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At the edge of Europe, at the centre of 6G
Finland is home to just over five million people, yet it leads one of the world’s most ambitious 6G programmes. 6G Flagship, the first dedicated 6G research programme anywhere, has established the University of Oulu as a reference point for anyone...

College of Education and Human Sciences honors Hall of Fame inductees, Outstanding Alumni
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Media Contact: Kirsi McDowell | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-8420 | kirsi@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences recognizes exemplary alumni with two awards each year —...
Finnish tech giant Metso keen to invest in Reko Diq
Published on: October 1, 2025 1:54 AM Finnish technology giant, Metso, has expressed interest in making a significant investment in Pakistan’s mineral sector, particularly copper mining, with plans to participate in the Reko Diq project. The...

In Finnish Lapland, tourism is encroaching on the last remaining sanctuaries
"Incredible views, breathtaking nature and first-class service." The Arctic Resort in Finnish Lapland promises an experience designed to captivate tourists seeking luxury and wide-open spaces. Its main selling point? The chance to admire the...

Tech 2030: A Roadmap for Europe-US Tech Cooperation
The United States and Europe confront a common challenge: staying ahead of China in the global innovation race. But the US has moved far ahead in key digital technologies while Europe lags. The Trump administration recognizes the key role of...

Finnish company eyes investment in Pakistan’s mineral sector
ISLAMABAD: Finnish company Metso has expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s mineral sector, with plans to participate in the Reko Diq copper project, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The development followed a meeting...

Finland deploys contingent to Denmark to combat drones
Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced the deployment of a Finnish contingent to Denmark to combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). He made the announcement on social media X, according to Ukrinform. “Finland stands fully behind Denmark in...

Scientists can see Earth’s permafrost thawing from space
To start, the US has significant military infrastructure in Alaska: It’s home to six military bases and 49 National Guard posts, as well as 21 missile-detecting radar sites. Most are vulnerable to thaw now or in the near future, given that 85% of...

Portugal and Finland announce alliance
"The alliance refers to cooperation between Finland and Portugal in the green hydrogen sector, facilitated by Business Finland and aligned with Portugal's National Hydrogen Strategy," Guillermo Solano, senior advisor in Madrid at Business Finland,...

Finland’s Metso eyes major investment in Pakistan’s Reko Diq project
Published on: September 30, 2025 3:31 PM Finnish technology company Metso has shown strong interest in investing in Pakistan’s mining sector, particularly in the Reko Diq copper-gold project. The announcement came after a high-level meeting...

Finnish tech giant Metso keen to invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq
Finnish technology giant, Metso, has expressed interest in making a significant investment in Pakistan’s mineral sector, particularly copper mining, with plans to participate in the Reko Diq project. The development came during a meeting between...

Finland turned a gaming hobby into a €3.6 billion export business — and India has a lot to learn
Picture this: a hobby that took root in a small Nordic nation in the 1970s and 80s has grown into a €3.6 billion export industry–touching the lives of one billion people worldwide. That is Finland’s gaming story. For a country of just 5.5 million...

Fortified foods and dietary supplements key to bone health in vegan diets, suggests research
A study conducted at the University of Helsinki found that children and adults who follow a vegan diet had on average adequate intakes of calcium and vitamin D, nutrients important to bone health, but their bone metabolism differed from those who...
Kongsberg Maritime Wins Tender to Deliver Advanced Engine Room Simulator to Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Center, Finland
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded the official tender to deliver a state-of-the-art K-Sim Engine Full Mission and Desktop Simulator system to Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Center in Turku, Finland. The delivery, scheduled to be...

Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh tackles how technology can shape future of cyberspace
10:24 GMT+2 Guterres' address We got access to the whole address from UN Secretary-General Antonio Gueterres. Take a look: Share this article 9:55 GMT+2 How do you regulate AI in cybersecurity? John Defterios, the former emerging markets editor...

Finnish Firm Metso to Supply Equipment for Reko Diq, Train Pakistani Workforce
Finnish mineral technology giant Metso has cemented its role as a key equipment supplier for the landmark Reko Diq project and announced plans to train Pakistani talent, a move hailed by the government as a significant step toward sustainable,...

Finland sat firm offers latest surveillance tech
Finland-based satellite operator ICEYE has offered services of its latest high-performance satellite in India. ICEYE said the “Gen4” synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite could deliver the highest-fidelity imagery of up to 16 cm resolution. It...

Researchers discover remarkable ability of reindeer to fight dangerous threat: 'Our results emphasize their significance'
Scientists have been using technology to track northern wildlife species. by Alyssa OchsSeptember 30, 2025 A group of researchers at Finland's University of Oulu discovered how grazing reindeer can help stabilize the natural environment despite...

Wolf population in Finland jumps 46 percent, prompting renewed hunting debate
Finland’s wolf population has grown sharply over the past year, reaching its highest level in decades. The Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) estimates that as of March 2025, the country had approximately 430 wolves, a 46 percent increase...

Finland’s metso to boost role in Pakistan’s mining sector, eyes expansion beyond Reko Diq
Pakistan and Finland have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the mining sector, with Finnish firm Metso announcing plans to expand its footprint beyond the flagship Reko Diq project, where it is already a key supplier. A Finnish delegation led by...