Finland’s radioactive waste management company Posiva Oy says acceptance tests have been completed in Parkano on the installation and transfer devices of the Buffer Installation System (BIS) for the Onkalo underground used fuel repository near Olkiluoto The world’s first ever BIS for the final disposal of used nuclear fuel has been under development by Posiva for several years It is an assembly of several devices for the transfer and installation of the bentonite backfill between the final disposal canister and the rock Two special vehicles transported the 14-metre-long devices from Parkano to the Pori testing station for the implementation of system automation and its integration to the control system of the final disposal facility The acceptance tests of the installation and transfer equipment demonstrated the functionality of the system under manual control The automation and data transfer systems needed for remote control operation will be built at the Pori testing station The station provides a simulation environment for testing BIS “The system comprises an installation device and a transport container,” explains Eero Väisänen Project Manager for Equipment Integration at Posiva “The transport container is used to transport bentonite blocks and granular bentonite to Onkalo from an above-ground storage The blocks and the granular material are then carried by the transfer device from the container to the final disposal tunnel where the installation device installs the backfill between the canister and the rock.” The installation and transfer devices of BIS run on automated guided vehicle (AGV) platforms The devices navigate independently in the final disposal repository and feature an abundance of technology facilitating remote control and automation “The devices have been designed as autonomous equipment due to the radiation hazard and reasons of occupational health and safety “The implementation of automation and remote control systems naturally requires a high degree of expertise and testing.” Solid bentonite blocks are installed underneath and on top of the used fuel canister The nearest blocks surrounding the canister are like pineapple rings with a hole the size of the canister in the centre These blocks are installed in the deposition hole to about half the height of the hole before the copper canister that contains the used nuclear fuel is transferred to the final disposal tunnel The final disposal canister is then deposited in the hole and the installation is completed with bentonite blocks and granulated bentonite The canister is surrounded by more than 20,000 kilograms of bentonite clay Bentonite isolates the final disposal canister from the surrounding rock prevents water movement around the canister and acts as a buffer should any rock movement occur over the long time horizon The bentonite backfill surrounding the canister is part of the multi-barrier principle applied to the final disposal of used nuclear fuel Once the implementation of the automation has been successfully completed at the Pori testing station The transfer device was designed by Comatec and the installation device by Etteplan The installation and transfer devices were manufactured by Parkano-based company Supersteel Comatec also designed the transport container which was manufactured by IS Works Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the Progressive Media network © Business Trade Media International Limited Your browser does not support all the necessary functions Please update your browser to its latest version to ensure the best user experience The renovation of Tampere’s railway station area will cause changes to train traffic during weekends in spring 2025 Day trains will be replaced by buses between Tampere and Seinäjoki The track work will also cause changes and cancellations in night train traffic Day trains will be replaced by buses between Tampere and Parkano on April 26 Track work bus B01 will run between Tampere and Parkano The journey from Parkano/Tampere will continue with the connection shown on your ticket The travel time between Tampere and Parkano by bus is 1 hour 15 minutes Day trains will be replaced by buses between Tampere and Seinäjoki on May 3-4 and May 10-11 Track work bus B01 will run primarily between Tampere and Seinäjoki The travel time between Tampere and Seinäjoki by bus is 2 hours and 35 minutes the departure station or terminus of some buses will be Vaasa or Lapua Track work bus B03 or B04 will run between Seinäjoki and Lapua Track work bus B05 or B06 will run between Seinäjoki and Vaasa You can find more detailed information in our journey search Day trains will be replaced by buses between Tampere and Pori on April 26 Track work buses B01 and B02 will run between Tampere and Pori Track work bus B01 will run directly from Tampere to Pori without stopping at any minor stations and track work bus B02 will run from Tampere to Pori and stop at minor stations The travel time from Tampere to Pori on the direct bus is 1 hour and 30 minutes The travel time from Tampere to Pori on the bus stopping at minor stations is 2 hours and 45 minutes Due to the renovation of the Tampere railway yard we will not operate any car-carriers to or from Tampere as of 16 June 