Cowichan Valley Symphony Society kicks off season with 'The Sound of Finland'

Classical concert will also showcase Joshua Hopkins' modern 'Songs for Murdered Sisters' featuring poetic verse from Margaret Atwood "Music begins where the possibilities of language ends," —Jean Sibelius. The Cowichan Symphony Society kick off...

The advantages of clearing field edges efficiently and safely

Maintaining field edges is often overlooked, yet these boundaries significantly impact machinery movement, farming efficiency, and even biodiversity. Overgrown field edges can hinder fieldwork, shade crops, and spread weeds, while also obstructing...

‘It’s impossible to overstate the power of collaboration and partnership’: Carlsberg’s sustainability chief on driving industry progress

Simon Boas Hoffmeyer, VP, Global Head of Sustainability & ESG, has been leading Carlsberg’s sustainability efforts for the last decade. But he’s been working in sustainability for most of his career: having been inspired by global travels during...

Finland to do what it told to threaten Russia — Security Council member

MOSCOW, September 20. /TASS/. Finland, as a NATO member, will do whatever it is told, so Moscow is forced to think about strengthening its security in the northwestern region, Sergey Ivanov, permanent member of Russia’s Security Council, Special...

Terex Recycling Systems, ZenRobotics expand in Australia

Terex Recycling Systems and ZenRobotics, both part of US-based Terex, have announced their entry into the Australian market, supported by local affiliate Terex Jaques. A ZenRobotics machine, a Terex brand and product, sorting materials. Image:...

Europe’s Water Framework Directive and the Nickel Environmental Quality Standard risks undermining its Green Ambitions

The European Union is on the brink of a costly misstep. Buried in the technicalities of water policy lies a proposal to halve the Environmental Quality Standard (EQS) for nickel in surface waters—from 4 micrograms per liter to 2. To most readers,...

CA Yunus advocates Bangladesh’s sustainable development agenda at UNGA

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus continued to engage extensively with global leaders with diverse meetings during the ongping 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), highlighting Bangladesh's vision for inclusive growth, sustainable development...

Tampere Airport: The Industrial Runway for Finland’s Growth

Industrial competitiveness relies on smooth connections. Export companies depend on fast and reliable logistics, and regional airports play a decisive role in enabling this. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is becoming increasingly important as spare...

European Union ambassadors visit the Port of Bilbao to learn about its initiatives for efficient, resilient and sustainable logistics

The ambassadors of the European Union accredited to Spain have visited the Port of Bilbao to learn about the various initiatives the port is currently taking forward, particularly in the areas of energy transition, sustainability and connectivity....

Prof Yunus advocates Bangladesh’s sustainable development agenda at UNGA

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus continued to engage extensively with global leaders with diverse meetings during the ongping 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), highlighting Bangladesh’s vision for inclusive growth, sustainable...

Boldyn and Nokia deploy private 5G for remote control at Finnish mining testbed

Boldyn and Nokia have deployed a private 5G network at Finland’s Callio FutureMINE, one of Europe’s deepest mining environments and a testbed for new technologies. Various industrial tech collaborators are also involved. In sum – what to know:...

Second Wave Of Flotillas Are Heading For Gaza Now

Above photo: Flotilla ship Conscience. Ann Wright. In the past three months, citizens around the world have participated in dramatic challenges to the horrific Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza with over 66,000 known dead and at least a...

Global Destination Sustainability Index 2025 announced: Helsinki tops the ranking

The GDS-Index published its 2025 Top 40 list with Helsinki in first place – reflecting both progress and challenges in sustainable tourism development across destinations. The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) has published its...

Whatevergroup and Mutant Koala Pictures Form Whatever Pictures, Readying to ‘Answer to New Challenges of the Funding Situation in Finland’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Finland’s production companies Whatevergroup – known for Elisa Viihde’s crime series “Evilside” – and Mutant Koala Pictures have merged, launching Whatever Pictures. Described as a film and TV production company and scripted studio “with global...

When ice melts, life melts too: the impact of the climate crisis on indigenous peoples of the arctic

By Mariya Ivanova, Arctida September 24, 2025 20 Photo: Aleksandr Veligurov This article was originally published by Arctida. Indigenous peoples live in close connection with nature and are the first to notice its changes. We shared how they cope...

UNGA: Are other nations bowing to Trump’s ‘climate hoax’ declaration?

The letter also called on all countries to submit 1.5C-aligned Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The High Ambition Coalition (HAC), an informal group of countries within the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dedicated to...

Valkea Provides Update from Its Fall Exploration Drill Program at the Paana Project, Northern Finland

In addition, Outback will grant S2 an option (the " Joint Venture Earn-In ") to earn an interest in Outback's Glenfine, Silver Spoon, Ballarat West and Yeungroon gold projects, located in the Victorian Goldfields, Australia (the " Outback...

New Nordic Cooperation to Study Sami Rights and Environmental Protection in the North

Knowledge base The goal of the project is to increase the knowledge base and find the best management practices for sustainable development in the Arctic. The researchers will prepare concrete proposals for politicians on how nature conservation...

Finland and Norway rehearse cross-border crisis aid delivery

Finland and Norway have completed a joint emergency preparedness exercise focused on delivering medical aid across borders during a simulated crisis. The drill, held on 15–16 September, tested both countries’ ability to coordinate under the EU’s...

Helsinki tests drone traffic monitoring for smarter, greener streets

Image: Vesa Laitinen/Forum Virium Helsinki Drones are buzzing over Helsinki’s West Harbor this week, but they’re not there for stunning skyline shots. Instead, they’re keeping a close eye on traffic. From September 17 to 19, six drones operated by...