Finnish firm to invest in Reko Diq, mining sector

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met a Finnish delegation led by Ambassador Hannu Ripatti, Piia Karhu, President of Minerals at Metso, and Willie Eerola, Honorary Consul General of Pakistan to Finland, to discuss...

Finland government tax proposal worries datacentre investors

Finland’s long-term ambition to position itself as the most attractive low-cost Nordic cold climate hub for datacentres could be derailed in the wake of a budget proposal by the Finnish government to eliminate energy tax breaks provided to the...

Urgent Storm Amy alert for Munster as Met Éireann issues nationwide weather warning

Met Éireann have issued two urgent new weather alerts as the first named storm of the season is set to hit Ireland this weekend. Their first warning - a Status Yellow Rain Alert - will come into effect this Thursday and last from 6am until 8pm....

Scottish city ranks among the world's top sustainable tourist destinations

Glasgow has been named the fifth most sustainable city in the world in the 2025 Global Destination Sustainability Index.(Image: Getty Images) A Scottish city has been recognised as one of the planet’s leading sustainable urban destinations. The...

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,...

Uganda strengthens severe weather early warning services with CREWS East Africa support

Through the CREWS East Africa project, WMO - in partnership with the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) - is supporting Uganda’s Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) in upgrading its operational warning systems to enhance its capacity...

The Exotic Pet Trade Harms Animals and Humans. The European Union Is Studying a Potential Solution

By Tracy Keeling By the time a sugar glider named Mango entered an animal sanctuary in the Netherlands in 2023, life as a pet had taken a terrible toll. Mango lost both his brothers and his right eye due to health issues, despite being kept by a...

Urgent Storm Amy alert for Munster as Met Éireann issues nationwide weather warning

Met Éireann have issued two urgent new weather alerts as the first named storm of the season is set to hit Ireland this weekend. Their first warning - a Status Yellow Rain Alert - will come into effect this Thursday and last from 6am until 8pm....

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...

Pakistan explores mining opportunities with Australia, Finland

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s vast reserves of copper, gold, and rare earth elements were highlighted during a meeting between Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and outgoing Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins, according to a press release...

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 Happiness Streak: Eight Years at the Top

HELSINKI, Finland — Finland has topped the World Happiness charts for eight consecutive years, drawing comparisons to the Boston Celtics‘ unprecedented run of eight NBA Championships from 1959 to 1966. This remarkable achievement raises questions...

Forests are quietly collapsing under climate stress

Forests breathe life into our planet. They shape landscapes, stabilize ecosystems, and absorb carbon. Yet tree mortality rates are rising across continents. Scientists warn this trend extends beyond environmental issues, with deep social...

Music & lessons to take place at Finnish American Folk School dance Thursday

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - If you’re feeling the urge to go out dancing Thursday night, you’re in luck. The Finnish American Folk School is preparing for an October community dance Thursday evening. But before the dancing can begin, you can drop in...

How China’s New Emissions Pledge Could Radically Alter Climate Change

September 30, 2025 4 min read Can China’s Emissions Plan Change the World’s Climate Future? China’s plan to reduce greenhouse gases will largely determine the world’s emissions trajectory, researchers say By You Xiaoying & Nature magazine A new...

Finnish and Omani influences shaped Made in Oman exhibit

Upon crossing the threshold of the elegant ABCN Business Centre at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Qurum, your gaze is immediately drawn to a striking large canvas that entices with swirling hues and daring brushstrokes. This initial piece bursts with...

<![CDATA[Planetary Health Highlights Global Links Between Climate, Respiratory Well-Being]]>

The health of people and the planet are deeply intertwined, a message underscored during a session on planetary health that closed with a strong call for medical education, clinical practice, and public policy to address climate change,...

The European city crowned the world’s most sustainable destination for the second year running

As the Earth continues to warm with every passing year, more and more of us are trying to do our bit and make environmentally-friendly choices. For some, that could mean opting for a paper straw, for others, it might mean going on holiday to an...

GAC launches Aion V in Finland, expanding presence in European electric vehicle market

On September 23, 2025, GAC Group officially launched its global strategic electric SUV, the Aion V, in Finland—marking the third European market to welcome GAC vehicles and representing a significant milestone in the company's "European Market...

MTU to host EU-led project tackling climate and water challenges

Munster Technological University (MTU) will host the Irish launch of an EU-funded initiative focused on rebalancing nitrogen and phosphorus flows tomorrow (Wednesday, October 1). The launch and initiative is intended to allow farmers and...