with almost nothing to split the sides in terms of possession and shots but the difference-maker arrived in first-half stoppage time On the second wave of attack, KuPS worked the ball out to Otto Ruoppi, whose square ball across the penalty box was helped on by Jaakko Oksanen to Agon Sadiku The home side had the better of the late chances, as SJK could not force a late equaliser and have now taken one point from their last two games after starting the season with four wins in a row SJK's loss leaves Inter Turku as the only other unbeaten side left this season, and they moved to within two points of the Seinajoki club with one fewer match played after a 1-1 draw with HJK Having finally got off the mark in the Veikkausliiga last time, Teemu Pukki made it two in two midway through the first half by timing his run to perfection and lashing a finish past goalkeeper Eetu Huuhtanen But 17 minutes from time, the Helsinki side threw away the win when a dreadful pass from goalkeeper Thijmen Nijhuis was intercepted by Loic Essomba but have only four points and sit 10th of 12 teams AC Oulu are still bottom of the pile, but are now just a point behind HJK after ending their five-match losing run with a 3-1 win over 10-man KTP A terrible first half for KTP saw Joona Toivio score an own goal and Jiri Koski sent off, before Justin Rennicks and Marokhy Ndione eventually made the man advantage count in the final 12 minutes Armaan Wilson scored a consolation in added time for KTP After three successive wins, it's back-to-back defeats for Ilves, who remain fourth after losing 1-0 to VPS late on In the 93rd minute, Nicolas Fleuriau arrived at the back post to control a cross and bury a finish at the near post for VPS' second win of the campaign Jaro picked up their first points since matchday one with a 1-0 away win over Haka The new boys left things late as well - seconds after Haka's Nicolas Gianini Dantas was red carded in the 87th minute, Jaro capitalised when Severi Kahkonen's strike nestled in the bottom corner Finally, Gnistan earned their second win of the season and went above opponents Mariehamn into eighth place with a lightning start in a 2-0 home win A poacher's finish after three minutes and a low strike from the edge of the area after six minutes, both from Vertti Hanninen Follow the Veikkausliiga on Flashscore. The Turku Open returns to the Disc Golf Pro Tour in 2025 as a DGPT Standard/Elite event, officially concluding our European swing this season. Held in Turku, Finland from June 14th – June 16th at the prestigious Luolavuoren disc golf course just minutes from Turku’s city center the event continues to grow in scale and excitement the 2025 Turku Open promises to reach new heights Last year, 133 players from both the MPO and FPO divisions competed for a combined purse of $58,973. Congratulations to last year’s champions, Silva Saarinen (FPO) and Niklas Anttila (MPO)! Check out our top 3 moments event recap. 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 Belgium-based offshore installation services company DEME has completed the acquisition Havfram we excel in creating stunning illuminated yacht names and logos and cutting-edge LED and fiber optic solutions Maritime Reporter E-News is the maritime industry's largest circulation and most authoritative ENews Service delivered to your Email five times per week This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page MIAMI, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027 The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth Icon Class ship.  "Building on the incredible momentum and market response to the launch of Icon of the Seas and the excitement for its sister ship we're thrilled to join with Meyer Turku once again to expand our roster of Icon Class ships and continue our future growth plans," said Jason Liberty Icon has changed the game in vacation experiences and exceeded our expectations in both guest satisfaction and financial performance." Royal Caribbean Group's long-term partnership will continue to have a positive impact on our employment and economy," said Petteri Orpo "Their commitment and investment in Finland speaks volumes about the strength of our maritime cluster and our world class shipyards."  The first ship in the Icon Class launched in January 2024 as a first-of-its-kind vacation and introduced an all-encompassing lineup of experiences that combines the best of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure The next ship in the lineup will continue to deliver revolutionary experiences as it joins Icon Star of the Seas (launching in 2025) and the yet-to-be-named third Icon Class ship (launching in 2026) Royal Caribbean Group continues to drive its moderate capacity growth to help guests turn a vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations.  "This order is an important milestone for the future of shipbuilding in the maritime network in Finland," added Tim Meyer have built an extraordinary ship in respect of naval architecture This is yet another recognition of the professionalism of our personnel and of our leadership in the maritime industry's innovation and green transition The options underline the strong outlook of our order book."  Known for its history of delivering best-in-class ships this also expands upon Royal Caribbean Group's longstanding relationship with Meyer Turku Meyer Turku will have built 21 ships for Royal Caribbean Group over 28 years.  The anticipation for Royal Caribbean Group's newbuild pipeline continues to grow the company welcomed four new industry-leading ships including Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas Silversea's Silver Ray and TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 7 This order also comes on the heels of the company's announcement for a seventh Oasis Class ship set to debut for Royal Caribbean International in 2028 "Icon of the Seas is unlike anything the world has seen before and we're just getting started," added Michael Bayley "We are leading the vacation industry in developing new experiences for our guests to create lifelong memories and we continue dreaming and evolving to deliver more ways to chill and thrill."  This agreement is contingent upon customary conditions For more information on Royal Caribbean Group and its brands, visit royalcaribbeangroup.com Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported first quarter Earnings per Share ("EPS") of $2.70 and Adjusted EPS of $2.71 Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has scheduled a conference call for 10:00 a.m Travel Maritime & Shipbuilding Transportation, Trucking & Railroad Hotels and Resorts Do not sell or share my personal information: “By handing over the chairmanship of the board to Jaakko Eskola we are once again sending a strong signal of our commitment to Turku Shipyard in which we as a family have invested heavily for over ten years,” said Bernard Meyer He becomes chairman as the shipyard continues a solid orderbook with Royal Caribbean International but also looks to attract new projects A long-term relationship with TUI’s Mein Schiff Cruises came to an end in 2024 when the yard delivered Mein Shiff 7 Carnival Corporation built four of its large LNG-fueled cruise ships at Turku but the latest orders went to the sister yard Meyer Turku is currently building the second of Royal Caribbean International’s mega cruise ships which at 250,000 gross tons will be the largest cruise ship in the world It is due to enter service later this year Work has also begun on the third cruise ship of the class rumored to be named Legend of the Seas, with the first blocks lowered into the dry dock in October 2024 Royal Caribbean also ordered a fourth vessel of the class for delivery in 2027 and took options to build a fifth and sixth Icon Class ship.  