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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...
FT: Staff at Sanna Marin's employer took part in 'Gaza Riviera' plan
Yle Uutiset
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July 7, 2025
The director of the Finnish Institute in the Middle East, Susanne Dahlgren, said she considered the US and Israeli plans to displace Palestinians to be outrageous. Open image viewer File photo of Susanne Dahlgren. Image: Jasmin Paananen Staff...
AI chip firm Groq expands to Europe
Dataconomy
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July 7, 2025
Groq, an artificial intelligence semiconductor startup, announced Monday the establishment of its first European data center in Helsinki, Finland, in partnership with Equinix, as part of its international expansion efforts. The move allows Groq to...
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...
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...
ISOPLUS – Hidden but Essential
The European Business Review
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July 7, 2025
The Energy Transition is an enormous opportunity for Europe to harness its millennia of engineering expertise and lead the world in addressing the existential issues of the 21st century: sustainability and the energy transition. Simply put,...
Finland just banned cargo-ship poop at sea, first nation to do it
Euro Weekly News
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July 2, 2025
Finland's new maritime law targets waste pollution from ships like these. Credit: Siwabud Veerapaisarn Images via Canva.com It’s now official, cargo ships can no longer treat the Baltic like a public toilet. As of July 1, 2025, Finland has become...
Does Control Nutritional Status (CONUT) Score Predict Early and Long-Term Mortality at the Initiation of Maintenance Hemodialysis?
Dove Medical Press
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July 7, 2025
Introduction Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a nutritional and metabolic disorder characterized by the simultaneous loss of body protein and energy reserves. It is especially common among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD),...
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...
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...
Digital Finance Forum Of Global Digital Economy Conference 2025 Grandly Convened At Beijing Banking & Insurance Business Park
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BEIJING, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 3, the Digital Finance Forum of the Global Digital Economy Conference 2025 was held at the Beijing Banking & Insurance Business Park. The forum was hosted by the Shijingshan...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
Finland's MoD to procure first sovereign SAR satellites for space-based ISR
Janes
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A concept graphic of an ICEYE-X2 SAR satellite in orbit. (Iceye) Finland's Ministry of Defence (MoD) and satellite company Iceye Oy have signed a letter of intent that allows Finland to purchase Iceye synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites,...