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4 months ago

Elixia gym owners SATS Group hit in cyber attack

So far there are no indications that extensive data of its members was compromised, but the firm said the situation is more extensive than initially thought.
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4 months ago

Helsinki expands mandatory e-scooter parking zones

At first, the expansion will include the neighbourhoods of Taka-Töölö, Kallio, Kalasatama and Pasila.
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4 months ago

Thursday’s papers: How Finnair keeps flying, blackout scenarios, and Finland’s medicated boys

A power blackout across the country would disrupt everyone’s ability to communicate, including essential authorities.
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4 months ago

Finland ditches snail mail for official communications

Parliament has approved legislation making electronic messages the primary channel for official communication.
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5 months ago

Finnish quantum computing firm IQM to be listed on US stock market

The state-owned VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and IQM completed work on the country’s first quantum computer in 2021.
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5 months ago

Finland aims to double trade with India, PM Orpo says

During his visit, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) will also attend the India AI Impact Summit, alongside world leaders and billionaire executives.
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5 months ago

‘Drawing lessons from Ukraine’, Finland’s 112 app could get airborne threat alerts

The effort has received funding from the EU.
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5 months ago

Finland opens Europe’s first lithium mine

The long-planned project will create about 350 jobs and offers Europe’s only production chain of its kind, reducing reliance on Chinese imports.
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5 months ago

Monday’s papers: Cold snap chills spot prices, quenching AI’s thirst, and selfish Europeans

Helsingin Sanomat explains why spot electricity isn’t always cheaper.
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6 months ago

Thursday’s papers: A Microsoft boss reassures Finland, a Christian Democrat in DC, and a Tokmanni clerk’s bad bets

Microsoft Finland’s governmental affairs chief played down risks of the US cutting off Europe web services.
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