The yard is also building two new Turva class patrol vessels for the Finnish Border Guard The first will be delivered in 2025 and the second in 2026 Meyer took ownership of the Turku shipyard in 2014 from STX Europe and the following year increased to 100 percent ownership The yard trades its origins to 1737 and came to fame in the 1960s till 1990 as part of the Wärtsilä shipbuilder along with the facility in Helsinki it built cruise ships including the first in the modern cruise industry for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines It encountered financial difficulties in the 1990s Meyer recently had to cede ownership of its yard in Germany as part of a rescue package from the German state “We have implemented several measures to turn our operations profitable again,” said Tim Meyer implemented a new enterprise resource planning system and launched a development program.” While the yard delivered the Icon of the Seas in November 2023 as the world’s largest cruise ship reports indicate as the lead of the class the company lost money on the construction due to the complex nature of the project Eskola joined Wärtsilä in 1998 with a background in international projects and corporate finance He advanced at the company becoming President of Wärtsilä Marine Solutions and as of November 1 Eskola was replaced in the spring of 2021 by Håkan Agnevall but continued as a senior advisor to the board and executive team until retiring on June 30 '#' : location.hash;window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUQuery = location.search === '' && location.href.slice(0 location.href.length - window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash.length).indexOf('?') !== -1 '?' : location.search;if (window.history && window.history.replaceState) {var ogU = location.pathname + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUQuery + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash;history.replaceState(null "\/author\/turku-avci\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=16M7WRKNYuUSM3baHVUMgxhWz20Zkg1JZMGe0Qq0hyU-1746514916-1.0.1.1-Egnx7Vss9yWVuC0LweMUcpGbf7fuyQUSnzXSTAUQffg" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null ogU);}}document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(cpo);}()); compatriot Port of Turku and Swedish Ports of Stockholm have been working together for a year on a project which aims to establish a green fossil-free shipping corridor between Stockholm and Turku the shipping company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the two ports to create the green maritime corridor The goal is for the corridor to be 100% carbon-neutral by 2035 The partners have now laid a solid foundation for the project and developed ‘a clear plan for a common way forward’ the parties and a number of stakeholders gathered for an open seminar in Turku challenges and opportunities were discussed based on the common goal of establishing the green maritime corridor between Stockholm and Turku by 2035 “We are very pleased with the cooperation and the work done during the first year,” Magdalena Bosson “We have been investing in onshore power supply infrastructure for ships for many years and Viking Line is one of the pioneers Now we are further sharpening our goals together with the other parties to establish a fossil-free shipping corridor between Stockholm and Turku.” “We are proud to be part of this important co-operation project for a cleaner Baltic Sea Our most significant investment so far is to offer all our passengers and freight customers biofuel for transport between Stockholm and Turku reducing emissions for their journeys by 90% a possible battery installation and Elogrids are important elements of our work in the coming years,” Jan Hanses “A green shipping corridor gives us the opportunity to promote sustainable development and reduce the environmental impact of shipping we have started more detailed planning of measures related to the green shipping corridor such as updating our carbon footprint calculation and preparing for the development of charging stations for heavy traffic,” Erik Söderholm the parties have identified and prioritized the most important goals and measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in shipping A clear project plan with activities has been developed Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Ingersoll Rand Engineering Project Solutions At Ingersoll Rand’s Engineering Project Solutions we have been managing and implementing engineered to-order air packages for complex technical requirements for over 60 years We provide specialized custom compressed air and gas compressors as well as nitrogen generation packages to international EPC contractors and engineering companies across a range of […] the small Nordic city of Turku has long been revered for its natural beauty and old-world charm cobble-stoned boulevards and 19th-century theatres are faintly evocative of Paris Finland’s oldest metropolis is now intent on carving out a unique place in the modern world too: as the greenest city anywhere “We want to be the cleanest and best on the planet We’re taking our climate goals very seriously,” said Piia Elo said: “We are one of the most ambitious climate cities there is.” Piia Elo on one of Turku’s electric busesROBERT SEGER/MOMENTTurku hopes to declare itself fully carbon neutral in time for its 800th anniversary in 2029 The yard which has a long heritage in the cruise ship sector was acquired in 2014 by Germany’s Meyer family which was best known for Meyer Werft in Papenburg The family reports it has invested over €300 million in the development of the shipyard after acquiring it from STX They highlight that it delivered at least one large cruise ship a year during the decade working with customers TUI’s Mein Schiff Tim Meyer took over as CEO in 2020 after being a managing director at the Papenburg yard since 2016 He replaced his brother Jan Meyer who had been CEO of Meyer Turku for two years since 2014 The company highlighted recently that Tim Meyer had been successful in returning the shipyard to profitability He cited efforts to develop the organization implement a new enterprise resource planning system Revenues are reported to have grown from €500 million to €2 billion The pandemic placed a strain on the operations but both the yards in Turku and Papenburg were able to retain their orders Papenburg however required a financial bailout from the German government last year and as part of the deal the Meyer family ceded ownership of the yard but it still retains 100 percent ownership of Turku Tim Meyer said in the press release he would be focusing on the development and strategies of the shipyard and the family’s other businesses Jan Meyer had shifted to a business development role at Papenburg while their father Bernard Meyer has stepped down from the management of both shipyards we have found an exceptional leader with years of experience from various industries such as construction,” said board chairman Eskola “I already have experience from successfully working together with him in a company majority owned by a family.” Lindholm will assume his new role in May after departing Cargotec, which today focuses on heavy road equipment after a series of transactions Kalmar the manufacturer of cranes and heavy cargo handling equipment was spun-off and in late 2024 it agreed to sell MacGregor a leader in maritime cargo and load handling Previously Lindholm was president and CEO of Eltel Group He takes the leadership of Meyer Turku as the yard is focused on building the