Category Archives: Finland

Press Releases & News from Finland distributed via EuropaWire

Alma Media: Aamulehti Uudistuu Ja Siirtyy Tabloidiin Huhtikuussa 2014

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alma Median laajalevikkisin aluelehti Aamulehti painetaan vuoden 2014 huhtikuun alusta tabloidi-formaattiin. Samalla tehdään lukuisia uudistuksia lehden sisältörakenteeseen ja juttutyyppeihin. Lehteä uudistettaessa hyödynnetään Alma Median uuden Tampereen-sanomalehtipainon antamia teknisiä mahdollisuuksia tehdä painetusta lehdestä aiempaa monimuotoisempi. – Aamulehden uudistus … Read the full press release →

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Lemminkäinen begins EUR 200M residential building project in the St. Petersburg city centre

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lemminkäinen has obtained a building permit for the residential building planned for the plot in the St. Petersburg city centre, which was purchased by Lemminkäinen in autumn 2012. Lemminkäinen will begin the construction of the EUR 200 … Read the full press release →

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The President of Alstom Finland Markus Alholm received military medal of honor

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Markus Alholm, President of Alstom Finland, has today received a military medal of honour from the Finnish Defence Forces.  A person, not working in the Finnish Defence Forces, can receive this medal of honour for his extra … Read the full press release →

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Biotie Therapies Corp. through its partner H.Lundbeck A/S introduced Selincro in the United Kingdom

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

Turku, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Biotie today announced that its partner H.Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) has launched Selincro in the United Kingdom. According to the terms of the license agreement between Biotie and Lundbeck for Selincro, Biotie is eligible for a milestone payment … Read the full press release →

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Biotie Therapies started clinical study evaluating nepicastat in cocaine dependence

Posted on 29, May 2013 by

Turku, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Biotie Therapies today announced the start of a Phase 2 clinical study evaluating nepicastat (SYN117) in cocaine dependence. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the US National Institutes of Health is funding the conduct … Read the full press release →

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EC approves Munksjö AB / Ahlstrom Corporation merger

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following an in-depth investigation (see IP/12/1338), the European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed merger of Munksjö AB of Sweden and the label and processing paper business of Ahlstrom Corporation of Finland in the … Read the full press release →

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Rovio Entertainment announced its new mobile game publishing initiative, Rovio Stars

Posted on 24, May 2013 by

Espoo, Finland, 24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rovio Entertainment announced the launch of its new mobile game publishing initiative, Rovio Stars, which will feature the best new games from talented and innovative developers. This is the entertainment company’s first foray into including third … Read the full press release →

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Polar Electro Oy rolls out the redesigned Polar FT60 that combines fitness with femininityty

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

One of Polar’s most popular lines now available in attractive new shade Kempele, Finland  23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Women who want to get more from their workout without compromising on feminine style have a new essential element for their kit bag, … Read the full press release →

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Comedy writer veteran Jon Vitti to write the screenplay for Angry Birds

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

Espoo, Finland, 23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rovio Entertainment announced today that comedy writer Jon Vitti, a veteran of The Simpsons, King of the Hill, The Office, Da Ali G Show, and The Larry Sanders Show, will write the screenplay for Angry … Read the full press release →

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Sampo Group Q1 2013 results

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good development continued as Sampo Group’s profit before taxes for the first quarter of 2013 amounted to EUR 370 million compared to EUR 370 million in the first quarter of 2012. Earnings per share remained at EUR … Read the full press release →

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Free Vaisala Seminar on Mapping and Monitoring in GMP Environments for Life Science Professionals in Birmingham, UK

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vaisala’s educational seminar series continues with a free seminar for life science industry professionals. Taking place in Birmingham, UK on 23 May 2013, the seminar covers both fundamentals and details of mapping and monitoring for GMP regulated … Read the full press release →

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Johanna Hietalahti of University of Helsinki: Microcredits should not be marketed as a panacea for development

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

The importance of microcredits in reducing poverty among women in developing countries has been exaggerated Helsinki, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Microcredits should not be marketed as a panacea for development. They are connected to other livelihood strategies targeting women, plus they cannot … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä contracted to supply emergency diesel generators for Olkiluoto nuclear power plant in Finland

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Wärtsilä, a leading global supplier of flexible power plant solutions, has been contracted to supply emergency diesel generators for the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant in Finland. The diesel generators, which are a part of the power plant’s … Read the full press release →

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ABB, Wärtsilä won major contract to upgrade a series of power plants in Brazil

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

Baden, Switzerland, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB’s Turbocharging business unit received a major order to upgrade a series of power plants within the context of its business collaboration with Wärtsilä. The order is the first of three, which together will amount … Read the full press release →

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2nd European Union SME eHealth Competition Awards

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice-President Neelie Kroes has awarded prizes to eHealth SMEs from Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland and United Kingdom as part of eHealth Week 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. The winners of the 2nd EU SME eHealth Competition came up with … Read the full press release →

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ENERCON to install the first E-92 wind turbines in Finland this year

Posted on 9, May 2013 by

Contract signed/development activities take off in country Aurich/Germany, 9-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ENERCON is to install the first E-92 wind turbines in Finland this year. A contract to this effect was recently signed with the Finnish power supply company, Kotkan Energia Oy … Read the full press release →

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Induction programmes for new teachers in the EU are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Induction programmes designed to offer personalised support and advice for new teachers are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States (Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the UK) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Education, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Government, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Politics, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Society, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

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End of cooperation negotiations at ALSTOM Finland Oy’s Thermal Services unit

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The co-operation negotiations that started on 07.02.2013 in ALSTOM Finland Oy’s Thermal Services business unit, a provider of industrial and power plant solutions, have been concluded. As a result of the co-operation negotiations 45 employees will be … Read the full press release →

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Karin Rysavy nominated alternate member of the Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank

Posted on 19, April 2013 by

19-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — By letter received by EIB on 11 March 2013, the Republic of Austria nominated, by common accord with the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom … Read the full press release →

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Fennovoima interested in Rosatom’s 1200 MW pressurized water reactor AES-2006

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Fennovoima invites ROSATOM to direct negotiations 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fennovoima Board of Directors has decided to invite ROSATOM to direct negotiations regarding the supply of Fennovoima’s nuclear power plant. The direct negotiations with Rosatom will commence immediately. Fennovoima is interested … Read the full press release →

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