2025 The car-carrier station will be closed temporarily you can book a car-carrier journey departing from Pasila or Turku You can find more detailed information about the night train changes for spring and the departure and stop locations of the track work buses on our railway station area renovation page., Opens in a new tab You will also find answers to frequently asked questions about travelling during the track work on the page If you can't find the answer to your question You can contact us via the chat on the vr.fi website or in the VR Matkalla app or by phone at 0100 3232 (price EUR 0.06/min + mobile call charge/local network rate) The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s Espoo Rail Line project will cause changes in train traffic between Helsinki and Turku there will be a traffic interruption between Helsinki and Karjaa Trains between Karjaa and Turku will run at longer intervals Due to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s Helsinki–Riihimäki track renovation project there will be changes to the use of Ainola station as well as short interruptions during Easter and the summer The railway project will also affect the use of Järvenpää and Saunakallio stations Pännäinen railway station will be known as Pietarsaari-Pedersöre Give us feedback and enable us to build a better service together Additional Reservation Info Get directions through Google Maps The park is about 20 miles north of Santa Cruz on Hwy 1 Año Nuevo State Park's rich variety of natural and cultural resources draws visitors from around the world The park’s Natural Preserve offers an extraordinary wilderness experience where every year up to 10,000 elephant seals return to breed and molt their skin amongst the scenic dunes and beaches The park features the Marine Education Center boasting a natural history exhibit This complex is housed in the historic nineteenth century dairy ranch of the Dickerman/Steele family These restored buildings recall the early American settlers while the midden sites throughout the Natural Preserve tell us the story of the Quiroste Indians that lived peacefully here for thousands of years prior to the 1600s Cove Beach is a short walk from here for beachgoers and surfers.The physical terrain of Año Nuevo is distinctive dune fields and coastal scrub hosting a high diversity of plants and animals including the rare and endangered San Francisco Garter Snake and California Red-legged Frog A hike out along ocean bluffs brings visitors to Año Nuevo Point a major bird migratory route and fantastic birding location. Located just offshore sits Año Nuevo Island and the remains of a 19th century lighthouse and fog signal station. Built in 1872 the historic keeper's house now provides a new home to Brandt’s and Pelagic Cormorants as well as California Sea Lions Otters and harbor seals are often sighted in the waters and magnificent Steller Sea Lions take up residence on the outlying rocks Click here to learn about visiting the northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park Elephant seal viewing is self-guided from April to November No tours or reservations are needed to visit the elephant seals guided tours are not required to see the seals you walk out to the viewing areas on your own on the Año Point Trail there is a docent to explain what you’re seeing and answer questions. A free permit is required to visit the seals The free permit is available at the park from 8:30-3:30 Visitors will not be able to obtain a permit after 3:30 pm due to the length of time it takes to hike to the viewing areas Your visit to see the seals is a self-guided walk Click here to learn about visiting the northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park Northern elephant seals come ashore during the spring and summer months to shed their outer layer of skin and fur This “molting” process takes from four to six weeks per animal as they rest along the beaches Female and juvenile seals molt from May through June and older males from July through August During the “Molting Season,” the Natural Preserve is open for self-guided hiking by Visitor Permit only Obtain your free Visitor Permit from the entrance station Visitors must exit the Natural Preserve by 5 p.m. which is earlier than the general parks closing hour of sunset Please plan to arrive early enough to obtain a permit These popular three-to-four mile hikes are considered moderate with varied terrain inlcuding sand dunes Most groups require about two and a half to three hours to make the round-trip hike The following rules and regulations are for your own safety and to protect the plants and animals that live in this park.TO SEE THE ELEPHANT SEALSElephant seal viewing requires a 3-4 mile moderate hike over varied terrain water and rain/wind/sun protection are recomended. April - November: No tours are needed to visit the elephant seals The farthest viewing area is a 4-mile roundtrip walk from the parking lot The closest viewing area is about a 3-mile roundtrip walk from parking Which viewing areas we open all depends on the seals If they are blocking trails to a viewing area with one tall sand dune to walk over. Visitors requiring mobility assistance are encouraged to make a reservation for an Equal Access