world’s largest cruise ships for Royal Caribbean International it started the propulsion plant on Star of the Seas ahead of planned sea trials and delivery ahead of its entry into service during the summer The first blocks were set in the dry dock last October for the next 250,000 gross ton cruise ship which will be Legend of the Seas and due for delivery in 2026 Royal Caribbean has ordered a fourth Icon class cruise ship from the yard due in 2027 and has options for two additional sister ships "\/palestine-a-tool-for-radicalization-in-turkey\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=FsMIij.mVck.Loa89Pz4NPqEBhy_uX74SaMajEV31Q0-1746514932-1.0.1.1-ha9IPd4FLPKFU_YAo0YGgmaqs_9jA8p2lIaHzkoIVYU" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null Following the delivery of the Icon of the Seas cruise ship last year Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has signed a brand-new agreement with the US-based cruise company Royal Caribbean International to build the fourth Icon class vessel The agreement between Meyer Turku and Royal Caribbean does not just encompass the construction of the fourth vessel; under the contract Meyer Turku is also set to build the fifth and sixth vessels of the series Meyer Turku CEO Tim Meyer stated: “This order is an important milestone for the future of shipbuilding in the maritime network in Finland This is yet another recognition of the professionalism of our personnel and of our leadership in the maritime industry’s innovation and green transition.” To remind, in late 2023, Meyer Turku delivered the LNG-powered newbuilding Icon of the Seas to Royal Caribbean International—a feat which Meyer then called ‘a significant step toward green transition‘ The inaugural vessel in the Icon class series possesses a gross tonnage of 248,655 tones accommodating up to 7,600 passengers as well as 2,350 crew members The vessel is equipped with fuel cell technology which enable it to turn waste heat into around 3MW of extra energy Icon of the Seas also has an air lubrication system for the underwater hull reducing friction by sending millions of microscopic bubbles alongside the hull The Star of the Seas, Meyer Turku’s third LNG-powered ship, will soon join Icon of the Seas, as well as an Oasis Class vessel, slated for delivery in the summer of 2025. It is scheduled to debut from Port Canaveral, Florida. In related news, Meyer Werft—Meyer Turku’s parent company—received a contract earlier this month to build four additional ships that will join Disney Cruise Line’s fleet between 2027 and 2031. The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC, part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business, is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment. In close cooperation with our customers, we translate experience, science, and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas. The performance of new and existing jack-ups, vessels […] “The geometry of the pavilions takes inspiration from nature, while the technical solution is deeply rooted in the Finnish wood craftsmanship tradition, says Ted Schauman architect and co-founder of Schauman & Nordgren Architects. © Tuomas Uusheimo, Ludvig, HoltenĂ€s, Venla RautajokiUnique and custom-made benches and handles - All handles and benches are unique and custom-made for the pavilions. Like the pavilions themselves, the door handles in bronze will introduce a warm and welcoming atmosphere at the market square in Turku The design is based on the roof profile of the pavilions with a gentle alternation in the middle The handles are made in collaboration with an old foundry in Sweden You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Finnish shipbuilding company Meyer Turku has started the construction of Finnish Border Guard’s second patrol vessel the start of production ceremony was held at the Baltic Operator shipyard in Gdansk on December 3 with the traditional cutting of the ship’s first steel plate The Finnish Border Guard’s operational capacity in the open sea is based on the continuous operation and preparedness of the multifunctional offshore patrol vessels The offshore patrol vessels are at sea for approximately 330 days of the year the Finnish Border Guard has three operating offshore patrol vessels Preparations are made for giving up the two old offshore patrol vessels when the new vessels are completed The operational capacity of the Finnish Border Guard’s vessels that currently are under construction is better compared to the old vessels Their abilities to monitor and respond in border surveillance tasks and in control and protection of territorial integrity will be improved advanced surveillance systems and solutions for data transfer are said to improve the maintenance of real-time surveillance information and sharing of it All the vessels have an immediate readiness to control serious environmental accidents The new ships will produce low emissions and are energy-efficient Capabilities funded by the Defense Forces will be acquired for the vessels Meyer Turku held a keel-laying ceremony for Finnish Border Guard’s new patrol vessel The first new vessel will be completed by the end of 2025 A study in the relationship between visual art and architecture, and between a home and its natural surroundings, Jan-Erik Andersson’s practice envisions the idea of an inhabitable Total Artwork. The Finnish artist’s Life on a Leaf and Sounding Dome Sauna in Turku explore how contemporary architecture should deviate from prevalent principles of rationalism and conformity to fulfil Andersson looks to the iconicism of the 19th century Arts and Craft movement and the ornamentation and organic forms of Art Nouveau ‘As an artist who grew up among Modernism I have asked myself one question many times: why do we not see it doubles as a musical installation with soundscapes activated when water is thrown on the heater the trio of structures question: ‘Can you live in a picture or a sculpture?’ all images courtesy of Jan-Erik Andersson unless stated otherwise Life on a Leaf is a house based on stories and representational shapes drawing on the playful object-shaped houses from Elsa Beskow’s children’s stories Jan-Erik Andersson planned the design with architect Erkki Pitkäranta manifesting the ecologic dimension of dream and the Iconic Space — ideas stemming from the Arts and Crafts movement supporting his ideology that spaces must tell the tales of those who inhabit them Jan-Erik Andersson explores the relationship between art The Sounding Dome Sauna was created in collaboration with American sound artist Shawn Decker during Turku’s European Cultural Capital 2011 activities While recalling the Orthodox church cupolas in Russia it follows Andersson’s vision to bring iconic stylized forms from nature into the built environment Inside the fiberglass envelop shaped like a garlic bulb and sound engulf sauna-goers from all around A soundscape is driven by heating and cooling cycles with separate sounds for each ranging from meditative hums and gushes of wind to the wilder rumbles of machinery and large ship horns The sounds are emitted from the top or filtered down inside each of the garlic cloves which act like acoustical parabolical reflectors the sauna welcomed visitors as it sat beside an outdoor swimming pool and has since hosted various activations and been the subject of several documentary series Sounding Dome Sauna was created during Turku’s European Cultural Capital 2011 activities | image by designboom Jan-Erik Andersson and Erkki Pitkäranta generate a gradual transition from the outdoors in with a range of figurative artistic elements the green house features a hexagonal shape which the