Finland Environment News Monitoring

Finns triple berry picking for sale amid foreign labour shortage

Domestic berry pickers in Finland collected nearly three times more wild berries for commercial sale in 2024 than in previous years, according to industry estimates. The increase followed a sharp drop in the number of foreign pickers. Only around 800 …

Finland tests 5G network slicing for secure military use across borders

Finland has completed a successful 5G technology trial that enables secure mobile communications for defence operations across national borders. The test, carried out by Telia, Nokia, and the Finnish Defence Forces during a Nordic training exercise in …

Austerity measures drive up homelessness in Finland

Finland is facing a housing crisis driven by government austerity measures that Amnesty International says are undermining the country’s long-standing success in combating homelessness. In a new report, the organisation says recent budget cuts have caused …

Climate Act drives wedge between Finland's coalition partners

Finns Party leader and Finance Minister Riikka Purra says that her party supports repealing the Climate Act, even though adhering to the law is part of the government programme. Open image viewer Finance Minister and Finns Party Riikka Purra, left, and …

Ludhiana: Put Finland lessons to use here, DEO tells govt schools teachers

The district education officer (DEO) (elementary) Ludhiana, Ravinder Kaur, on Wednesday, held a session with six government school teachers who recently returned from Finland after undergoing specialised training. DEO Kaur said that under the Punjab …

Finland finds its first giant virus

Many viruses measure just tens of nanometers (nm) in size, but that’s not always the case. In some rare instances , so-called “giant viruses” can grow to  as much as 1,000 times larger than their relatives. But despite the terrifying name, giant viruses …

Aker Arctic to design next-generation icebreaker for Finland

Written by Nick Blenkey Photo: Aker Arctic The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) has chosen Helsinki-headquartered Aker Arctic to design the next-generation Baltic Sea assistance icebreaker as part of the Winter Navigation Motorways of the Sea …

Finland struggles with proper disposal of biowaste

Proper sorting of biowaste allows it to be efficiently repurposed into fertilisers and energy, experts say. Open image viewer When biowaste ends up in mixed waste, it goes into the incinerator at waste-to-energy plants, and its nutrient potential is lost. …

Czech Republic Improves Slightly In EU Environmental Index

The Czech Republic rose slightly to 19th place in an index comparing the state of the environment in EU countries, up from 22nd place in 2023 and 2024, according to the Prosperity and Financial Health Index developed by Ceska Sporitelna and the Europe in …

Giant Jyvaskylavirus Found in Finland

Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. Viruses are everywhere. Most naturally …

Quality Power Secures Strategic Order for FACTS Application in Renewable Energy Integration

BSE & NSE listed Quality Power Electrical Equipments Limited (QPEEL) (BSE: 544367; NSE: QPOWER) has secured a notable order for the supply of reactors for Power Transmission - Coil Products for Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) application. The …

Tariffs push Finland closer to recession, OP economists warn

OP Financial Group has downgraded Finland’s economic growth forecast for 2025 to 1.0 percent, citing the economic impact of newly imposed global tariffs. The previous forecast was 1.7 percent. The revised estimate attributes a 1.5 percentage point decline …

Finland broadens scope of ETS 2

Passenger Vessels in the Maritime Industry

Passenger vessels (or passenger ships) are a cornerstone of maritime transport and travel, ranging from small ferries to vast cruise liners. This article provides an overview of what defines a passenger vessel, its key features, various types, design and …

Kindness is the sign of Easter joy. Embrace it: Opinion 

Alexander M. Santora Recently, Finland was been ranked again as the world's happiest country, for the eighth year in a row, while the U.S. slipped down to 24, the lowest ever. Little wonder, with the increasing polarization, but let’s stay positive.  …

Schneider, One Click LCA to Publish Record Environmental Declarations

HELSINKI  - Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has published the largest-ever number of MEP Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) data through the One Click LCA platform. The data is …

Eduten Learning Platform to Operate in an Offline Environment

Ulaanbaatar, April 16, 2025 /MONTSAME/ Mongolia is piloting the Eduten e-learning system developed by researchers at the University of Turku in Finland, introducing it for grades 3 and 4 during the 2023–2024 academic year and for grades 1 through 5 …

OPINION | Modi's Nordic Outreach: Forging A Strategic Partnership

Last Updated:April 18, 2025, 10:51 IST Discussions between PM Modi and Danish PM Mette Frederikson aimed at bolstering cooperation across a spectrum of critical areas, including trade, innovation, green transition, climate change, the blue economy, and …

Bleeding Through a Pandemic: Women’s Lived Experiences with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Introduction Heavy menstrual bleeding, often referred to as menorrhagia, affects 10 million women in their reproductive years, and accounts for 20–30% of all outpatient gynecological visits in the United States annually.1–3 The condition can have …

Timely Analysis Compares Liberal and Conservative Housing Plans Ahead of Canadian Federal Election 2025

Ecohome publishes an in-depth, nonpartisan breakdown of the major parties’ housing policies to help Canadian voters make informed decisions. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Canada approaches a pivotal …

LCF Georgia Celebrates Latino Leadership & Representation Across Georgia’s Government

