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Finland backs Nokia bid to host EU AI gigafactory

Helsinki Times · July 5, 2025

The Finnish government has formally backed a proposal led by Nokia to establish one of the European Union’s planned AI gigafactories in Finland. The move follows the European Commission’s launch of the InvestAI initiative, aimed at generating €200...

Waldorf Astoria enters Finland with Helsinki hotel

Hotel Management Network · July 4, 2025

Hospitality group Hilton has entered a management agreement with M&L Group to rebrand The Hotel Maria in Helsinki as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, marking the brand’s debut in Finland. Situated in the Kruununhaka district, the 116-room property is...

HELSINKI FINAL ACT-50: OSCE PA PORTO DECLARATION

EUROPE DIPLOMATIC · July 5, 2025

Porto 03.07.2025 Amid historic commemoration of the OSCE’s 50th anniversary the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly called for all OSCE participating States to recommit to the spirit of co-operation that inspired the signing of the Helsinki Final Act in...

New car registration drops by 5% in Finland in H1

Daily Finland ·

A total of 37,258 new passenger cars were registered in Finland in January-June period of 2025, which was 5 per cent fewer than one year earlier, according to Statistics Finland. In June, a total of 7,449 new passenger cars were registered, which...

Cocaine use linked to strokes among under-30s in Helsinki hospitals

Helsinki Times · July 5, 2025

Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) has treated its first cases of drug-induced cerebrovascular incidents linked to recreational cocaine use. Neurologist Marjaana Tiainen confirmed that a small number of young adults, all under 30, suffered strokes...

HS: Fake ads on Meta misuse top Finnish investors' identities

Helsinki Times · July 5, 2025

Fake investment ads featuring the names and images of well-known Finnish financial figures are spreading across Instagram and Facebook, according to recent findings. These scams are targeting Finnish users by collecting personal information such...

Grim Saturday in eastern Finland: Three traffic deaths, two suspected drownings

Yle Uutiset · July 5, 2025

According to a water safety expert, typical factors were involved in Saturday's fatal boating accident in Nurmes. In Lappeenranta, eastern Finland, at least three people died in traffic accidents on Saturday. Two were killed shortly before 1pm...

Finland Pulls Out of Ottawa Mine Ban Pact

Kyiv Post · 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...

Finland moves to strengthen forest growth, carbon sinks

Daily Finland ·

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...

How can Finland's forests soak up more emissions? The forestry ministry has a plan

Yle Uutiset · July 5, 2025

The announcement came after a week of internal dispute within the government over measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Open image viewer An aerial image taken in May of a clear-cut forest property in Teisko, Pirkanmaa, owned by the Tampere...

Finland’s The Hotel Maria to rebrand under Waldorf Astoria

Hotels Mag ·

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...

Finland unveils forest growth plan to meet climate goals

The Malaysian Star · July 4, 2025

HELSINKI, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Finland has unveiled a wide-ranging plan to boost forest growth and restore the carbon sink capacity of its woodlands, in a bid to meet national climate targets and strengthen long-term forest resilience, the Ministry...

Finland in discussions with US over sale of used icebreaker

Janes ·

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...

Finland stabbing suspect says chose victims randomly: police

Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha ·

Finland stabbing suspect says chose victims randomly: police HELSINKI, July 4, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The suspect in a stabbing attack that wounded four near a Finnish shopping centre this week said he chose his victims randomly and believed he was...

Tampere stabbings suspect targeted strangers to ‘end own suffering’

Helsinki Times · July 4, 2025

A 23-year-old man has admitted to stabbing four people near the Ratina shopping centre in Tampere on Thursday afternoon. Police say the victims were chosen at random, and there is no indication of terrorist or racist motives behind the attack. The...

Preview: Norway Women vs Finland Women - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole ·

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Women's European Championship clash between Norway Women and Finland Women, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Norway Women and Finland Women will both be targeting back-to-back victories when they...

Finnish Stabbing Suspect Claims Random Victim Selection

News Central TV · July 4, 2025

The 23-year-old Finnish man suspected of a stabbing attack near a shopping centre this week, which injured four people, has told police he chose his victims randomly and believed he was being stalked. Police confirmed Friday that the suspect...

Norway Women vs Finland Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 6th 2025

Sportskeeda · July 5, 2025

Norway Women and Finland Women will continue their campaign at the 2025 UEFA Women's Euro Championship when they square off on Sunday (July 6th). The game will be played at Stade de Tourbillon. The Norwegians began their campaign with a 2-1...

Dario Naamo given Dundee United rave review as Finland insider maps 'high level' talent's path to to the top

Daily Record & Sunday Mail · July 5, 2025

Stevie Grieve has insisted Dario Naamo is “a high level talent” who can become a very big asset for Dundee United. Jim Goodwin has snapped up the Finnish under-21 wing-back on a season-long loan from St Polten, with an option to buy. Grieve...

Finnish police arrest 23-year-old in Tampere mall stabbing case

The Sun Daily · July 4, 2025

HELSINKI: Finnish police said on Friday a man held over a stabbing attack in the southwestern city of Tampere on Thursday in which four people were injured told them he had no racist or political motive for the deed and had attacked people...