(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will supply critical electrical systems, software, and 155 mm weapon systems for the Bundeswehr’s new RCH155 wheeled howitzer under a major procurement programme led by ARTEC GmbH. The first order covers 84 systems, valued at around €1.2 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged 155 mm weapon systems, ARTEC GmbH, Artillery Systems, automated artillery, Boxer armoured vehicle, Bundeswehr, defence procurement, European defence industry, German Armed Forces, KNDS Germany, long-range fire, military mobility, RCH155, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, Rheinmetall supports major Bundeswehr artillery programme with RCH155 system deliveries, UKRAINE, United Kingdom, wheeled howitzer
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major additional order from the Bundeswehr for the delivery of LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Modules for Germany’s new assault rifle. Following budget approval by the Bundestag, the first binding call-off has been placed under a long-term framework … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged assault rifle systems, Bundeswehr, defence procurement, European defence industry, German Armed Forces, German Bundestag, IdZ-ES, infantry equipment, Lake Constance, laser targeting systems, laser-light modules, LLM-VarioRay, military optics, night vision compatibility, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics, Rheinmetall wins multi-year Bundeswehr contract for advanced Laser-Light-Modules, Stockach
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has announced that it will continue its long-running collaboration with the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships by becoming a Premium Partner for the 2027 event in Falun, Sweden. Marking the company’s seventh involvement with the championships, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Marketing, News, Sports, Sweden
Tagged Christian Salomon, environmental leadership, Falun 2027, FIS, FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Hans Sohlström, Johan Eliasch, Nordic skiing, Premium Partner, recyclable products, renewable materials, Stora Enso, Stora Enso Extends Long-Term Partnership with FIS Ahead of Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun, Stora Enso Reaffirms Role in Global Nordic Skiing with Premium Partnership for Falun 2027, sustainable events, sustainable sports partnerships, wood-based solutions
(IN BRIEF) Fortum has successfully produced its first hydrogen at the Kalla Test Center in Loviisa during the early commissioning phase of the facility’s electrolyser systems. Scheduled to become fully operational in spring 2026, the test center plays a key … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged alkaline electrolyser, clean energy transition, electrolysis, energy storage, Fortum, Fortum Reaches Early Hydrogen Milestone at Kalla Pilot Facility in Finland, fossil free electricity, hydrogen pilot project, hydrogen production, Hystar, industrial decarbonisation, Kalla test center, Loviisa Finland, Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant, Nordic electrification, P2X Solutions, P2X Solutions Oy, PEM electrolyser, Renewable hydrogen, Satu Sipola VP P2X and Project Execution, Stargate Hydrogen
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, describing it as a vital policy tool for preventing carbon leakage and supporting Europe’s climate goals. With CBAM set to begin in 2026, the company … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged anticircumvention measures, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, carbon leakage, CBAM, chromium mine EU, climate regulation Europe, downstream steel products, ETS, EU climate policy, EU Emissions Trading System, European Commission, European Steel Industry, ferrochromium benchmarks, Heidi Peltonen, Industrial Decarbonization, low-carbon steel, Outokumpu, Outokumpu Urges Broader Scope and Tighter Safeguards as EU Advances Carbon Border Mechanism, recycled steel, scope 2 emissions, sustainable stainless steel, Temporary Decarbonization Fund, VP Sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Mutares has placed 2.5 million shares in Terranor Group AB with qualified investors, increasing the free float and significantly improving liquidity in the stock. The transaction generated gross proceeds of approximately EUR 6 million and reflects strong investor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged capital markets transaction, Denmark, Finland, free float expansion, increased liquidity, infrastructure services, institutional investors, Johannes Laumann, majority shareholder, Munich, Mutares Delivers Above-Target ROIC with Terranor Share Placement and Increased Market Liquidity, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, NCC carve-out, portfolio value creation, public markets, qualified investors, return on invested capital, ROIC, share placement, strategic development, Sweden, Terranor, Terranor Group AB
