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One of Finland's largest energy storage facilities commissioned in Lappeenranta – Merus Power's EUR 15 million delivery completed
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
TAMPERE, Finland, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The energy storage facility delivered by Merus Power to Lappeenranta, Finland, has been completed and put into market use on 15 May 2025. The energy storage facility is owned by a joint venture...
Finnish Steady Energy completes €32 million funding round, accelerates towards world’s first commercial SMR, constructs pilot plant in Helsinki city centre
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
Helsinki, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finnish nuclear technology company Steady Energy announces the successful completion of its €32 million funding round and will now begin constructing a full-scale pilot plant. With preliminary agreements...
Finland Finalizes Second Phase of Russia Border Barrier
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland has finished building the second phase of its border barrier along the eastern frontier with Russia, the Finnish Border Guard confirmed Tuesday, as reported by a media outlet. The latest completed section spans roughly 18...
EU EASTERN BORDERS: Baltic countries and Poland call on EU to increase focus on eastern border ― Estonian NGO helps to relaunch mental health support helpline for Ukrainians ― Finland’s border law set for 18-month extension ― NGO criticises Poland’s tr…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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June 26, 2025
The Baltic countries and Poland have called on the EU institutions to increase their focus on the bloc’s eastern border. An NGO in Estonia has relaunched a helpline to provide mental health support for Ukrainians living in Ukraine and elsewhere in...
Vaisala CO2 sensors in ‘Building Biospheres’ exhibit help show plants' ability to manage indoor environments
EIN Presswire
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July 4, 2025
Vaisala has donated some of its leading-edge carbon dioxide sensors to this year’s Biennale in Venice, which uses trees to create an agreeable indoor climate. HELSINKI, FINLAND, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Commissioned by the Flanders...
Finland commits EUR 2.5 million to new phase of EIF support for sustainable trade in LDCs
World Trade Organization
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June 13, 2025
In May, the EIF Steering Committee endorsed a recommendation by the EIF Taskforce for a third phase of the initiative, to run up to 2031 in support of the UN Doha Programme of Action for LDCs. Designed to provide catalytic and transformative...
RINA Acquires Finland-based Foreship, Strengthening Global Position in Marine Consulting
EIN Presswire
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June 18, 2025
HELSINKI, FINLAND, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RINA, the multinational engineering consultancy, inspection and certification group, has acquired the entire share capital of Foreship, a renowned Finnish company specialising in naval...
Labubu Plush Toy Craze Takes Over Finland
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A quirky, sharp-toothed plush named Labubu—crafted by Chinese brand Pop Mart—has taken Finland by storm, drawing crowds and captivating collectors across the country. This past weekend, excitement peaked at Helsinki’s Forum shopping mall,...
Helsinki+50 Conference: Respecting the Legacy, Preparing for the Future
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 6, 2025
VIENNA, 5 June 2025 — To mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, the OSCE Finnish Chairpersonship will organize a conference at Finlandia Hall, in Helsinki, on 31 July 2025. While the Conference will pay tribute to the legacy of...
VA’s Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Program helps disabled Veterans
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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July 3, 2025
VA’s Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) program helps Veterans with disabilities, including those with spinal cord injuries and degenerative conditions, such as Parkinson’s and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Created in 1948, the SAH program...
OSCE Secretary General concludes visit to Norway, participates in international seminar on 50th anniversary of Helsinki Final Act hosted by Storting
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 13, 2025
OSLO, 13 June 2025 — OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded today his first official visit to Norway, where he held meetings with high-level officials and delivered the keynote speech in the international seminar, "Security and...
International Council of Nurses Congress 2025 opens in Helsinki, Finland, with a joyful parade of global nurses
EIN Presswire
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June 11, 2025
ICN’s Congress 2025 has opened with an exuberant and joyful parade of nurses, adding to Helsinki’s claim to being one of the happiest cities in the world. HELSINKI, FINLAND, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ICN’s Congress 2025 has opened with...
OSCE organizes study trip to Finland for representatives of the Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 10, 2025
From 2 to 6 June, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) organized a study visit to Finland for a delegation from the Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship under the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan. The visit aimed at...
Minister Roland Lamola: Launch of South Africa-Finland Youth Peace Mediators Programme
South African Government
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June 10, 2025
Programme Director, Ambassador Dlomo, Honourable Minister Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Ambassador Pekka Metso, Embassy of Finland, Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Director General of DIRCO, Mr Dangor,...
OSCE Chair Finland to convene international conference on climate and security
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 9, 2025
VIENNA, 9 June 2025 — The Chairpersonship Conference on Climate and Security will take place 11 June 2025 in Hanaholmen, Espoo. At the Conference, experts will discuss a range of issues on climate, peace and security, including the environmental...
Parliamentarians unite in Helsinki to advance gender equality in politics
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 5, 2025
More than 60 parliamentarians and experts from Europe and Central Asia gathered at the Finnish Parliament for a two-day workshop on gender-sensitive parliaments, organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable Speaker / House Chair, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Botes, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Senior Officials of DIRCO led by Director-General Zane...
Virtune AB (Publ) ("Virtune") has completed the monthly rebalancing for June 2025 of its Virtune Crypto Altcoin Index ETP
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
Stockholm, 2nd of July 2025 – Virtune AB (Publ) ("Virtune") today announces that it has completed the monthly rebalancing of the Virtune Crypto Altcoin Index ETP, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq Helsinki (ISIN code SE0023260716). In addition...
DG Okonjo-Iweala underscores importance of partnerships to support LDCs
World Trade Organization
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June 30, 2025
Co-organized by Djibouti, Finland and the Executive Secretariat of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), the event focused on strengthening international partnerships in support of LDC trade and investment priorities. The vision for EIF Phase...