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Finland Pulls Out of Ottawa Mine Ban Pact
Kyiv Post
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July 4, 2025
Finnish President Alexander Stubb approved the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines, citing a “deteriorated security situation.” Finland’s decision will take effect six months after it...
Travel Disruptions Loom: Finnair Cancels 100 Flights Amid Helsinki Airport Strike
Rus Tourism News
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July 7, 2025
Thousands of travelers are facing disruptions as the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has announced industrial action at Helsinki Airport for Monday, July 7, prompting Finnair to cancel approximately 100 flights. The strike, if carried out, will...
Finland’s The Hotel Maria to rebrand under Waldorf Astoria
Hotels Mag
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Hilton has signed a management agreement with M&L Group to rebrand The Hotel Maria in Helsinki as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki. Located in the historic Kruununhaka district, the hotel will become the first Waldorf Astoria property in Finland and the...
Gasum Opens Biogas Filling Station in Kajaani, Finland
Renewable Energy Magazine
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The station offers both liquefied and pressurized gas. This means that both passenger cars and heavy vehicles can be refueled at the station. The distribution of liquefied biogas at the station has already begun. Compressed gas is estimated to be...
Why small city Riihimäki is Finland’s emerging gateway for defencetech innovation
Tech.eu
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July 7, 2025
In the quiet town of Riihimäki, 60 kilometres north of Helsinki, a new kind of defence innovation ecosystem is taking shape. Home to half of Finland’s defence industry, Riihimäki is positioning itself as a launchpad for next-generation dual-use...
Mawson Finland Drills Major Step-Out Expansion at Raja Zone, Expands South Palokas & New Lens Zones, and Makes New Near-Surface Discovery
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / July 7, 2025 / Mawson Finland Limited ("Mawson" or the "Company") (TSX-V:MFL)(FRANKFURT:PM6) is pleased to announce results from remaining drillholes from the 2025 drilling season at the Company's...
More rain coming, but Finland will warm up soon
Yle Uutiset
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July 7, 2025
Temperatures are expected to rise after the rain, which will likely be heaviest in the south-east. This animated map shows the weather forecast for Monday (maanantai), Tuesday (tiistai), Wednesday (keskiviikko) and Thursday (torstai). Finland will...
Groq launches its first European data centre in Helsinki
Investment Monitor
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July 7, 2025
US-based artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker Groq has unveiled a new data centre in Helsinki, Finland. The new facility will cater to the growing demand for AI inference services in the European region. Additionally, it will offer reduced...
Finland in discussions with US over sale of used icebreaker
Janes
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Finnish multi-purpose icebreaker Fennica , operated by Arctia. (Arctia) Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has confirmed to Janes that discussions with the US are ongoing about the possible sale of at least one Finnish...
European Commission Grants €22 Million for Port Upgrades at Helsinki and Lübeck
Ship & Bunker
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July 7, 2025
The grant will help the ports in upgrading their infrastructure and developing shore power. Image Credit: Core Power The European Commission has approved €22 million ($25.8 million) in co-funding for port upgrades at the Finnish Port of Helsinki...
Abilympics – Work Skill Olympics for Persons with Disabilities Recognizes 26 Medalists in Mumbai, Fuels India’s Finland 2027 Campaign
Web NewsWire
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July 7, 2025
The second and final day of the West Zone Regional Abilympics 2025 concluded with resounding success at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai, as the event spotlighted 67 participants with disabilities competing across 15+ vocational skill categories....
Finland moves to strengthen forest growth, carbon sinks
Daily Finland
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has launched an extensive package of measures that aims to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks on a long-term basis, said the Ministry in a press release on Friday. The package is based on the...
Helsinki, Lübeck-Travemünde ports get €22M EU boost
Offshore Energy
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July 4, 2025
The European Commission has granted a total of €22 million in co-funding for the Hansalink 3 project between the Finnish Port of Helsinki and the German Port of Lübeck-Travemünde. Port of Helsinki The Port of Helsinki’s share of the support is...
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...
Norway first to reach quarter-finals after Finland win
Joy FM
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July 6, 2025
Norway became the first side to reach the Euro 2025 quarter-finals after Caroline Graham Hansen's late goal snatched victory against Finland. They won Group A after Switzerland beat Iceland in Sunday's late game as their victory against the Swiss...
Finland open Women's Euro campaign against Iceland
Helsinki Times
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July 3, 2025
Finland will face Iceland in their opening match of the Women's European Championship on Wednesday evening in Thun, Switzerland. Kick-off is at 7pm Finnish time. The game is the first of the tournament, with the opening ceremony taking place later...
Finland backs EU’s 90 percent emissions cut by 2040
Helsinki Times
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July 3, 2025
Finland supports the European Commission’s proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040, Environment and Climate Minister Sari Multala said on Monday. The target is part of the European Union’s roadmap to achieve climate...
42 drown in Finland so far this year
Daily Finland
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Published : 07 Jul 2025, 00:18 Updated : 07 Jul 2025, 00:23 A total of 42 people drowned in Finland so far this year, according to the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life Saving Association (Suomen Uimaopetus- ja Hengenpelastusliitto-SUH) and...
Five dead in separate accidents across eastern Finland
Helsinki Times
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July 6, 2025
Three people died in road accidents and two are presumed drowned in eastern Finland on Saturday, marking one of the most fatal days of the summer so far. Two adults were killed around midday on Vaalimaa road near Lappeenranta when their car veered...
Graham Hansen scores late winner as Norway beat Finland
BBC
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July 6, 2025
Caroline Graham Hansen's late goal snatches victory for Norway against Finland to move them closer to a place in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals. Follow Euro 2025 on BBC Sport, external Available to UK users only.