artist emphasizes largely affects the atmosphere within the unconventional floor plan achieves a natural rhythmic movement and enjoys light from six different directions Andersson draws upon the neoclassical exteriors of the 1920s and 30s which were often adorned with small sculptures With planning and participation funded by a grant from the Kone Foundation five of the six corners of the house’s facade are marked with artworks by renowned creatives glass sculptures adorn the ventilation pipes cartoon comics are inscribed into the wood above the toilet seat with a heat pen and silhouettes of trees are carved into metal panels The house’s design was completed around a red two-meter diameter table which now sits on ground floor encircled by ten black Philippe Starck chairs Bearing collages of burnt temples it encapsulates the theme around which the interior is designed — the fire — echoed across the flame silhouettes in doorway and kitchen A lighting fixture above the table creates a luminous halo gently illuminating Andersson’s ceiling print of the sky materializing Andersson’s doctoral thesis based on stories and representational shapes and eclectic furnishings the yellow house is a blend of iconic references conceived as a vast sculpture — a Total Artwork with an open plan area of 147 square meters window openings are shaped like stylized elements of nature Jan-Erik Andersson now resides in the Spruce House shaped on one of the most basic natural forms: the honeycomb’s hexagon | image by designboom the unconventional floor plan achieves a natural rhythmic movement the artist draws upon the neoclassical facades of the 1920s and 30s the house forms upon a leaf-shaped plan intersected by a Brazilian ferry artist: Jan-Erik Andersson | @anderssonart sound artist: Shawn Decker | @shawn.decker.50 AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style There aren’t many cities that can confidently claim they’ll reach climate neutrality by 2029 reaching net-zero on the year marking the city’s 800th birthday Turku’s most ambitious climate endeavours go beyond technological solutions and policy changes The city is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape the mindsets of its citizens Through the innovative ‘1.5-Degree City’ project Turku is weaving climate action into the fabric of daily life collective changes that ripple through the community supporting the city in developing the capabilities and learning mindset needed to reach its ambitious goals Turku is the oldest city in Finland, dating back to 1229. It has occasionally enjoyed administrative supremacy, having also been the country’s first capital. Its ambitious climate plan is often held up as exemplary. Between 1990 and 2023, the city already reduced its carbon emissions by 63%. “Sometimes in Turku we say that we are more famous internationally for our climate work than locally The 1.5-Degree City project aims to communicate our emission reduction actions and goals widely to Turku citizens,” points out Heli Huuskonen Project Manager of the 1.5-Degree City Project in Turku Among the city’s climate-related successes are a climate-neutral district heating system resulting from years of investment in clean energy a range of sustainable energy solutions that meaningfully reduced the use of fossil fuels (in 2022 78% of the district heating system came from renewable sources) Staying on track for the 2029 target in the future will require further decarbonisation of the city’s energy sources as well as even more efficient measures in transport Turku’s envious track record has brought benefits to companies and the entire city according to Huuskonen – but there is still a considerable effort required to meet their targets consumer-related emissions from mobility and transportation and waste and water usage remain a major roadblock to achieving climate neutrality The city has no direct control over these as they are mostly dictated by consumer habits and behaviour “We are not as far in our journey as we’d like to be with transportation these are the sectors that are the most challenging for us but if we want to reach climate neutrality we need to change more than energy and mobility systems “We need to change the mentality here in the city administration indicative of the lifestyle it is aiming to foster this change of mentality is very important “Our Pilot City project is a tiny piece of the puzzle that will help us understand what the opportunities are for behaviour change in making climate-neutral Turku possible.”  the city has experience in engaging citizens Learning how to do this not only holds potential for decreases in emissions but is also essential in targeting domains for which the city has no control over To succeed in their ambitious climate goals the city is banking on increased involvement from all local actors targeting a whole-of-society shift in mindset The ‘1.5-Degree City’ Pilot places the city as the facilitator of cooperation the project has been designed to foster cross-sector collaboration in climate work companies and citizens in as partners with the common goal of a climate-neutral city they’ll increase their ability to deliver a robust policy framework “We can’t work successfully on our own – we need to collaborate with companies That’s why we joined the EU Mission and the Pilot Cities Programme to network and learn from each other,” says Huuskonen Access to useful information and strong communication is key: the first component of the pilot on the one hand centralises information for different target groups such as citizens and provides useful information on climate work from different sectors it functions as a strong tool for communication building awareness and providing businesses and citizens access to important information Its second axis focuses on business empowerment building on a network of companies that dates back to 2018 and already comprises 120 companies and 110 climate actions and strengthening their community for increased cooperation and sharing of good practices Citizen-centred action is delivered by a third pillar, which has been designed in close collaboration with the University of Turku, who provides necessary expertise around behaviour change and ‘climate nudging’ the city is now testing how to promote sustainable mobility options during people’s free time after work while they go to run errands or engage in a hobby the city of Turku is ensuring that public transport is an easy and attractive option through good infrastructure and affordable ticket fares The city will test ways to change people’s attitudes to public transport hoping to instil this as a more favourable option in their minds and make it more likely that they will opt for this According to various surveys, about 90% of all Finnish people – and 96% of those under ten years old – say they have a hobby This offers valuable opportunities for mainstreaming climate-neutral and healthy lifestyles with other activities “We want to involve these associations and through them we want to engage the citizens because we also find it challenging to have direct contact with our citizens,” says Huuskonen The results of this Pilot could give fascinating insights into how cities can limit carbon emissions by impacting people’s behaviour through strategic partnerships that facilitate communication with citizens and which factors citizens are more likely to respond to The work of these associations will be strengthened by Climate Ambassadors: individuals or organisations with an existing audience and community ties and who can tangibly demonstrate what a 1.5-degree lifestyle is like with an emphasis on small changes everyone can make Huuskonen