Breaches of legal professional privilege in Europe are recurring, not isolated incidents European courts consistently find that weak safeguards alone can violate privilege Mass digital data seizures pose the greatest modern threat to confidential defence communications Judicial oversight and effective … Read the full press release
Posted in Czech Republic, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Government, Law, Luxembourg, Politics, Romania, Switzerland, Turkey
Tagged Akzo Nobel v Commission, AM & S Europe v Commission, Andre and Another v France, Article 6 right to a fair trial, Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights, attorney client privilege, Bersheda and Rybolovlev v Monaco, Černý and Others v the Czech Republic, CJEU, Court of Justice of the European Union, Czech Republic, defence rights, digital age investigations, digital evidence seizures, ECHR, effective judicial remedies, European Court of Human Rights, European criminal procedure, external counsel, Hilti v Commission, in house counsel, independence of lawyers, interception of communications, Kırdök and Others v Turkey, Kopp v Switzerland, lawyer client confidentiality, legal professional privilege, Legal Professional Privilege at a Crossroads: European Courts Confront Confidentiality in the Digital Age, Legal Professional Privilege Under Pressure: Europe’s Courts Confront the Limits of Confidential Legal Communications, Lindstrand Partners v Sweden, mass data extraction, Meta Platforms Ireland v Commission, Niemietz v Germany, Orde van Vlaamse Balies, Petri Sallinen v Finland, procedural safeguards, Pruteanu v Romania, rights of defence, Saber v Norway, Särgava v Estonia, searches of lawyers offices, Smirnov v Russia, surveillance powers, Vinci Construction v France, Zdeněk Koudelka
Porušování advokátní mlčenlivosti v Evropě není ojedinělé, ale opakující se Evropské soudy opakovaně konstatují, že už samotná absence dostatečných záruk může představovat porušení advokátní mlčenlivosti Masové zajišťování digitálních dat představuje v současnosti největší hrozbu pro důvěrnou komunikaci obhajoby Soudní dohled … Read the full press release
Posted in Czech Republic, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Government, Law, Luxembourg, Politics, Romania, Switzerland, Turkey
Tagged advokátní mlčenlivost, Advokátní mlčenlivost na rozcestí: evropské soudy čelí otázce důvěrnosti v digitálním věku, Advokátní mlčenlivost pod tlakem: evropské soudy narážejí na hranice důvěrné právní komunikace, Akzo Nobel proti Komisi, Černý a ostatní proti České republice, Česká Republika, článek 8 EÚLP, digitální důkazy, digitální věk, domovní prohlídky, důvěrnost komunikace advokát klient, ESLP, Evropa, Evropská úmluva o lidských právech, Evropský soud pro lidská práva, hromadná extrakce dat, judikatura EU, Kopp proti Švýcarsku, Meta Platforms Ireland proti Komisi, Niemietz proti Německu, ochrana obhajoby, odposlechy, práva obhajoby, právní tajemství, právo na spravedlivý proces, přeshraniční vyšetřování, procesní záruky, prohlídky advokátních kanceláří, rovnost zbraní, Saber proti Norsku, sledování komunikace, soudní dohled, Soudní dvůr Evropské unie, strukturální selhání, systémové vady, trestní řízení, účinné opravné prostředky, Vinci Construction proti Francii, zajišťování elektronických dat, Zdeněk Koudelka
(IN BRIEF) Fortum and the City of Kemi have agreed to develop a 17-hectare industrial site on Ajos island as a potential hub for hydrogen and hydrogen-derivative production. Fortum will lead site development and investor engagement, while the final plant … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Ajos island, City of Kemi, clean transition, energy transition, Fortum, Fortum to Develop and Market Kemi Ajos Island Location for Clean Transition Hydrogen Projects, hydrogen derivatives, hydrogen production, industrial site development, low-carbon electricity, port of Kemi, regional economic development, synthetic fuels