LCF Georgia honored Latino leaders across all 3 branches of GA’s government, promoting inclusion, accountability, and representation statewide. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 17, 2025, the Latino …

National Mental Health Alliance Day: Charlotte North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in Charlotte, North Carolina at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …

Constituents of Rep. Andy Harris to Rally Against Budget That Prioritizes Billionaires Over Working Families

Cambridge Indivisible to spotlight Harris’s support for deep cuts to healthcare, food aid, and education during April 19 rally in Cambridge, MD. CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While working families across …

BLEU JOUR Launches the Second Generation of KUBB Fanless: Where Silence Meets AI Power

KUBB Fanless Gen2 pairs fanless thermal design with Intel® or AMD power, GPU & NPU integration for secure, efficient local AI computing. TOULOUSE, OCCITANIE, FRANCE, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- French tech company BLEU JOUR proudly …

Hawaii Legislature Unanimously Passes Reforms to Protect Kids from Inhumane Treatment in the Criminal Justice System

Lawmakers Send 2 Groundbreaking Bills to Gov. Green Which Will End Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Children Tried as Adults & the Prosecution of Kids Under 12 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic …

இன அழிப்பு சிறிலங்க ராணுவ, இந்தியஇராணுவ புரிந்துணர்வு தமிழர்கள வேதனைகுள்ளாக்குகின்றது- நாடு கடந்த தமிழீழஅரசாங்கம்

இந்தியப் பிரதமர் நரேந்திர மோடி அவர்களின்சிறிலங்கா பயணம் தொடர்பாக நாடு கடந்த தமிழீழஅரசாங்கம் கருத்து COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- இந்தியப் பிரதமர் நரேந்திர மோடி அவர்களின்சிறிலங்கா பயணம் தொடர்பாக நாடு கடந்த …

Jim Rickards Uncovers a Legally Protected Resource He Believes Was Set Aside for a Crisis—And the Moment to Activate It ...

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For generations, the United States held back a powerful domestic advantage—not because it didn’t know it was there, but because it wasn’t ready to use it. That’s the position of former CIA advisor and …

America’s Hidden Strategic Reserve? Jim Rickards Reveals Forgotten $150 Trillion Asset Tied to Post-Civil War Legal Code

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For more than a century, one of America’s most powerful assets has been hidden in plain sight — shielded by legal code and political inertia. But according to Jim Rickards, a former CIA advisor and global …

DUPLEXITY Set to Make a Splash with New Single 'Waveless Tide'

DUPLEXITY Dives into New Horizons with their Latest Single "Waveless Tide" – Release Set for April 18th, 2025, with Live Performance at LAUNCH Music Festival! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Arkansas Legislature Passes Landmark Youth Justice Reforms to Protect Victimized Children from Trauma and Incarceration

Legislation supported by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and child rights advocates will reform the state’s youth justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major bipartisan victory for children’ …

Alfonso Cahero Honored in Abu Dhabi for $60B Net Worth Milestone: Global Finance Leader Recognized at Investment Forum

Global finance visionary Alfonso Cahero recognized in Abu Dhabi for surpassing $60B net worth, redefining sustainable wealth and ethical capital leadership. ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the …

Appalachian Finance Hub Summit Draws 90 Leaders from Five States to Pittsburgh to Advance Regional Investment Strategy

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly 90 leaders from five Appalachian states gathered in Pittsburgh on April 2, 2025, for the Appalachian Finance Hub Summit, held downtown at the Energy Innovation Center. The …

TrueComp Named Finalist in 2025 HR Tech Awards for Best Talent Intelligence Solution

Accolade honors public sector technology that empowers smarter, more equitable workforce decisions WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrueComp, the leading workforce analytics and compensation planning …

AKTI Celebrates Introduction of Legislation Removing Restrictions on Automatic Knives in Delaware

Proposed bill would bring Delaware in line with 46 other states CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) applauds the introduction of bipartisan legislation (S.108) by state …

The 2025 Tax Hiring Outlook

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing the 15th annual Tax Hiring Outlook (THO), brought to you by TaxTalent, TaxSearch, and TaxForce. This report is the only tax hiring survey that utilizes the …

Mission Alive to Transform Rural and Small Town Communities

Mission Alive Receives Grant for Rural and Small Town Initiative DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mission Alive is delighted to announce the receipt of a grant in support of our new Rural and Small Town Initiative …

Savannah Resident Appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Labor Official Tapped to Help Lead National Workforce Development Efforts SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Ga., has been appointed to serve as the …

Elected Officials and Silicon Valley Nonprofits Hold 'Save Medicaid' Rally to Fight Impending Budget Cuts

Zoe Lofgren, Sam Liccardo and Silicon Valley nonprofits rally to fight for Medicaid SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRxDigital, Inc. will host a press conference and community rally to oppose impending cuts to …

Truth in Accounting Releases New Video Exposing the True State of U.S. Finances

Hosted by former co-CEO of Progressive Insurance and Truth in Accounting board member, Chuck Chokel CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released a compelling new video featuring their …