firmly believes that “living a sustainable lifestyle is not miserable and doesn’t imply giving up something important It has the power to increase the well-being and quality of life for individuals but also of everyone around them.” the hope is that similar initiatives could be designed for increasingly diverse target groups which could lead to sizeable impacts on carbon emissions from food consumer goods and services simultaneously Through this and other climate initiatives Turku has positioned itself as a facilitator of change towards climate neutrality playing a central role in understanding their citizens and designing ways to co-create with them and other urban actors and hopefully become of the first cities to reach climate neutrality The next frontier is becoming climate positive meaning the sum of local emissions is increasingly negative creating an environmental benefit by removing additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere The transformation required for a climate-neutral – never mind a climate-positive – city cannot be achieved without the involvement and pride in their ability to embrace a sustainable lifestyle is beyond the remit of only the city The hope is that with the right partners and approach Cultivating an understanding of who to work with and how to bring people onboard is an essential step in creating longer-term sustainable engagement in which people feel ownership over the impact they can make and agency in their daily decisions This article is part of Climate KIC’s #LiveableCities Campaign where we explore the pathways to a climate neutral our goal is to help transform over 400 cities into thriving This campaign captures the stories and lessons of ambitious cities in Europe and around the world We want to show a vision of what’s possible when cities and stakeholders come together to tackle the climate crisis Web design TWK Open image viewerFinnish and Ukrainian flags on display during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit in Helsinki last month. Image: Jari Kovalainen / YleYle News15.4. 12:00A man in his twenties from Turku has been killed while fighting as a soldier in Ukraine, the city's newspaper Turun Sanomat has reportedOpens an external website the man left Finland a few months ago to fight as a volunteer soldier alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia's invasion Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs confirmed to Yle that a Finnish citizen either died or disappeared in the eastern part of Ukraine on Sunday The ministry declined to provide any further details said Finnish authorities are in contact with their Ukrainian counterparts about the case the ministry said that it believes about 150 Finnish citizens have volunteered to fight with Ukrainian forces since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 as we do not monitor the travel of Finns abroad with such accuracy," Tanner told Yle on Tuesday He added that the ministry is aware of more than a dozen cases of dead or missing Finnish volunteer fighters in Ukraine the first known Finn to die in the conflict The 2024 Turku Open will take place from June 14th to June 16th at the renowned Luolavuori disc golf course conveniently located near the city center of Turku This year’s Turku Open promises to be the biggest and best yet with a top-tier international player lineup and a revamped Tune in to the Disc Golf Network and catch post-pro coverage from MDG Media all weekend Spectator tickets are still available » Here’s everything you need to know to catch the action this weekend: Live scores and stats will also be available on both the DGPT website and on PDGA Live all weekend Disc Golf Network | Subscribe The Disc Golf Network (DGN) is the home of live disc golf. The DGN is a subscription streaming and on-demand platform built by the Disc Golf Pro Tour. Covering the world’s best players competing in the sport’s most elite tournaments. For more information on Disc Golf Network offerings, check out this article → What are the subscription tiers offered by the Disc Golf Network? Active PDGA members receive a discount on their monthly DGN subscription » DGPT YouTube | Subscribe the live broadcast for both divisions will be simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel for the first round only on Thursday Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest from the Disc Golf Pro Tour Celebrating its almost eight centuries of history and forward-looking vision, Finland’s oldest city, Turku, unveils the design for its upcoming cultural landmark, the Museum of History and the Future the winning scheme by Sarc+Sigge is one that bridges past and future with a thoughtful approach to context A cluster of seven interlocked volumes unfold along the harborfront with staggered projections and recessions bridging the city’s maritime heritage with its evolving urban masterplan Squāma’s concept centers around flexibility and adaptability to accommodate an evolving program showcasing innovative scientific research a simple modular approach was selected to ensure the volumes can host a variety of uses from exhibitions and meeting spaces to dining facilities and educational rooms While Sarc+Sigge utilized the majority of the 150,000 square foot site space was also carved out to extend the masses as the Museum of History and the Future develops with time They overlook a terraced outdoor public space which will host a café-restaurant maintains a sense of closure from the street to shield the museum exhibitions Sarc+Sigge wins international competition to design Turku Museum of History and the Future warm-toned Finnish wood and a cross-laminated timber frame creating a quintessentially Nordic image that can be transformed over time to complement the artworks and artifacts within the museum and composed of copper panels which subtly catches rays of light ‘Copper as a covering also lasts forever Its green copper has shifted color but it has remained for this long,’ says Mäki A single-story form further ensures openness for all and a gable typology to dialogues with its engulfing master plan.‘The aim was to create a museum building that fits in scale and architecture with Turku Castle making the museum building and its surroundings function as a seamless whole,’ notes Pekka Mäki ‘It also offers easier accessibility for disabled people.’ a cluster of seven interlocked volumes unfold across the harborfront Construction on the Museum of History and the Future is expected to commence in 2027 and complete in 2029 — aligned with Turku’s celebration of its 800th anniversary the city also hopes to achieve carbon neutrality following which it will continue to work towards carbon negativity ‘In line with the city’s green agenda we wanted to use in this building soil energy,’ the architect tells designboom ‘Then underneath the facade’s copper seeds we will have solar cables we are using wood which we have so much of in Finland It is great for insulation given the climate.’ Alongside this geothermal panels and district heating and cooling will optimize the space’s internal temperatures a wooden structure wrapped in copper that glistens under the sun the concept centers around flexibility and adaptability to accommodate an evolving program ‘It was a challenge to unite the concepts of history and the future’ a cluster of seven interlocked volumes unfold across the harborfront with staggered projections and recessions Squāma’s gabled masses dialogue with the engulfing urban environment name: Squāma | Turku Museum of History and the Future architect: Sarc+Sigge Architects HELSINKI FINLAND Over 400 young vocational students from across Finland will compete for national titles in Turku from 5–8 May as part of the Taitaja2025 event the country’s largest showcase of vocational excellence the competition highlights the skills of young professionals in training through practical real-world challenges across a wide range of trades Five of the events are dedicated to students requiring special support The event is free to the public and will take place at the Turku Fair Centre where the opening ceremony will be held on 5 May President Alexander Stubb serves as the event’s patron Stay open-minded and believe in yourselves when facing challenges," Stubb said in a message to participants "You have all the tools to meet the changes facing society." The Taitaja2025 slogan “Towards the future with skills,” reflects the event’s focus on both excellence and relevance The finalists have emerged from a pool of nearly 1,800 semifinalists and the competition tasks are designed to reflect evolving industry requirements the event offers a chance to explore vocational education first-hand try their hand at simulation-based tasks in the Simulaattorimaailma and Klaaraaks sÀÀ testing areas or attend exhibitions and live demonstrations such as drone-assisted surveying and forestry equipment operations Alongside the competitions, Taitaja2025 includes two free seminars on global education policy and workplace transformation The Future of Safety hub will bring together emergency services and security professionals for interactive sessions The Partner Square will feature presentations by education providers and industry stakeholders will run from 6–8 May at the Gatorade Center targeting younger students with fun team-based tasks and the public can reach the area via Turku’s Föli bus line 100 Main events are open to visitors on 6–7 May from 8.00–17.00 Both the opening and closing ceremonies will be streamed online Taitaja2025 is organised by Skills Finland with local educational and municipal partners and celebrates vocational excellence as a key pillar of the country’s education system and workforce development 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 Finland's second city is well worth a detour Nordic destinations Stockholm and Copenhagen lure millions of visitors a year many attracted by the cities' upscale design elevated food scenes and compelling histories Finland's first capital and oldest city founded in 1229 along the banks of the River Aura hits the same high notes as its neighbours What's more, this 200,000-person city on Finland's south-west coast is also known as the gateway to the Finnish archipelago: a 40,000-island labyrinth that's considered the largest in the world Known as Åbo to its predominantly Swedish-speaking inhabitants (a name which aptly means "living by the river"), Turku was once part of Sweden in the Middle Ages before becoming an autonomous Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire in 1809 the cosmopolitan hub has served as Finland's second city and thanks to its thriving food and cafe scene and its Seine-like river vibe the city is sometimes called "the Paris of Finland" were discovered following archaeological excavations and are now displayed The Turku Treasure Map is a printable booklet filled with great recommendations on the city's food In the summer, outdoor concerts are held almost daily outside the Turku Cathedral with plenty of vendors selling locally sourced food and wine its ministers had to decide whether Finland was a Nordic country that received heating subsidies or a wine-producing nation Finland's government opted to keep its citizens warm; today Finland must label homegrown grape wine as "mild alcoholic beverage fermented from grapes" prompting entrepreneurs to explore boozy expressions of lingonberries which are slowly garnering attention from international sommeliers If you fancy a more familiar wine, you'll find that, too. I spent an enjoyable hour supine in a deck chair, chatting with the vintners from urban winery Noita who are skirting the rules by hand-picking organic grapes from Burgenland, Austria, and transporting them to their facility in Finland's Fiskars Village highlighting the region's local food culture In Kaskis's intimate and unassuming space on the ground floor of an apartment building chefs and founders Simo Raisio and Erik Mansikka pair pristine perch and pike with celery and ingredients foraged sustainably in nearby forests served on an eclectic mix of recycled plates and Mansikka's hand-made ceramics Mansikka is something of a posterchild for the ambitions of Turku's dynamic food scene: as I wandered around town his red Michelin star clavicle tattoo and impish grin decorated displays of pots and pans at kitchen stores all over Upbeat chef-fishmonger Johan Hellsten and his team develop catch-of-the-day dishes on the fly between wrapping packets of spotted crab and giant shrimp offerings included perch soup seasoned liberally with fragrant dill and reindeer two-ways: a mousse-filled tartlet and cold-smoked and sliced with horseradish ‱ Maakalla: Europe's isolated, autonomous island ‱ The secret meaning behind the World Tree Hugging Championships ‱ The Swedish law of wanderlust Finland's second city is considered the best gateway to these far-flung isles Despite its lofty latitude, Åland is often sunnier than the mainland. As spring arrives, the region comes alive as 1.5 million visitors swell its inhabited islands through the summer months, most bound for Åland's capital, Mariehamn (Marie's Harbour) which was established by Russia's Czar Alexander II in 1861 and named for his wife There's plenty to do (I spent my days wandering the ruins of the Czar's granite fortress and exploring glorious parks and museums) and plenty to eat and drink tucked away within the Torggatan pedestrian precinct's red-and-yellow wooden houses Finland's Everyman's Right gives Finns and visitors alike the freedom to temporarily stay and camp out overnight anywhere – even in public parks and on private property so long as you don't cause damage or disturb the landowner The archipelago is also accessible by year-round ferry service from Turku Winter attracts those who enjoy cross-country skiing post-sauna dips in the freezing Baltic or white-knuckling it to drive point-to-point over the frozen ocean when conditions permit But visiting from spring to early autumn has always been more my speed, when warmer weather signals the opening of The Archipelago Trail: a 250km "ring road" connected by a network of huge free-to-ride electric yellow ferries that glide noiselessly between islands and invite leisurely exploration On a recent trip, my favourite sojourn was an afternoon spent at Hotel Hyppeis a renovated village schoolhouse on HoutskĂ€r island (roughly three hours by car and ferry from Turku) where co-owners Sam and Outi Fagerlundin host overnight guests in simple rooms decorated with vintage furnishings and rugs woven from upcycled bed linens and towels the hotel's former classroom hosts a series of multi-course dinners showcasing locally sourced lamb potatoes grown in a field across the street and other products by a rotating cast of visiting chefs I was greeted on the deck by a violinist and staff carrying silver platters of crystal glasses of rose spritz Jerusalem artichoke and blue cheese cream soup with pear compote and a salty salmon dish fragrant with little star anise They were flavours born from this relatively unexplored corner of Europe and the perfect way to refuel after a day's exploration If you liked this story, sign up for The Essential List newsletter – a handpicked selection of features For more Travel stories from the BBC, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.  