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Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Industry: Longi has brought its first Finland energy storage project online, designed for subzero conditions and island grids—another step in the race to stabilise renewables. Grid Investment: ABB is also ramping up, pledging $200m over three years to expand medium-voltage manufacturing across Europe, including Vaasa, to support data-centre and grid growth. EU Regulation: Brussels has updated its water protection framework and handed ECHA a bigger role in setting and updating pollutant lists and standards. Mining & Permits: Laiva Gold in Brahestad faces a major setback after Finnish authorities revoked environmental permits and a court backed the move—production has been halted for years. Health Watch: Hantavirus is back in the spotlight as global concern rises over rodent-borne infections. Geopolitics: Russia’s Ukraine talks mediator idea has been rejected by Berlin and the EU, while Finland’s Stubb urged Europe to “calm down” over US troop moves. Diplomacy: Modi’s historic Norway stop (first in 43 years) is set for May 18–19, with energy and maritime cooperation on the agenda.
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