Finland forests, fowl, fur Explored

Holland family doctor/ birder Eric Gustafson will share “Finland: Forests, Fowl and Fur” with Holland Audubon Society members and guests Thursday, April 8 in the Commons Room at Hope Church, 77 W. 11th St., starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free and …

Finland replaces coal with wind power, boosting energy security and competitiveness

Finland’s shift is part of the recent rapid decline of coal power across developed countries, most of whom are already members of the Powering Past Coal Alliance. The country has reduced its use of coal in the country’s energy mix from 23 percent in 2003 …

Finland’s first industrial green hydrogen plant begins commercial operations

Green hydrogen can help to reduce emissions across many sectors, particularly those where emissions are hard to abate such as in industrial manufacturing and in maritime transport. The hydrogen economy is also expected to deliver significant economic …

Thermometer hits 18C in Southern Finland on Wednesday

The temperature reading was the highest for the time of year in recorded history — but it's going to get colder at the end of the week. Open image viewer Signs of spring were seen in Turku on Tuesday. Image: Antti Korhonen The temperature rose to 18 …

Ex-EU adviser says Finland risks becoming ‘battlefield’ against Russia

(MENAFN) Finland’s decision to join NATO and abandon its long-standing neutrality could have disastrous consequences, turning the country into a potential battleground in a conflict with Russia, according to former EU Parliament adviser Sakari Linden. …

Finland to leave anti-personnel mine treaty

Advance voting begins for Finland's local elections

Advance voting for Finland's wellbeing service county and municipal elections began on Wednesday and continues for a week. Separate ballots are used for each election, and candidate numbers differ between the two. Yle News reporter Matthew Schilke …

Halla-aho heads to China for talks on EU ties and Ukraine

Speaker of Parliament Jussi Halla-aho will visit China from 6 to 9 April at the invitation of Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.The official visit will include meetings in Beijing and Shanghai. Discussions …

Orpo urges EU unity after Trump tariff move

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said the European Union must remain strong and united after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping import tariffs earlier this week. Speaking at a National Coalition Party event in Turku on Saturday, Orpo said Trump’s …

Finland Donates Ambulances, Humanitarian Aid To Ukraine

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Nine ambulances and a shipment of humanitarian aid have arrived in Ukraine from Finland. The Finnish Embassy in Ukraine announced the donation on Facebook , according to Ukrinform. "Finnish volunteer organizations delivered nine …