AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI in Cities: Global AI Cities 2026 brought Helsinki and other cities to discuss how AI can make public services more responsive and resilient, with a focus on citizen trust and responsible use. Nordic Tech Deal: Finland’s Vaisala is set to buy AI weather firm Atmo, aiming to speed up the AI transformation of meteorology for agencies and weather-dependent industries. Critical Minerals in Finland: Endomines won up to €1.51m to study tungsten and molybdenum at its Ilomantsi operations, pushing beyond gold into defence-linked materials. Rare Earths Update: European Resources raised Korsnäs’ rare-earth exploration target to 18–32 million tonnes (0.8–1% TREO) and plans drilling to convert it into a mineral resource. EU Environment: A UN report says at least 58 countries and territories remain contaminated by anti-personnel mines, with civilians making up about 90% of recorded casualties in 2024. Travel & Connectivity: Qatar Airways expands Summer 2026 service to 160+ destinations, adding routes including Helsinki. Local Preparedness: Finland’s civil preparedness plan highlights home supplies and radio/torch readiness as part of defence readiness near Russia.
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