BUSINESS NEWS — Finnish cellco DNA Finland has announced that it expects to offer what it terms ‘4G speeds’ in some 130 municipalities across the country, representing as much as half of the Finnish population, by the end of 2011. The operator said it is achieving the higher downlink speeds via the deployment of two [...]
SCIENCE — SMOS has shown that it is able to detect frozen soil from space. The depth to which the soil is frozen can also be inferred. From the animation, which shows northern Finland, the difference between 26 November 2010 and 26 November 2011 can be seen clearly. This year’s late frost is associated with [...]
BUSINESS NEWS — Finnish cellco DNA Finland has announced that it expects to offer what it terms ‘4G speeds’ in some 130 municipalities across the country, representing as much as half of the Finnish population, by the end of 2011. The operator said it is achieving the higher downlink speeds via the deployment of two [...]
SCIENCE — SMOS has shown that it is able to detect frozen soil from space. The depth to which the soil is frozen can also be inferred. From the animation, which shows northern Finland, the difference between 26 November 2010 and 26 November 2011 can be seen clearly. This year’s late frost is associated with [...]
PRESS RELEASE — The product tanker ‘Bit Viking’ was the first vessel ever to undergo a conversion by Wärtsilä from heavy fuel oil to liquefied natural gas (LNG) operation. The conversion enables the ‘Bit Viking’ to qualify for lower nitrogen oxide (NOX) emission taxes under the Norwegian NOX fund scheme. The unique fuel conversion of [...]
COMPANY NEWS — VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed printable holographic-like film technology for plastic-based and fibre-based packages, enabling cost-effective and environmentally friendly dynamic printing. This allows wrappings, mobile phones, CD jewel cases and laptops to be given an attractive new look. The technology is suitable for mass production and can be integrated [...]
TECH NEWS — A data leak was uncovered in Finland on Saturday, in which personal details, such as names and social security numbers, of around 16,000 people were uploaded onto a file-sharing website. This act of sabotage, which has affected three tenths of a per cent of the country’s population, is the largest ever of [...]
BUSINESS NEWS — Eat.fi, the Finnish restaurant search and review site, was acquired by MTV Media on Monday. MTV, one of the largest media corporations in Finland, plans to combine Eat.fi with its own food related site, Makuja, in hopes of building the leading online food and restaurant service in Finland. Rumor has it that [...]
PRESS RELEASE — Wärtsilä will supply two Finnish icebreakers with catalytic converters designed to significantly reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides, which are harmful to the environment and to human health. The ships will also be converted to enable the use of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel fuel. Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions provider, has been [...]
BUSINESS NEWS — The Finnish mining industry is investing in environmentally friendly technology. The aim of the Green Mining programme started by Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation) is to turn Finland into pioneer of eco-efficiency in mining by 2020. Programme Director Kari Keskinen from Tekes explains that mining and quarrying in Finland [...]
TECH — The American software company Microsoft has given 1.8 million Euros to Finnish universities. The software company donated 1.4 million Euros to Aalto University, and 210.000 Euros each to University of Oulu and University of Tampere. These donations are important for universities since the Finnish government’s funding for them is 2.5 times the money [...]
BUSINESS NEWS — Antti Ylimutka has just returned to his home in Helsinki after a trip to the far-flung reaches of Siberia. In particular, he was visiting the city of Novosibirsk. Nestled on the unforgiving plains of central Russia, and closer to Mongolia than Moscow, he admits it’s not exactly a stop on the tourist [...]
COMPANY NEWS — Cargotec has been chosen as the preferred partner to supply 40 Kalmar automatic stacking cranes with related technology and 28 Kalmar shuttle carriers to DP World’s deepsea container port London Gateway. Cargotec and DP World have signed a cooperation agreement and aim to finalise the contract shortly. The parties have agreed not [...]
DOMESTIC NEWS – More than 80 officials are in danger of losing their jobs at the agency, while only three old employees have moved to Kuopio. The relocation of the Finnish Medicines Agency (FIMEA), the former Lääkelaitos (the National Agency for Medicines), from Helsinki to Kuopio as part of the government’s regionalisation policy has become seriously tangled. [...]
OPINION — Finland is widely recognized for having an amazing brand, which draws substance from several sources: its educational system, its technological strengths, its tradition of modern design and architecture, its physical environment (forests, water, and the extreme north), and distinctive cultural experiences like sauna. In light of Finland’s high performance across several broad categories [...]
CLASSIFIEDS – 1981 CESSNA T210 Turbo Centurion For Sale. Very Nice Aircraft loaded with equipment , certified for flight into known Icing, with color radar , stormscope Airplane time: 3350 Hrs Interior: Black Leather seats Exterior: All over White with Blue Stripes Avionics: King IFR with KLN90B GPS , KY 197 Com’s KN 53/ KNS 81/ KR 87ADF,KN 63 DME,KMA 24 [...]
OPINION — Maia Lillepöld has already established a reputation at the Kustaankartano home for the elderly in Helsinki for diligence. The 60-year-old nurse, an immigrant from Estonia, seemingly cannot get enough of it. It actually upsets her that she has to take one day off each week. “Work won’t kill you. Not working is deadly. [...]
TRAVEL NEWS — It is, perhaps, the best job a globetrotter will aspire for: Go around the world with all expenses paid and in return just state how quality the of air travel and facilities at airports can be improved. This offer extends to Indians, too! Nordic carrier Finnair and the authorities at Helsinki airport [...]
