Finnish state-owned energy company guiding Nordic power and heat
The United States is accelerating a wave of nuclear-restoration projects to power AI data centers and curb rising utility costs. Three plants are being restarted with government financing and private-sector partnerships, signaling a strategic shift to firm, zero-emission power for a digitally expanding economy.
Russian presidential decrees have placed the Russian operations of several Western retailers and food companies under temporary administration, transferring control to newly registered or Kremlin‑linked firms. The moves follow earlier 2023 seizures and are taking place as Moscow and Berlin exchange diplomatic and security accusations, putting German firms such as Metro and Globus at risk.
Finland’s LVV has ordered Google-backed Tuike Finland to suspend preparatory work on planned Muhos and Kajaani data-centre sites until environmental impact assessments are completed. Google has acknowledged shortcomings and says it is studying LVV’s findings and advancing landscaping and biodiversity plans, including tree-planting across 130 hectares. The move follows reports of forest clearance and rising scrutiny of data-centre projects in Finland.