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August was significantly busier for accommodation providers in Kemi than the year before. Photo Kuvavuorinen

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International Visitors Now Account for Nearly Half of All Overnight Stays in Kemi

International tourism continues to play an increasingly important role in Kemi. During the first eight months of 2026, overnight stays by...

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Circular Economy Ecosystem Around Kemi Mine Moves Towards First Pilots

The circular economy ecosystem being developed around Outokumpu’s Kemi Mine has progressed during the summer from idea generation towards concrete...

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Sea Lapland achieves Gold Label for its circular economy cluster, a first in Finland, highlighting over a decade of collaborative development and innovation.

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Sea Lapland’s circular economy success story shines with a Gold Label

Long-term circular economy development in Sea Lapland has been recognised with a top-level EU distinction. The Arctic Industrial Circular Economy...

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Strong partnerships are essential for the Arctic’s industrial transition, says Tuomas Pussila, Director of the Circular Economy Centre. Photo: Kuvavuorinen.

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The Circular Economy Centre and Norway’s ACT Launch Arctic Cooperation

The Circular Economy Centre has signed a three-year cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Arctic Cluster Team (ACT). The agreement strengthens...

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Clean water is a question for the future

Finland is home to 168,000 lakes and ponds, 21,000 kilometers of rivers, and a long coastline, as well as countless swamps, streams, and wetlands....

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ACEF2025 Forum in Kemi Inspired Confidence in the Circular Economy - Prototype in a Month

Although investment projects in the circular economy are hindered by financial issues or prolonged permitting processes, the two-day ACEF2025 forum...

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Juha Roininen emphasizes SF Tec’s close cooperation with universities, particularly the University of Oulu, where the company has its own on-site office. (Photo: Soile Suvanto)

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Juha Roininen’s Patents at SF Tec Are Spot-On – Entrepreneurship Fueled by Passion

Fifteen years ago, when SF Tec founder and innovation commercialization lead Juha Roininen started exploring ways to utilize slag, he likely didn’t...

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When a guardian reports a student's absence, the route is automatically optimized on the map. PHOTO: SOILE SUVANTO

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The School Transport App Koulukyyti launches in Tornio

In Tornio, the Koulukyyti app is being launched, which will make it easier to manage school transportation. The app automatically optimizes routes,...

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Ammonia plant conceptual drawing

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Green North Energy to replicate its Business Finland-funded hydrogen plant concept in Pori and Kemi – aiming for Finland’s self-sufficiency in ammonia production

Green North Energy has signed a letter of intent with the cities of Pori and Kemi in Finland regarding a feasibility study on the establishment of...

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