PRESS RELEASE — Outotec has agreed with NLMK Novolipetsk Metallurgisk Kombinat on the delivery of a large-scale iron ore pelletizing plant in Stary Oskol, 600 kilometers south of Moscow. NLMK Novolipetsk belongs to the NLMK Group, one of largest steel producers in the world. The project will be executed in cooperation with Siemens VAI. Outotec’s [...]
PRESS RELEASE — Pöyry PLC has released an index for analyzing the environmental sustainability of pulp and paper mills. Pöyry launches Green Mill Index(TM) for the pulp and paper industry: A comprehensive new tool to calculate the environmental impact of a mill. “In many companies sustainability is connected to the company principles and needs to be [...]
CULTURE — Helsinki-based sculptor Miina Äkkijyrkkä’s recycles large metal pieces to create sculptures of farm animals. Her CV reads: 1965-1966 Equine College Ypäjä; 1967-1968 Dairy Farming School of North-Savo; 1969-1973 The School of the Fine Arts of Finland. She has been working with cows for nearly 50 years. Sculptor Miina Äkkijyrkkä is not often seen [...]
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EDITORIAL — Homeless, dad, dentist, musician, masters in technology, teacher/lecturer, personal developer, consultant… - Who is this guy? Bogartier met Joseph McClendon III in Helsinki at his two days Next Step workshop at Helsinki Fair Centre 3.-4.9.2011. Joseph McClendon III travels around the world teatching people how to feel good about them selves, how to success, how to defeat all [...]
PRESS RELEASE — Together, together. Marimekko and artist Astrid Sylwan break down the barriers between industrial design and art. The newest member of Marimekko’s family of designers brings a new kind of strong, abstract, painterly quality to the autumn 2011 interior decoration range for the design house’s 60th anniversary. Paintings by Sylwan have been used [...]
RESEARCH — Asthma is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. According to newest research by Clinical and Translational Allergy there might be an easy and safe way to help children with asthma. Depending on the age of asthmatic children, on their exposure to molds or dampness in their bedroom, [...]
BUSINESS NEWS — The City of Vantaa plans to set up a China Center either in the Aviapolis business area close to Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport or along the Ring Rail Line, a rapid transit link between the airport and Helsinki under construction in the city. Vantaa’s idea is to push local high-tech companies into Chinese markets. [...]
PRESS RELEASE — The Sanoma Trade division of the Sanoma Group will sell its bookstore operations in Finland to Otava Ltd. The transaction includes all shares of Suomalainen Kirjakauppa Oy, six properties used by Suomalainen Kirjakauppa and Rautakirja’s and Suomalainen Kirjakauppa’s shares of Kirjavälitys Oy, a company specialising in logistic services. The deal is subject [...]
DOMESTIC NEWS — Current president Tarja Halonen was the first female to hold the office. Now it’s time to elect new president for Finland. So far there’s no female candidates ready to rock and roll, but how are we doing with the guys? Olli Rehn, EU commissioner, told the Finnish News Agency on Sunday that he [...]
PRESS RELEASE — Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) is acquiring a wind turbine for its Lappeenranta campus. The turbine will be supplied by GreenEnergy Finland Oy. The agreement was signed on Friday 12 August 2011. The agreement includes a 20kW wind turbine and a power converter, as well as delivery and installation of measuring devices [...]
COMPANY NEWS — Fiskars Boats has got surprising marketing aid from two of the Russian’s most powerful politicians: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and President Dimitri Medvedev. The pair was spotted cruising around on Volga in Fiskars Buster Magnum boats, and created welcoming media hype for Fiskars. According to Bloomberg, the pair were shown fishing together [...]
BUSINESS NEWS — The European economy grew by just 0.2 per cent during the second quarter amid a marked decline in global growth, data released Tuesday showed. Analysts had expected the European Union statistics office Eurostat to report 0.3 per cent growth for the 17-member eurozone economy in the three months through June 30 after [...]
EVENT — Are you the type of person who wants results straight away? Are you ready to stop talking and start achieving? Are you ready to finally make the big changes in your life that you’ve been wanting for years? Get your ticket to the Next Step with Joseph McClendon III on 3-4 September 2011 [...]
BUSINESS NEWS — Metso’s strong performance continues in the second quarter. Metso is expanding its presence in emerging markets. Finnish company will supply two containerboard machines to Anhui Shanying Paper Industry Company in the City of Ma’anshan in Anhui Province, China. The value of the order has not been disclosed but the company says two containerboard lines typically cost [...]
TECH NEWS — Last week DNA had major problems with it’s network due to power supply failure. Is DNA’s 4G trial a way to success or will it be a total flop? Bogartier is attending to the test – Let’s see what happens… Finnish mobile network, DNA has announced that it will launch its LTE based [...]
CULTURE – Warpaint have told Bogartier they are planning to strip down their sound for their forthcoming second album. The LA four-piece said they have been coming up with ideas for the follow-up to their 2010 debut ‘The Fool’ during their time on the road. Guitarist Theresa Wayman said: “We’re all meditating on it [the [...]
INVESTING IN FINLAND – Even though stock prices in Helsinki have fallen sharply over the past few weeks, by no means all investors have been affected by panic-attacks. Every single share is likely to find its buyer. In other words, the number of optimists out there is as high as that of pessimists. According to [...]
The Turku-based airline Wingo has been called into bankruptcy, writes the newspaper Turun Sanomat. Applicants include the Finnish tax administration and the pension insurance company Varma. Wingo’s CEO Holger Holm says that the company’s debts are in dispute. He says that tax authorities owe the company an amount equivalent to what Varma is invoicing. Holm [...]
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