Tour. December - March: You must be on a Guided Walk to see the seals. Reservations are made through www.reservecalifornia.com . Reservations open October 20, for tours 55 days in advance. Visitors requiring mobility assistance are encouraged to make a reservation for an Equal Access Tour. KEEP YOUR DISTANCE FROM SEALSElephant seals are deadly wild animals and are protected by the park Harassment and disturbance of elephant seals is prohibited by state and federal laws Seals can sometimes appear dead due to their quiet nature of sleeping on beaches the majority of the time they are very much alive Never get within 25 feet of an elephant seal pets are not allowed in the park and cannot be left inside parked vehicles in the parking lot NO BIKES ON TRAILSBikes are prohibited on all trails in the park All features of this park are protected by law NO SMOKING OR FIRESSmoking is not permitted in buildings or on guided walks NO DRONESDrone use is prohibited within Año Nuevo State Park.NO UMBRELLASNo umbrellas are allowed in the Nature Preserve area of the park (seal viewing areas) strollers are not allowed in the Nature Preserve area of the park (seal viewing areas) One of the largest mainland breeding colonies in the world for the northern elephant seal is at Año Nuevo State Park A Natural Preserve has been established to protect the elephant seals along with many other animals such as otters Native plants and an untouched intertidal ecosystem also find shelter inside the Natural Preserve Elephant seals can be observed here year round either on a docent lead tour or through a self guided permit system within the Wildlife Viewing Area Special Event Form 2024 (pdf)Special Event Guidelines (pdf) Film and Photography Permit Guidelines Senior (age 62+) $9.00Bus (10-24 passengers) $50.00Bus (25+ passengers) $100.00Año Nuevo SP is a Day Use Park Only. There is no camping inside the park. For nearby campgrounds click here ReserveCalifornia will begin taking reservations on the following dates: PST Call toll free: 1-800-444-4445 Año Nuevo State Park1 New Years Creek RdPescadero CA 94060Phone650-879-20258:30 AM - 4:30 PM PSTNot for Reservations This park has generous support and funding from the Coastside State Parks Association and the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. To learn more about how these organizations help California State Parks, visit Our Partners Sign up to receive the latest State Parks news directly to your email Have a question? 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience has entered into a co-operation agreement with Finsilva The co-operation opens up opportunities for the development of new wind and solar projects Three of Pohjan Voima's current wind farm projects are located on land partially owned by Finsilva in Karstula Pohjan Voima and Finsilva have identified five new project areas which have the conditions for the development of approximately 500 MW of wind and solar power The projects will be included in Arise's portfolio as early-stage projects "We are delighted to announce this co-operation agreement between Pohjan Voima and Finsilva This partnership marks another milestone in our growth strategy adding 500 MW of new greenfield early-stage projects to our portfolio proving that we are on track to deliver on our 2025 portfolio targets,” said Per-Erik Eriksson “We are confident that Pohjan Voima will continue to utilise their expertise and develop these projects to ready to build stage boosting our platform in Finland and contributing further to the energy transition" The Summer 2024 issue of Energy Global starts with a guest comment from Terrawatt on the streamlining of the permitting process in Italy before moving on to a regional report from Frost & Sullivan on the energy landscape in Asia Pacific This issue looks at key topics such as wind installation vessels Read the article online at: https://www.energyglobal.com/solar/12062024/arises-pohjan-voima-and-finsilva-co-operate-on-finnish-renewable-developments/ A new report from SolarPower Europe reveals that the world installed a record 597 GW of solar power in 2024 – a 33% surge over 2023 Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below): Already a member? Sign in here HELSINKI FINLAND JUser: :_load: Unable to load user with ID: 58 Rescue and law enforcement officials at the scene of a traffic accident that left two people dead and two seriously injured in Parkano TWO PEOPLE DIED and two were seriously injured in an accident that took place on highway 3 south of Parkano, Pirkanmaa, on Thursday, reports YLE Police have revealed that a lorry driving north on the highway is believed to have bumped into the rear of a passenger car turning left in front of it causing the lorry to veer into the opposite lane and collide head-on with another car “Two people in the car involved in the head-on collision died and two were seriously injured,” read a press release from Central Finland Police Department Central Finland Police Department has opened a pre-trial investigation into the incident and has asked members of the public to report any sightings of the accident The investigators have yet to comment on the issue of culpability The accident is also under review by the Safety