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Finland is offering European citizens access to a free online course series, the Elements of AI.

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Finland gives free AI training to Europe

Keitele Forest, Cursor and Smartly have been recognised with an Internationalisation Award of the President of the Republic.

Keitele Forest, Cursor and Smartly have each been recognised with an Internationalisation Award of the President of the Republic.

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Finnish president salutes international successes

Technology group Wärtsilä and the VTT Technical Research Institute of Finland have developed solutions to decrease the noise pollution of power plants.

Technology group Wärtsilä and the VTT Technical Research Institute of Finland have developed solutions to decrease noise pollution from power plants, clearing the way for more decentralised energy production networks.

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VTT and Wärtsilä help power plants go acoustic

A cellulose fibre yarn that is able to filter hormones and other pharmaceutical excess, has been patented by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, promising a solution to a difficult environmental challenge.

A cellulose fibre yarn that is able to filter hormones and other pharmaceutical compounds has been patented by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, promising a solution to a difficult environmental challenge.

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VTT develops wood-based filter for medicinal residues

Finnish development company Töölö Urban is floating plans to build its marine spa and culture hub Allas Sea Pool in Oslo, Norway.

Finnish development company Töölö Urban is floating plans to build a duplicate of its marine spa and culture hub, Allas Sea Pool, in Oslo, Norway.

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Allas Sea Pool swelling up overseas

The latest study from Thomson Reuters Foundation and Deutsche Bank has ranked Finland the eighth-best place to be a social entrepreneur.

A new study by Thomson Reuters Foundation and Deutsche Bank has ranked Finland the eighth-best place to be a social entrepreneur.

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Finland among the best for social entrepreneurs

An international consortium co-funded by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a healthy snack machine that will accomodate an active lifestyle with healthy products.

An international consortium co-funded by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a healthy snack machine that will accommodate an active lifestyle with healthy products.

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VTT’s new health invention is a treat

Bamomas, Carbo Culture and Infinited Fiber Company have been listed on Cleantech Group's list of transformative cleantech companies.

Bamomas, Carbo Culture and Infinited Fiber Company have been recognised on Cleantech Group’s list of transformative cleantech companies.

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Finnish cleantech trio saluted on global list

The Women, Peace, and Security Index has ranked Finland the third best country to be a woman in its 2019 study.

The Women, Peace, and Security Index has ranked Finland the third-best country to be a woman in its 2019 study.

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Finland chosen as one of best places to be a woman

Food and drinks exports from Finland have increased 13.7 per cent in the first two quarters of 2019 compared to 2018.

Food and drinks exports from Finland increased by 13.7 per cent year-on-year in the first two quarters of 2019.

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Finnish food exports taste success

Four Finnish companies have been acknowledged in an evaluation of bioplastic companies and brands by Bioplastic News.

Four Finnish companies have been acknowledged in a ranking of bioplastic companies and brands by Bioplastic News.

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Finnish bioplastic companies applauded

The City of Helsinki's Kalasatama Digital Twins project scooped a pair of awards at Techfest in London, including main prize.

The City of Helsinki’s Kalasatama Digital Twins project scooped a pair of awards at Techfest in London, including the main prize.

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Helsinki recognised as a visionary in London

Turku-based engineering company Renotech and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have developed a method to reuse leftover slag from the steel industry for the needs of various energy industry applications.

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Renotech and VTT reforge steel industry waste

Finns have some of the best digital skills in the world and are ready to adapt to the rapidly changing future, new ranking finds.

Finns have some of the best digital skills in the world and are ready to adapt to the rapidly changing future, a new ranking finds.

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Finland remains digitally competitive, now and in future

Scientists from the University of Helsinki, Åbo Akademi University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China) have unraveled a pioneering anti-cancer nanomedicine for targeted chemotherapy.

Scientists from the University of Helsinki, Åbo Akademi University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China) have unearthed a pioneering anti-cancer nanomedicine for targeted chemotherapy.

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Finnish-Chinese nanomedicine research shows potential for cancer treatment

Technology giant Google has announced a 600 million-euro investment in the Hamina data centre and an undisclosed amount for 250 megawatts of Finnish wind power.

Technology giant Google has announced it will invest 600 million euros in the Hamina data centre and an undisclosed amount in two Finnish wind power projects with a total capacity of 250 megawatts.

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Google invests additional EUR 600 million in Finland, signs wind power purchase deals

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has granted 210 million euros in funding out of which eight Finnish companies managed to secure 13.5 million euros.