Rome's most stunning optical illusions revealedFrom the Malta Knights keyhole to a set of vanishing columns, discover the Eternal City's visual secrets. 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By 2024-10-14T05:00:00+01:00 FINLAND: The city of Turku’s tramway project promoter Turun Raitiotie has begun market consultation ahead of the procurement of a fleet of trams It plans to order 1 435 mm gauge trams 37 m long and 2 650 mm wide with a capacity of 220-260 passengers and the option to extend to 47 m The first phase of the tramway is planned to run 12 km from Satama in the west through the city centre to the Varissuo district in the east The cost of the infrastructure is estimated at €344m Construction is planned for 2026-31 with opening in the early 2030s FINLAND: Turku city council has approved the further development of plans for a light rail line The proposal was approved by the city council on October 2 after two years of development and consultation The double-track-line would run 12 km from Satama in the west through .. The Covid-19 pandemic caused some cities across Scandinavia to question future investment in light rail but a strong ridership recovery means the case for projects remains strong across much of the region Site powered by Webvision Cloud It has been 10 years since the Meyer family's shipbuilding company became the host of the Turku shipyard in Finland. In the anniversary year, the shipbuilder said its direction remains clear: Both the world's most advanced cruise ships and the shipyard's own operations aim for carbon neutrality. Meyer Turk CEO Tim Meyer said, "We are proud to continue Turku's shipbuilding tradition dating back to 1737. The acquisition we made 10 years ago was mainly based on two grounds: First, Turku has a long shipbuilding tradition and world-class know-how. The people of Meyer Turku and of the entire network form a community, the like of which is impossible to build in a short time. Secondly, thanks to the former, it is possible to build very large ships in Turku. "In today's situation, where we are building the world's most advanced ships and pioneering in green transition, we are also constantly looking for more experts and employees for various tasks. We are committed to remaining owners of the Turku shipyard and to continuing the joint journey with all our partners towards increasingly sustainable shipbuilding. I am aiming at adding another zero behind the 1 in Meyer Turku's age." During its ownership, the Meyer family company has invested roughly 300 million euros in the development of the Turku shipyard and daughter companies. Changes have been made to the shipyard's crane fleet, hull production and to the premises of network companies. The daughter company Piikkio Works has also received new production facility for its modular cabin factory in Piikkiö. Meyer Turku's anniversary has been celebrated among others with a staff party and by opening an updated shipbuilding exhibition at Forum Marinum. 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Maritime Reporter E-News is the maritime industry's largest circulation and most authoritative ENews Service, delivered to your Email five times per week 11 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Inter Turku II won 4–0 over MP on Fri Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match This is the first time the teams are playing against each other Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC Inter Turku II and MP on Fri 11 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT?FC Inter Turku II won 4–0 over MP on Fri 11 Apr 2025 15:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches FC Inter Turku II is playing home against MP on Fri Open image viewerLeo sent his family messages and pictures from the front 13:31Volunteering to fight in Ukraine is a major or something one can easily walk away from Yle spoke with one family who learned this first-hand the Finnish Foreign Ministry issued a warning to volunteers heading to Ukraine emphasising the binding nature of the service contracts One young man from Turku did not see the advisory in time Turku resident Jyrki Åland hugged his son for the last time in early January at the Kupittaa railway station got the idea to volunteer as a fighter while doing his Finnish military service did not support his decision to become a volunteer foreign fighter "We talked about the dangers and urged him to consider doing something else He felt we were pressuring him and ended up leaving even earlier than planned," Åland told Yle Leo served in Ukraine for just over four months who chairs the Finns Party's southwest Finland district received word of his son's death on the day of the local election Leo's father said he hopes that by sharing his son's story he can dissuade others thinking of volunteering Volunteers can reach the front lines with just two bus rides from Helsinki's Kamppi terminal more than a hundred Finns have fought in Ukraine according to figures from the Finnish Foreign Ministry After seeing his son off at the train station it was three weeks before Jyrki Åland heard from Leo again but coming here has been a real wake-up call He then learned that his son had signed a service contract committing him to serve with the Ukrainian armed forces for at least six months they confiscated his passport and restricted his phone use "It may seem noble to go and fight against the Russians but I see no sense in young men fighting the battles of old men," Jyrki Åland said the Foreign Ministry's Director General for Consular Services said the government is aware of volunteers who changed their minds during the training period and wanted to return to Finland Tanner noted that not all of them have been able to leave Earlier this year, the Foreign Ministry published guidelines for volunteer fighters which included information about the nature of the Ukrainian service contract It explained that the contract is a private legal agreement and may be nearly impossible to terminate "We have a genuine concern about mechanisms in place for volunteers to leave we do not accept the idea that signing a piece of paper should make someone a prisoner of their situation." acknowledged that there was generally little the ministry could do in these situations Åland's son never read the Finnish government's guidance since it was published after he had left Finland This is backed by messages exchanged between father and son I know this experience will help me grow as a person but it's still really tough to be here Sometimes I just don't know what I'm doing here Jyrki Åland said he contacted the Finnish Foreign Ministry for help in getting his son to safety He did everything he could to bring Leo home Leo was transferred to his assigned combat unit He seemed to grow close with the other fighters and the tone of his messages began to lighten media reports indicated that Russia was retaking territory in the Kursk region "I warned him that it might be time to seriously consider coming home as the Russians were beginning their spring offensive He replied that he didn't think his unit would be sent to the front line." Jyrki Åland sent the last message to his son on 9 April as he was preparing to attend his party's election night gathering "He died somewhere in eastern Ukraine in exactly the kind of attack he feared most — a drone strike directed by a human," Åland said The information about Leo’s death came from his fellow fighters Ukrainian authorities have not officially confirmed his death Open image viewerJyrki Åland said he tried to get his son out of Ukraine Image: Vesa-Matti Ruuska / YleNo burialAccording to Jyrki Åland nothing in Finland could have prepared his son for