Helsinki - Citing an "exceptionally tough environment" Nokia, the world's largest maker of mobile phones, Thursday reported lower sales and a sharp drop in operating profit for the first quarter of 2009.
The Finnish-based company posted a pre-tax loss of 12 million euros (15.8 million dollars), compared to a pre-tax profit of 1.6 billion euros for the corresponding business period in 2008.
First-quarter sales dropped 27 per cent year-on-year to 9.3 billion euros, the group said.
Helsinki - A kiss-and-tell book about Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen and the related issue of how much privacy leading politicians can claim may feature in a new trial, reports said Wednesday.
The prosecutor as well as the author and publisher of the book have filed appeals to the Supreme Court. A decision on a possible hearing is expected in four months, Finnish news agency STT reported.
Pharmaceutical company Jubilant Organosys on Thursday said it has joined hands with a Finland-based firm Orion for the discovery of drugs.
The company stated in a release, that its two subsidiaries Jubilant Biosys Ltd (Bangalore based) and Jubilant Chemsys Ltd (Noida based), has entered into a pact with a Finland-based firm Orion.
Under this "Hybrid & Integrated" arrangement, Orion will have the option of utilizing resources flexibly from both Jubilant Biosys Ltd and Jubilant Chemsys Ltd based on the requirements of its drug discovery projects.
Helsinki - The Kalevala epos has long been an integral part of Finnish-language culture, and a source of inspiration for numerous artists as well as dramas, operas and symphonies.
Proof of that is evident at the Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki where over 200 works by some 60 artists are being exhibited.
The exhibition runs through August 9 and marks the 160th anniversary of the publication of the Kalevala by Finnish folklorist and literary scholar Elias Lonnrot, who collected Finnish and Karelian folklore.
Helsinki - The chief executive and the board chairman of the state-owned Finnish energy group Fortum on Thursday announced they would step down, amid a row over bonus payments.
Board chairman Peter Fagernas said he had informed the nomination committee that he would not stand for re-election at next week's annual general meeting.
Chief executive Mikael Lilius, meanwhile, said he would retire at the end of the year.
Helsinki - Finland, home to several world champion rallies and Formula One racing drivers, is currently studying changes to its system for learner drivers.
A possible change could include adjusting some of the basic training according to gender.
Esko Keskinen, a traffic psychologist with the Finnish Vehicle Administration (AKE), indicated the needs in a recent interview with the Aamulehti newspaper, but said each beginner driver would need to discuss specific needs with their teacher.
Helsinki - Citing an "exceptionally tough environment" Nokia, the world's largest maker of mobile phones, Thursday reported lower sales and a sharp drop in operating profit for the first quarter of 2009.
Helsinki - A kiss-and-tell book about Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen and the related issue of how much privacy leading politicians can claim may feature in a new trial, reports said Wednesday.
Pharmaceutical company Jubilant Organosys on Thursday said it has joined hands with a Finland-based firm Orion for the discovery of drugs. 
Helsinki - The Kalevala epos has long been an integral part of Finnish-language culture, and a source of inspiration for numerous artists as well as dramas, operas and symphonies.
Helsinki - The chief executive and the board chairman of the state-owned Finnish energy group Fortum on Thursday announced they would step down, amid a row over bonus payments.
Helsinki - Finland, home to several world champion rallies and Formula One racing drivers, is currently studying changes to its system for learner drivers.