Investigation Authority YLE on Thursday wrote that the section of the highway was closed for traffic for over three hours with one of the lanes opening for traffic at approximately 2.30pm and the other at 4.30pm Traffic on the road section has since returned to normal Advertisement inquiries and other after-sales issues: info@helsinkitimes.fi Helsinki Times is the first and only English language newspaper providing news about Finland in English A weekly print edition of Helsinki Times was published from March 2007 up until Feb Helsinki Times is an online-only publication and other groups and individuals interested in Finland from all around the world © Helsinki Times All rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy new has replaced old in the centre of Parkano and even the town’s commercial centre has slowly shifted elsewhere know the peculiar Baron of Parkano and are probably familiar with the story of Mekes and other sawmills Parkano has become known as a centre of forest industry but the metal industry has overtaken it in recent years All kinds of changes have taken place in the town’s business life but also the town’s centre over the decades even the town’s commercial centre has slowly shifted elsewhere You now have a great opportunity to have an expert tour guide for your next visit to Parkano PhD Hannu Raitio has been an active member of the local history society since 1977 also acting as the chairman of Parkano’s travel association and a regional guide Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); – The course has grown even more this year. At TAMK's Industrial Engineering Unit, the entire Roadshow day was freed from other classes so that students could fully participate. Additionally, the course has been made available as an elective for all TAMK students, says TAMK lecturer and regional developer Timo Rainio. – In the future, every corner of Pirkanmaa will need motivated professionals. There are plenty of opportunities for students when we open doors to working life together. This year, the Roadshow already provided nearly 100 TAMK students with experience and essential connections, says Timo Rainio. These connections often lead to internships, project work, and thesis opportunities, helping students graduate successfully and secure excellent jobs for their futures. – This benefits the business sector as well, Rainio adds. TAMK remains committed to improving the Regional Roadshow and providing even more students with opportunities to explore regional job markets. This year, the event also included company presentations and talks in TAMK's auditorium for Industrial Technology students who could not participate in the Roadshow visits. Looking ahead, further developments are planned, such as a separate Roadshow for international students with company visits conducted in English and an autumn event Regional Sprint. – In the Regional Sprint, TAMK students will engage in a hackathon-style challenge to solve business and regional issues, further strengthening cooperation between the university and local communities, Timo Rainio explains. The 2025 Regional Roadshow was yet another successful example of how university students and industrial companies can connect and build the future job market together. – Now, we need to think about how many buses will depart from TAMK next year – and whether we should add a zero to the number of participants by dedicating an entire day at TAMK to this kind of industry collaboration, Rainio ponders. 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remain need government help in terms of taxation planning and employment legislation.” We were talking about his extraordinary life and how he came from Northern Iraq to settle in Latvia Hewa (pronounced Heva) is the oldest of eight children At the age of 18 he’d always wanted to be a pilot He bought an Interrail pass and set off on his travels through Europe He ended up in Sweden and decided to study there He learnt the language and became a translator for the Swedish Police in Uppsala Hewa travelled to Finland to enrol at an aviation college he couldn’t work for Finnair or others but his entrepreneurial spirit was looking for new opportunities Called Helen's Supermarket after his daughter (who later became a finalist in the Miss Finland competition for Miss World) he employed 25 people and he still owns a house outside the city after 17 years of running his hypermarkets he decided another direction was called for concentrating on furniture and clothes to and from Turkey and Dubai he opened boutiques and antique shops in Finland and many times his schedule involved a stopover in Riga and of course the Art Nouveau architecture and Hewa knew at once she was a woman that he could trust something that was to prove important to him in the future he noticed the popularity of international restaurants such as Japanese He decided to look for a property where he could open a place specialising in cuisine from Finland That was when he discovered how difficult it was to overcome the bureaucracy that existed seven years ago Used to being able to open new businesses easily in Finland it was a shock to him that government departments here had no communication with each other For example he was given