Finnish companies have secured 13.5 million euros of the 210 million euros in funding granted by the European Innovation Council (EIC). 

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Finnish companies attract EU funding

Scientists at Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have developed a bio-based material, which can offer a biodegradable alternative to plastic and be applied in medical devices, packaging and the textile industry.

Scientists at Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have developed a bio-based material that can offer a biodegradable alternative to plastic and be applied in medicine, packaging and textiles.

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Finns break ground with novel biomaterial

Nine Finnish companies are advancing to the finals of the European Business Awards in December 2019.

The European Business Awards has named the national winners for Finland in the qualifying phase, from which nine category leaders will advance to the finals to be held in December 2019.

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Finnish winners chosen at European Business Awards

The Finnish music industry grew to 945 million euros in 2018 and managed to increase its exports by a third, increasing to 78.5 million euros.

The Finnish music industry grew to 945 million euros in 2018 and managed to increase its exports by a third, to 78.5 million euros.

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Finnish music exports find the right pitch

The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has launched the world's first self-propelled detachable bow for testing.

The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) has launched the world’s first self-propelled detachable bow for testing, after which it will be used in ice-breaking in the Saimaa area.

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World’s first motorised detachable ice-breaking bow sets sail

The Global Wildlife Travel Index for 2019 has ranked Finland first in its annual survey of wildlife travel offerings around the world.

True Luxury Travel has ranked Finland first in its annual survey of wildlife travel offerings around the world.

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Finland the best country to visit for wildlife travel

Finland has been named as the second-most significant contributor to clean energy innovations, relative to GDP.

Finland has been named as the second-most significant contributor to clean-energy innovations relative to GDP.

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Finland tops the charts in clean energy

Startups in Finland attracted the most venture capital investments relative to GDP among European countries in 2018.

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Finnish startups the most attractive in Europe

Helsinki Central Library Oodi has claimed the 2019 Public Library of the Year award in Athens at an annual award ceremony.

A global competition has announced that Helsinki Central Library Oodi is the 2019 Public Library of the Year.

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Oodi chosen as best new public library of the year

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a genetic test for brewers that detects contaminant yeasts that may cause beer bottles and cans to explode.

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a genetic test for brewers to detect contaminant yeasts that may cause beer bottles and cans to explode. 

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Finnish solution prevents beer bottle explosions

Eight Finnish universities have been listed among the global top 1000 higher education institutions in this year's Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Eight Finnish universities have been listed among the top 1 000 higher education institutions in this year’s Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

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Finnish universities listed among world’s best

Malmgård Brewery's Belge beer has been chosen as the best Belgian style strong dark beer at the esteemed World Beer Awards in London.

Malmgård Brewery’s Belge beer has been chosen as the best Belgian-style strong dark beer at the esteemed World Beer Awards in London.

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Best Belgian beer is now Finnish

The 2019 Work–Life Balance Index has listed Helsinki as the best city for work-life balance among 40 of the world's most attractive cities.

The 2019 Work-Life Balance Index has listed Helsinki as the best city for work-life balance among 40 of the world’s most attractive cities.

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Helsinki named best city for work-life balance

Mobile app creation, PCT patent applications by origin, rule of law and e-participation are some of the areas where Finland has been ranked number one globally in the Global Innovation Index.

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Finland leads the world in innovation rankings

Finnish distilleries awarded at the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC 2019) organised in London, the UK.

A number of Finnish distilleries have been awarded at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC 2019) organised in the UK. 

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Finnish spirit flavours awarded in London

The European Commission has awarded the European Green Capital Award for 2021 to the Finnish city of Lahti. 

The European Commission has handed the European Green Capital Award for 2021 to the Finnish city of Lahti. 

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Lahti chosen as Europe’s green capital for 2021

Former Soupster employees Fransesco Cereda and Cesare Lovati will open a new Italian restaurant, Locanda Scappi, in Helsinki.

Former Soupster Family employees Fransesco Cereda and Cesare Lovati will open a new Italian restaurant, Locanda Scappi, in Helsinki.

Finnish companies publish world’s first 3D audio children’s book

Finnish sextet among top growers in Europe: FT 1000

Finnish tourism industry takes off

Finnish marketing platform spreads influence in Germany

Finnish companies publish world’s first 3D audio children’s book

Finnish marketing platform spreads influence in Germany

Finnish sextet among top growers in Europe: FT 1000

Sennheiser and West Ham improve performance with Finnish sports brands

Finnish tourism industry takes off

Ten Finnish universities join forces to educate in AI