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Air Defence AG demonstrated its counter-drone and ground-based air defence technologies at the GBAD Demo Days 2025 in Lohtaja, Finland, following an invitation from the Finnish Armed Forces. Despite challenging conditions, the company showcased effective detection, classification … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged airborne threat detection, command and control systems, counter-drone systems, counter-UAS, Critical Infrastructure Protection, drone classification and tracking, electronic warfare, Finland, Finnish Armed Forces, GBAD Demo Days 2025, ground-based air defence, HX truck, Oliver Dürr, Rheinmetall Air Defence AG, Rheinmetall Air Defence Highlights Modular Counter-UAS Technologies at GBAD Demo Days, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles, Skyspotter
(IN BRIEF) Neste has revised certain climate targets to reflect its current financial position and a streamlined investment portfolio, while reaffirming its commitment to renewable fuels. The company now targets an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management
Tagged carbon footprint, carbon handprint, Climate Strategy, climate targets, Emissions Reduction, energy efficiency, fossil hydrogen alternatives, Heikki Malinen, Neste, Neste Adjusts Climate Ambitions to Balance Emissions Reductions and Long Term Viability, Porvoo refinery, renewable diesel, Rotterdam renewables refinery, SAF, Scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, sustainable aviation fuel
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has earned a Leadership score of A- in the 2025 CDP Climate Change disclosure for the second year in a row, recognising its consistent progress in reducing emissions and strengthening climate governance. Alongside the climate score, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, CDP, CDP Awards Ahlstrom Leadership Rating Reflecting Ongoing Emissions Reduction Efforts, Climate Action, Climate Change disclosure, EcoVadis, Emissions Reduction, energy transition, ESG, forests, Johan Lunabba, Scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, Supplier engagement, sustainability, water security
(IN BRIEF) NIB has provided a EUR 25 million loan to AS Tallinna Vesi to extend and expand the city’s wastewater infrastructure upgrade programme through 2026. The investment will renovate around 18 kilometres of ageing wastewater pipelines, modernize treatment plant … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Estonia, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged André Küüsvek, AS Tallinna Vesi, digitalisation, energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, Estonia, EUR 25 million loan, infrastructure financing, Nasdaq Tallinn, NIB, NIB Backs Tallinn Wastewater Investment Programme to Strengthen Reliability and Reduce Environmental Impact, NIB Provides EUR 25 Million to Support Major Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades in Estonia with Tallinna Vesi, NIB Provides EUR 25 Million to Support Tallinna Vesi’s Upgrades to Networks and Treatment Systems, Nordic Investment Bank, OÜ Utilitas, pipeline renovation, stormwater management, sustainable urban development, Taavi Gröön, Tallinn, Tallinna Vesi Receives EUR 25 Million NIB Loan to Strengthen Estonia’s Wastewater Systems and Improve Operational Efficiency, Tallinna Vesi Receives EUR 25 Million NIB Loan to Strengthen Wastewater Infrastructure and Boost Operational Efficiency, utility services, wastewater infrastructure, wastewater treatment plant
(IN BRIEF) Metso has launched a configurable Grinding classification system featuring modular, pre-engineered components designed to dramatically improve the efficiency, safety, and installation speed of grinding circuits in minerals processing. The new system includes stackable modules for pumps, hydrocyclones, samplers, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged ball mills, comminution, cost savings, equipment reliability, grinding circuit, grinding classification system, HIGmill, installation efficiency, ISO container design, Jesse Ting, Metso, Metso Launches Scalable Classification System to Enhance Grinding Circuit Reliability Across All Mill Types, minerals processing, Mining Technology, modular grinding solutions, pre-engineered modules, safety, service network, SMD, spare and wear parts, Stirred Media Detritor, Vertimill
