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Data-Centre Expansion: Finland’s regulator halted land-clearing for Google’s two data-centre sites after hundreds of hectares of forest were cleared, pending environmental reviews. Meanwhile, French firm Sesterce plans a €10bn AI campus in Finland, raising questions about how the country balances investment with environmental safeguards. Helsinki Policies: The city voted to restrict high-emission travel ads, though the ban could be delayed by up to 10 years. It also tightened school rules requiring faces to be visible while rejecting a headscarf ban. Security and Immigration: Finland approved its 35th military aid package for Ukraine, worth €1 million, and plans to introduce a citizenship test from March 2027. Arctic Open: At the badminton tournament in Vantaa, PV Sindhu lost her quarter-final, while Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia and doubles pair Aaron Tai-Roy King advanced to the semi-finals.

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Sep. 29, 2026

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Helsinki votes in favour of banning fossil fuel adverts – but there could be a 10-year delay

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Finland moves residence permit applications to VFS Global in Vietnam

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Finland approved its 35th aid package for Ukraine worth €1 million

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Finland provides Ukraine with new military aid package

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Midgard Plans Sweden-Finland Subsea Cable

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Oct. 9, 2026

Helsinki moves to restrict high-emission travel ads to meet climate goals

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Hotel Review: Helsinki’s Hotel Kämp Revival – Chandeliers, Caviar and Cryotherapy

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Oct. 9, 2026

Finland moves ahead with Sokli despite unresolved permits

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