Al Ain Farms Group enters FoodTech with Finland’s Foodiq partnership

UAE – Al Ain Farms Group has partnered with Finnish company Foodiq to bring a new food processing technology, known as MLC, to the United Arab Emirates for the first time. The move introduces an advanced food manufacturing platform that is designed to …

Finland to withdraw from landmine ban treaty, citing security concerns

HELSINKI, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Finland's parliament voted 157-18 on Thursday to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, citing national security concerns amid regional tensions. Under treaty rules, the withdrawal will take …

MPs approve Finland's withdrawal from Ottawa landmine treaty

Parliament approved the measure to withdraw from the agreement by a vote of 157 to 18. Open image viewer Those voting against the measure included 10 MPs from the Left Alliance, seven Greens MPs, as well as one from the Swedish People's Party, which is …

Finland's lawmakers vote to leave land mine treaty as Nordic country boosts defenses against Russia

Finland Will Temporarily Process Residence Permits of Pakistani Students in Doha

The Finnish authorities have announced that they will temporarily accept student residence permit applications from Pakistanis in Doha, Qatar. Under the current rules, Pakistani students need to travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE, for their identification …

Anjala is Finland's hottest spot at Midsummer

Finns tend to head to the cottage at Midsummer, but those with second homes in the Kymi Valley traditionally get the warmest solstice weather. Open image viewer One place stands above the others, when it comes to relatively warm weather at the Midsummer …

Finland approves reform of long-contested Sámi Parliament Act

The legislative amendment centres around the right of the Sámi people to determine who is entitled to vote in elections for the Sámi Parliament. Open image viewer Members of the Sámi Parliament react to the passing of the bill in the Finnish Parliament on …

ATG accuses Veikkaus of anti-competitive practices in Finland

The Swedish operator has stated that Veikkaus is abusing its position ahead of Finland’s imminent de-monopolisation.   By Will Underwood Key points:   - ATG Has accused Veikkaus of anti-competitive actions ahead of Finland’s market de-monopolisation  - The …

UN, Finland condemn police brutality against Kenyan protesters

Anti-riot police officers rough up one of the Azimio la Umoja supporters during the anti-government protests in Mathare on July 19, 2023.[Collins Kweyu, Standard] The United Nations and the Embassy of Finland have condemned the conduct of Kenyan police …

Third subsea link between Finland and Sweden to replace aging cable in late 2030s

The Finnish and Swedish transmission system operators (TSOs) Fingrid and Svenska kraftnät have initiated the planning process for the third submarine cable between the countries which would replace the first connection at the end of its operational …