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Finnish parliament approves EU reform treaty

Finland Map & FlagHelsinki  - The Finnish parliament Wednesday approved the Eur

US scientist wins Finnish award for drug delivery systems

Robert LangerHelsinki - Bioscientist Robert Langer of the United States on Wednesday won the Finni

Global slowdown and lower demand hit Finnair

Helsinki - The slowdown in the global economy contributed to a drop in the number of passengers who flew with Finnish carrier Finnair in May, the group said Tuesday.

Higher fuel prices and lower demand to impact carrier Finnair

petrol pumpHelsinki  - Higher fuel prices and a slowdown in demand was expected to impact profits, Finnish flag carrier Finnair said Thursday, saying it expected lower profits for the six-month period ending June 30 than earlier estimated.

"At the beginning of the year, jet fuel cost 850 dollars per ton. Now the price is clearly above 1,300 dollars," Finnair said.

Chief Executive Jukka Hienonen said fuel costs were estimated to account for "more than a quarter of estimated turnover."

Finnish group eyes Japanese and French nuclear reactors

French group Areva or Japan's ToshibaHelsinki  - A reactor designed

Finnish Prime Minister Vanhanen to visit South Korea, Japan

Finnish Prime Minister Matti VanhanenHelsinki - Finnish Prime Minister M

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