastieto. This marks the sixth consecutive reporting period with an...