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...

Russia’s War Transforms Ukraine into a World-Leading Military Producer

Executive Summary: Russia’s 2022 invasion triggered a surge in Ukraine’s defense sector, experiencing a 350 percent growth since 2022. Ukraine leads globally in tactical and long-range drones, aiming to become the world’s “drone capital.” Upcoming...

Kenyan Catholic Diocese, Caritas Finland Partner on Climate-Smart Farming to Boost Food Security

The Kenyan Diocese is optimistic that focusing on improved livelihoods and climate-smart agriculture “is critical to the long-term well-being” of the people of God in a region where food security is further undermined by insufficient rainfall and...

WinZO, IEIC, Business Finland partner to boost India-Finland gaming synergies and build export-ready content

(L-R) Paavan Nanda, CEO WinZO, Kimmo Lähdevirta, Ambassador of Finland, Rohit Kumar Singh, Former Secretary, Saumya Singh Rathore, Co-Founder WinZONew Delhi, September 29: Business Finland in India, Finland’s official government agency for trade...

New Spirit of Tasmania vessels need hull upgrades in case of 'extreme' weather

Spirit of Tasmania operator TT-Line is continuing to assess the extent and cost of upgrading the hull for the two new Bass Strait ferries — which have both been completed. In an update last week, the Tasmanian government said the works were being...

Finnish Embassy in Manila launches 2025 Climate Honours Diploma

ShareSharePin ItShare The Embassy of Finland in Manila has launched the nomination process for the 2025 Finnish Climate Honours Diploma, an award that will recognise a journalist in the Philippines for outstanding reporting on climate and...

LEARNING IN THE AGE OF AI

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education, shifting it from rote learning to a dynamic process of self-discovery. Smart systems now anticipate and adapt to learners’ needs, offering personalised learning experiences. But...

Enhancing Biodiversity Through Diverse Forest Management Practices

In the face of escalating environmental challenges, maintaining European forest biodiversity demands innovative management approaches that reconcile ecological preservation with economic imperatives. Recent research spearheaded by an international...

Afghan Women Die Needlessly After Natural Disasters

Asia-Pacific, Gender, Headlines, Humanitarian Emergencies Humanitarian Emergencies The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasons A...

Korean refiners call for government support to boost sustainable aviation fuel production

Published: 30 Sep. 2025, 10:34 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI A view of SK Energy’s co-processing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility at its Ulsan Complex. [SK INNOVATION] As the 2027 deadline for the government...

BSNL 4G towers to be upgraded to 5G in 6-8 months: Scindia

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia addresses the gathering at ‘Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025’ on ‘Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times’, on October 5, 2025. (@JM_Scindia/X via PTI Photo) The indigenously developed 4G...

BSNL 4G towers to be upgraded to 5G in 6-8 months: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The indigenously developed 4G network of BSNL will be upgraded to 5G in the next six-eight months, telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Sunday. While speaking at the Kautilya Economic Enclave 2025, the minister said that India has entered...

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...

Finnish President Says Security Council Members Who Violate UN Charter Should Lose Voting Rights

Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Wednesday renewed his call for expanding the number of permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, abolishing veto power, and stripping voting rights from states that violate the UN Charter....

World Tourism Day 2025: Tech powers a sustainable travel future

World Tourism Day 2025, dedicated to ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation’, has highlighted the global impact of the industry and the travel tech role in driving the industry towards a more sustainable future. As the United Nation states,...

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...

Helsinki retains lead in 2025 Global Destination Sustainability rankings

The 2025 Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) has released its Top 40 rankings, marking a decade of benchmarking destination sustainability. This year’s theme, Shifting Tides, highlights a period of global transition, with...

Innovation, Sustainability, Legality — The Future Of Made In Italy

BIELLA, Italy — September 23, 2025 — The opening ceremony of the 64th edition of Filo, under the title “Innovation, Sustainability, Legality: the future of Made in Italy”, has taken place this morning at Fiera Milano Rho – Hall 14. In his speech,...

Climate change to cost world 25% of GDP per capita by 2100: Study

Nearly a quarter of the world’s per capita gross domestic product could vanish by the end of the century if climate change continues to escalate unchecked, according to a new study that challenges long-held assumptions about which countries face...