Nokia Plans to Lay-off Thousands
Submitted by Emma Ward on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 13:22According to reports, after Nokia finalizes its tie-in with Microsoft on Thursday, it will lay off 4,000 people around the world by the end of 2012; countries like Denmark, Finland and UK are going to be affected, according to Nokia.
Researchers Searching for New Ways to Diagnose Schizophrenia
Submitted by Elina Needham on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 11:36For establishing a theoretical basis for the development of a clinical test of the disease named schizophrenia, the researchers from Technical Research Center of Finland and Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare have conducted a joint research and they have revealed that this disease is specifically associated with metabolic abnormalities; however this is something conflicted to oth
Connection between Pandemrix and Narcolepsy Needs to More Study: WHO Panel
Submitted by Jayden Roberts on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 14:20A recent statement by the panel of experts instated by the World Health Organization has stated that further more investigations were required regarding the drug Pandemrix. The panel is currently carrying out a review of the drug to determine, whether its use, results in people developing narcolepsy.
Rye Bread Reduces Bad Cholesterol Levels, Finds Study
Submitted by Olivia Conroy on Tue, 01/18/2011 - 11:37Researchers from Finland, in their new study found that Rye bread with up to 4g/d of plant sterols can reduce the levels of Low-Density Cholesterol (LDL), which is considered bad for human health.
Rye bread, popular bread for sandwiches is rich in fiber and low on fats. They also do not instigate high spikes in blood sugar as other breads do.
Finland proclaims broadband to be a legal right
Submitted by Sarabjit Heera on Mon, 07/05/2010 - 21:04Finland has authorized to permit broadband internet services with a legal right for all its citizens.
In regard with this move Finland will supposedly the first country in the world to offer broadband access as a legal right. This means every citizen of Finland will have a right to have a broadband connection with a minimum speed of 1Mbps, reports BBC.
Cheese Linked to Improved Immune System
Submitted by Jason Ramsey on Sat, 05/15/2010 - 18:44Scientists in Finland are revealed to have discovered that Cheese can help preserve and boost the immune system of the elderly by posing as a carrier for probiotic bacteria or "friendly" bacteria.
Nokia Unveils its C3, C6 And E5 Mobile Phones
Submitted by Ingela Maledevic on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 19:18Espoo, Finland-based mobile phone manufacturer Nokia announced today, addition of three new mobile phones to its range with the launch of three new phones, namely the Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5.
Three New Mobile Phones Launched By Nokia
Submitted by John Davidson on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 16:03On Tuesday, it was announced by Finland's Nokia Corp. that they would be launching three new mobile phones. These mobile phones would be offering strong messaging and social networking tools at a very reasonable price.
These device makers are making handsets that have good social networking capabilities like Facebook and Twitter.
Finnish Port Workers Agree to End Strike
Submitted by Sundeep Matharu on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 22:29Finland's national conciliator is reported to have agreed to end a strike that shut down most of the country's foreign trade for more than two weeks and halted 90 percent of the Nordic nation's foreign trade.
Secondhand Smoke Smashes up Arteries in Teens, Says Study
Submitted by Amit Pathania on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 22:33Regular secondhand smoking by the children of 13 can affect arteries, according to the Finnish researchers. The study showed that the damage caused by secondhand tobacco smoke starts in childhood and causes considerable harm by teen years. The artery wall thickens by inhaling secondhand tobacco, which can result in heart attack.