(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland have developed AI-enhanced methods to identify aspens and standing dead trees using open aerial imagery, offering a fast and low-cost approach for biodiversity monitoring. Aspens host … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education, Environment, Finland, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged aerial imagery, AI Breakthrough Enables Reliable Aspen and Deadwood Detection Using Open Forest Imagery, AI forest monitoring, Anis Rahman, Anwarul Chowdhury, aspen detection, ecological monitoring, Einari Heinaro, Finland, forest biodiversity, forest management, Global Ecosystem Health Observatory, International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, Machine Learning, Mete Ahishali, neural networks, Populus tremula, Remote Sensing Applications Society and Environment, Samuli Junttila, standing dead trees, University of Eastern Finland, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Fortum Battery Recycling has introduced a refreshed operating model and leadership structure aimed at accelerating growth and enhancing service for the European battery industry. The new framework centres the business around three operational areas — Battery Recycling Services, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Anssi Airas, battery raw materials, battery recycling services, Celine Fogde, closed loop recycling, European battery industry, EV battery supply chain, Fortum Battery Recycling, Fortum updates battery recycling unit structure with three core business areas and new strategic partnerships function, Frank Stumpf, growth strategy, hydrometallurgical operations, Jaakko Soini, Julius Kirkkola, leadership update, organisational restructuring, Pekka Alisaari, strategic partnerships, Technology & Growth, Teemu Koivunen
(IN BRIEF) Nine renewable-energy companies have jointly financed the protection and restoration of 108 hectares of Finnish nature across Simo, Pudasjärvi and Puolanka to celebrate Finland’s 108th Independence Day. The Nature Gift to Finland initiative builds on earlier biodiversity research … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 108 hectares, ABO Energy, Ålandsbanken Wind Power Fund, biodiversity, climate emissions, ecological restoration, Endangered Species, Eolus, Finnish nature, forest conservation, Fortum, Helen, Hiilipörssi, Ilmatar, Luonnonperintösäätiö, Myrsky Energia, Nature Gift to Finland, Nature Gift to Finland project safeguards peatlands and forests through multi-company biodiversity partnership, nature-positive business models, Neoen, One Planet Oy, peatland restoration, Pudasjärvi, Puolanka, Renewables Finland, Sari Multala, Simo, Taaleri Energia
(IN BRIEF) Valio has invested in Sweden-based Melt&Marble, a cellular agriculture company developing customizable fat ingredients using precision fermentation. The startup raised over EUR 7 million from Valio and other private and institutional investors to scale manufacturing and move toward … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged alternative fats, Anastasia Krivoruchko, Beiersdorf, Business Finland, Catalyze Capital, cellular agriculture, Chalmers Ventures, European Innovation Council EIC Fund, fermentation-based ingredients, Food 2.0 project, food innovation, food system future, funding round, Harri Kallioinen, Industrifonden, Melt&Marble, novel food authorization EFSA, palm oil alternatives, plant-based products, Precision Fermentation, Susanna Kallio, sustainable fats, Valio, Valio invests in Melt&Marble to scale precision-fermented fats for next-generation food development
(IN BRIEF) Metso has signed an agreement with Greta Energy Limited to supply a traveling grate pelletizing plant for Chandrapur, Maharashtra, marking its second Compact-sized Pellet Plant order in India after a similar award announced in late 2025. The order … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged 1.2 MTPA plant, 3-meter indurating machine, automation instrumentation control systems, Chandrapur Maharashtra, Compact-sized Pellet Plant, engineering and proprietary equipment, Ferrous business divestment, Greta Energy Limited, India China pellet projects, Matthias Gabriel, Metso, New Chandrapur pellet plant order strengthens Metso’s footprint in India’s growing pelletizing technology sector, Nitesh Chaudhari, pellet plant contract, pellet technology project, steel industry India, steelmaking technology, traveling grate pelletizing plant
(IN BRIEF) Destia, part of the Colas Group, will lead the western section of the new Vantaa tramway project under an alliance agreement signed on 26 November 2025. The first phase, now ordered at €230 million, includes groundwork, utilities, structural … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2029 commissioning, Colas Group, Destia, Francis Grass, Helsinki Airport connection, Helsinki Metropolitan Area, HSY, light rail project, LRT, New Vantaa Tramway Project Moves Ahead with Destia-Led Alliance and 2029 Opening Target, Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne, rail infrastructure, Ramboll Finland, Sitowise, sustainable transport Finland, Tero Kiviniemi, urban mobility, Vantaa tramway, €230m phase one, €750m total project
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