the ok to place a wooden terrace outside with tables and chairs only to be told two weeks after it was installed that he’d have to take it down Last summer road works completely closed the road outside his bar without prior notice and passing trade ceased completely overnight and no 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Subscribe Now! 2025 © The Baltic Times /Cookies Policy Privacy Policy injured in road and rail accidentsMultiple traffic accidents across the country on Wednesday night and Thursday morning led to fatalities Open image viewerAn accident that took place south of Parkano involved a truck and two passenger cars Image: Kirsi Matson-Mäkelä / Yle Yle News16.7.2020 16:34•Updated 16.7.2020 20:08A serious road accident involving a truck and two passenger cars on Highway 3 in Parkano has left at least two people dead and two seriously injured The accident took place at the intersection of Tampereentie and Tampereenkatu on Thursday morning Police suspect that the truck driving in the direction of Parkano collided with a car making a left turn drifted into oncoming traffic and crashed into another car Police have launched a preliminary investigation into the matter The incident led to severe traffic congestion on the highway and motorists were directed to take detours Authorities were alerted to the accident at around 11 am Four people were reported dead in three separate traffic accidents that took place across the country on Wednesday night One person died in a traffic accident in Karkkila when a car drifted into the oncoming lane and hit a grocery truck The car caught fire in the collision and its driver died at the scene The accident led to traffic congestion for a few hours two people died in a motorcycle and bicycle collision on Wednesday night Police suspect that a 35-year-old motorcyclist was travelling at a high speed when he crashed into a 72-year-old cyclist a middle-aged man died in a motorcycle accident when he lost control of his motorcycle and collided with a lamppost the Häme Police Department said in a press release late Wednesday A person was killed by a train in Tampere on Thursday morning According to the Central Finland Police Department the accident occurred at the Tampere railway station Police are currently investigating the cause of death Train traffic came to a halt for a short while after the incident Finnish state railway firm VR confirmed that the accident has not affected train schedules _The story was updated at 20:08 to include police inputs Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday Adjust Text Size: A+ A- As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 31 Share your memories and/or express your condolences below Unfortunately with the need to moderate tributes for inappropriate content your comments may take up to 48 hours to appear JUser: :_load: Unable to load user with ID: 80 A RARE WHITE MOOSE THAT GARNERED NATIONAL HEADLINES THIS YEAR has been shot and killed by a hunting club in Parkano, in Pirkanmaa. A member of the hunting club that shot the moose, which was known locally as the Parkano White Deer, boasted of the kill on Instagram with the caption "the white king has fallen" The revelation has caused outrage on social media with users commenting that the killing of the animal was "sick" and "senseless" The hunting club confirmed to Iltalehti that the moose had been killed on 27 October and that its 3-4 offspring have since been seen roaming the area It is believed that the Parkano White Deer had lived in the area for around six years Image Credit: @leogronlund_outdoors © Helsinki Times All rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy and Saturday night departures will be cancelled throughout May Open image viewerThe construction site of the Erkkilä bridge and Tampere passenger rail yard in Tammela Image: Kirsi Matson-Mäkelä / YleYle News25.4 16:05State railway firm VR is cancelling night trains from Tampere and replacing weekend daytime services with buses between 26 April and 1 June due to a bridge renovation in the city centre multi-year overhaul of Tampere's passenger railway station area has begun with a key part of the project being the replacement of the Erkkilä bridge which crosses over the railway tracks downtown The first changes will take effect this weekend Pori and Parkano routes from Tampere will be replaced by buses Replacement buses for Tampere-Parkano and Tampere-Pori begin this Saturday while Seinäjoki-Tampere buses start the first weekend of May Track work in central Tampere will also impact night train schedules All Saturday-night train departures will be cancelled throughout May VR will operate the northbound night train 276 from Kolari to Helsinki on Sundays during the month More detailed, route-specific information is available on VR’s websiteOpens an external website The renovation will also impact car-carrier train services from Tampere cars cannot be loaded onto trains in Tampere Passengers travelling with a car must instead drive to Pasila in Helsinki or Turku The construction work at Tampere’s central rail yard is expected to last around five years Users with an Yle ID can leave comments on our news stories. 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