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Finland

Finland cuts economic growth forecast due to Middle East tensions

01 May 2026-12:50
Finnish lift maker Kone expands globally with TKE acquisition

Finnish lift maker Kone on Wednesday announced the acquisition of its German rival TK Elevator (TKE) in a major share-and-cash transaction valuing TKE at 29.4 billion euros ($34.4 billion), creating a global industry giant.

29 Apr 2026-16:11
Europe must be ready for Ukraine war scenarios: Estonian leader

Estonia has warned that Europe must be prepared for all possible outcomes of the ongoing war in Ukraine, stressing the need for a stronger role in shaping future security decisions.

28 Apr 2026-17:58
Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia

Finland will not host international championships while World Aquatics allows athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete, joining ‌Norway and Poland as tensions grow between several Nordic countries and swimming's global governing body.

25 Apr 2026-21:49
Rare Gotland-style cross found in medieval Karelian warrior grave in Russia

A rich medieval burial of a Karelian warrior discovered in northwestern Russia is shedding new light on the early Christianization of Karelia and its connections to the wider Baltic world.

09 Apr 2026-15:17
Why is TikTok investing in a data center in Finland?

TikTok has announced plans to invest approximately €1 billion in building a new data center in Finland. The facility is expected to become a key component of TikTok’s European digital infrastructure, supporting data storage, processing, and compliance with regional regulations.

08 Apr 2026-17:07
TikTok to build second €1B data centre in Finland

TikTok is set to invest €1 billion in a new data centre in Finland, marking its second major infrastructure project in the country within a year as it ramps up efforts to localize European user data.

08 Apr 2026-09:05
Nebius expands European presence with AI data center in Finland

AI infrastructure firm Nebius Group announced Tuesday that it is continuing its rapid European expansion with a 310-megawatt data center in Finland, projected to be one of the continent’s largest and valued at over $10 billion, amid growing demand for AI computing.

31 Mar 2026-11:59
Ukrainian drone crashes in Finland, Kyiv responds

Several drones crashed in southeastern Finland near the Russian border, with at least one confirmed to be of Ukrainian origin, prompting an investigation and raising fresh security concerns in the region.

31 Mar 2026-09:40
BlackRock invests $57m in IQM Quantum Computers

Finland-based IQM Quantum Computers has secured around €50 million ($57.6 million) in new venture funding from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, as the company prepares for a planned public listing in the United States.

30 Mar 2026-13:57