Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
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Google partners with Fortum Oyj to secure €1B investment for Finnish nuclear plant
Google's investment in Finnish nuclear power highlights a shift towards sustainable energy, boosting Finland's economy and tech infrastructure.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team9 Sept
Google strikes first nuclear power deal in Europe with Fortum
Google's nuclear deal with Fortum secures long-term clean energy, boosts Finland's economy, and signals Big Tech's growing nuclear interest.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team9 Sept
TikTok expands data center capacity in Finland to support AI growth
TikTok's data center expansion in Finland highlights the strategic importance of local infrastructure for compliance and competitive advantage in Europe.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Sept
UN agency accused of Hamas ties sees another European nation cut funding
Finland will discontinue UNRWA funding by end of 2026, following the Trump administration and Sweden in cutting ties with the Hamas-linked U.N. agency.
Going for gold: an early autumn road trip across Finland’s sparkling lake district
On a self-drive break in search of Lake Saimaa’s autumn colours, we encountered blue skies, cosy lakeside cabins and saunas, great food – and lots of stubbornly green trees I wasn’t sure what to expect from an autumn trip to Finland, my first ever to the country, but spending an afternoon sprawled on a deck chair beneath blazing blue skies certainly wasn’t part of it. After a morning walking beneath the leafy canopy at the Mustila Arboretum – the oldest, most extensive botanical garden in the country – and a lunchtime wine-tasting (more of which later), my friend Sara and I pitched up at the Sahanlahti resort, deep in the Finnish Lakeland , only to find sun-drenched scenery that felt far more Mediterranean than Nordic. Sahanlahti was the second stop on a mid-September road trip from Helsinki to the shores of Lake Saimaa; a journey in search of ruska , the spectacular autumn colours that blaze for a few short weeks before the long Finnish winter sets in. However, on our opening drive east from the airport to the Radalla resort, set on Lake Urajärvi, most of the thousands of trees we drove past were resolutely green, with just the very tips of the leaves tinged with auburn, like a foliage balayage . Continue reading...
The Guardian•Annabelle Thorpe7 SeptGoing for gold: an early autumn road trip across Finland’s sparkling lake district
On a self-drive break in search of Lake Saimaa’s autumn colours, we encountered blue skies, cosy lakeside cabins and saunas, great food – and lots of stubbornly green trees I wasn’t sure what to expect from an autumn trip to Finland, my first ever to the country, but spending an afternoon sprawled on a deck chair beneath blazing blue skies certainly wasn’t part of it. After a morning walking beneath the leafy canopy at the Mustila Arboretum – the oldest, most extensive botanical garden in the country – and a lunchtime wine-tasting (more of which later), my friend Sara and I pitched up at the Sahanlahti resort, deep in the Finnish Lakeland , only to find sun-drenched scenery that felt far more Mediterranean than Nordic. Sahanlahti was the second stop on a mid-September road trip from Helsinki to the shores of Lake Saimaa; a journey in search of ruska , the spectacular autumn colours that blaze for a few short weeks before the long Finnish winter sets in. However, on our opening drive east from the airport to the Radalla resort, set on Lake Urajärvi, most of the thousands of trees we drove past were resolutely green, with just the very tips of the leaves tinged with auburn, like a foliage balayage . Continue reading...
The Guardian•Annabelle Thorpe7 Sept
Gym Installed For Homeless Improves Their Health And Habits–Without Leaving the Shelter
A gym equipment company from Finland is bringing physical fitness to the homeless community of Paris. Inactivity is a growing public health concern, but especially in lower income communities. To address this challenge, Omnigym installed an outdoor gym at a homeless shelter in the French capital. They tested whether easy access to exercise would improve […]
Good News Network•Good News Network6 Sept
Patria completes local assembly of Finland’s first F135 jet engine
Patria has completed the assembly of its first F135 fighter jet engine at its newly constructed facility in Linnavuori, Nokia, Finland, marking a key step in Finland’s involvement with the global F-35 programme.
After 30 Years of Estranged Trains, Sweden and Finland Re-Connect Their Railway Lines
Early on a Monday morning in early August, a train rumbled across a thawed out Arctic landscape in Finland before screeching to a halt at its final destination at a border crossing with Sweden. It may sound ordinary for rail-loving European societies, but it was actually the first time these neighbors had the option to […]
Good News Network•Andy Corbley4 Sept
Finland conducts Europe’s largest defense exercise since WWII amid rising tensions
Finland's defense exercises highlight escalating NATO-Russia tensions, increasing market concerns over potential military conflict by 2026.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez3 Sept
Finnair launches September sale to the ‘World’s Happiest Country’ and beyond
Finland’s flag carrier, Finnair, has launched its new September sale, offering customers in the UK and Ireland reduced fares across its European and Asian network. Those looking for a traditional Finnish experience in the ‘World’s Happiest Country’ this winter can enjoy one-way fares to the Finnish capital, Helsinki, from as little as £89 from London, £94 from Edinburgh, £99 from Manchester, or €79 from Dublin.
Nordic Air Forces deepen integration at NATO’s new CAOC Bodø
Air Force representatives from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden met in Bodø from 25 to 28 August to advance the Nordic Airpower Concept and strengthen integration between the five Nordic NATO allies. Nearly 100 participants gathered in Bodø and at NATO’s new Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) to examine how the Nordic countries can […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 Sept
China privately told Finland it would prevent Russia from using nuclear weapons, Stubb says
China's stance against Russia's nuclear use could reshape global power dynamics, influencing NATO's strategic planning and European security policies.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team31 Aug
Moscow vows effective measures in response to Finland’s nuclear weapons policy change
Finland's policy shift heightens regional tensions, potentially altering NATO-Russia dynamics and escalating security concerns in Europe.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team30 AugAN
Sweden Deploys Gripen Fighters and Warships to Protect Finnish Airspace and Border Territory
Aviation News – Sweden will assist Finland’s military with Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets and a naval corvette warship to monitor and safeguard Finnish airspace...
Sweden to send Gripen fighters to patrol Finland’s border with Russia, SVT reports
Sweden’s government has chosen to send military units to Finland, including JAS 39 Gripen fighters that would patrol…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau28 Aug
Russian Il-20 suspected of flying nearly 9 km into Finnish airspace
Finland’s Ministry of Defense said a Russian aircraft is suspected of violating Finnish airspace over the western Gulf…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau21 Aug
Brussels Airlines adds flights to Evenes (Norway), Kemi and Kittilä (Finland)
These destinations are added to the winter timetable, as holidays to the arctic in winter are becoming increasingly popular. Tickets are now on sale. In addition to scheduled passenger flights,...
Discover Airlines to Launch New Finnish Routes
Discover Airlines, which is part of the Lufthansa group, announced a series of weekly services to two new destinations in Finland. Flights from Discover’s operating base at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will fly to Savonlinna Airport (SVL) between June and August 2027, and to Kajaani Airport (KAJ) between December 2027 and March 2028. This will be […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack18 Aug