what he encountered in Ukraine Leo was filling out university application forms A 20-year-old simply isn't thinking about dying Leo’s decision to go to war permanently changed the lives of his family members Åland is on sick leave from his job as a taxi driver He said he checks every day to see whether his son's remaining belongings have been delivered to the embassy Those serving with Leo said there was nothing left of his body "That means that if the body cannot be identified Not for at least a year," Åland explained After completing his military service last December Leo had hoped to share his experiences of modern warfare with the Finnish Defence Forces Jyrki Åland said he now intends to honour that wish as best he can Finland should be using a lot more drones and change its tactics and they have thermal cameras and everything Finnish President Alexander Stubb expressed concern over Russia's tactics in its war of aggression against Ukraine Stubb noted that Russia has neither accepted nor complied with the US-proposed and European-supported ceasefire raising fears about the prolongation of the conflict "Russia is once again playing for time," Stubb said stressing the need to increase pressure on the Kremlin "A ceasefire is how to stop the killing." The European stretch of the Disc Golf Pro Tour is showcasing talented athletes who are new to live coverage and allowing US Touring Pros and DGN viewers a chance to experience some of the most idyllic disc golf destinations in the world Last weekend’s Turku Open in Finland was as competitive and fun-to-watch as any US Tour event this year In addition to many new names in the Top 10 two Innova players landed on the podium whose names you know well Finnish superstars Eveliina Salonen and Henna Blomroos finished in 2nd and 3rd place both putting on exceptional performances off the tee A post shared by Innova Discs (@innovadiscs) Eveliina Salonen got off to a slow start in Turku She opened with 4 birdies in the first five holes -8 for the day that put her into 2nd place Tough final round conditions kept the entire field from scoring but Eveliina kept it together better than most She is currently in 2nd place of the Disc Golf Pro Tour World standings for the 2024 season Even though Eveliina has been a top FPO contender for years it feels like she has broken through to a new level in 2024 A post shared by Eveliina Salonen (@eveliinasalonen) Henna Blomroos opened her 2024 Turku Open with the hot round shooting a -6 back nine that wasn’t even close to matched all weekend She was 2nd in C1 and C2 Hits in Regulation and 2nd in Strokes Gained Tee to Green Anneli TĂ”ugjas-MĂ€nniste played her 2nd-ever DGPT Elite Event last weekend with the first being just a few weeks back in Copenhagen she tied for 6th and in Copenhagen she took 7th place Two top tens in your first two tour events is promising to say the least Anneli led the field in C1x Putting and Strokes Gained C1x for the weekend Niilo Hongisto also played his 2nd-ever DGPT event last week Niilo had a 121-foot throw-in for birdie on hole 4 in the final round A post shared by Niilo Hongisto (@niilohongisto) Joona HeinĂ€nen matched his best-ever DGPT result last weekend The DGPT is alternating events between the United States and Europe for the next few weeks the 2024 Preserve Championship will take place in Clearwater the 2024 Swedish Open will take place in Boras Many touring pros from the States will head to Europe in mid-July for the PDGA Major Visit Innovadiscs.com for tournament recaps When Turku first launched its work on electric vehicle charging the city’s 13 free public car charging stations generated a lot of excitement but very little use the city itself had already had two electric vans for postal delivery running for four years but it would be some time before public interest picked up Searching for a company to provide an electric bike sharing system back in 2018, the city found that there were still no suitable suppliers on the market. However, fast forward to today, and the city operates a fleet of electric buses and has even electrified its iconic city ferry, Föri. The residents of Turku are catching up too with estimates that 25,000 private electric cars may be operating in the city by the end of the decade “We needed some concrete planning because the market had already changed a lot by 2020,” says Jussi Saari from Turku’s Traffic and Mobility Department “We needed a clear plan for the hundreds of chargers we wanted to install.” The eight operating chargers in the public space at the time were built by the municipal company Turku Energia Turku is opting for a market-driven approach Turku aims to become climate neutral in time for its 800th birthday in 2029 A large part of this effort will involve reshaping its transport sector it needed to put an ambitious electromobility master plan in place primarily centred around car charging facilities To ease this process, the city joined the EU-funded project UserChi to gain insights from other cities on the same journey “We knew about a good example of an electromobility masterplan from Stockholm and wanted to create our own version real plans that can be implemented here in the future years,” Saari recalls Saari emphasises the value of international collaboration and learning we got a lot out of the UserChi project and it was important for our internal development It’s good to have partners that have already had experiences to learn from,” he says Saari is optimistic that it may be approved and implemented already by the end of 2024 Rather than focusing solely on the number of chargers Turku’s plan prioritises the overall power availability “We don’t need to decide that we need 2,000 chargers because if we have one high speed charger it can charge the same amount as ten slow chargers during the day,” Saari explains The city aims to make available 3kw per electric car and 0.66kw per plug-in hybrid – about 44 megawatts of charging power overall The strategic deployment of chargers considers different user needs with ultra-fast chargers planned for high-traffic areas and moderately fast chargers near amenities like restaurants and shops “We also wanted to ensure that we have slower chargers for offices and residential areas outside homes,” Saari adds In considering the location of the chargers, Turku made use of UserChi’s ‘CLICK‘ tool Click is a digital platform designed to enhance the planning and deployment of electric vehicle charging stations in cities and major transport corridors It allows for customisable planning according to user needs and local specifics integrating a variety of data inputs like road networks The platform supports dynamic scenario simulations and adjustments based on actual usage data facilitating both the initial setup and ongoing expansion of charging networks These decisions were not made by municipal experts alone The types and locations of chargers were decisions made as a result of a consultation of around 500 Turku residents – one that yielded some results that surprised operators and experts the governing wisdom was that chargers should always be placed next to services like restaurants and shopping centres It was thanks to this citizen consultation exercise which also allowed people to choose their preferred location for chargers on a map that it became clear that different types of chargers were best suited to different locations While they wanted different charging options something users made it clear that they were sick of was being forced to download a lot of different mobile apps “What was the most often cited problem was that there were quite a lot of operators they all had their own application,” Saari relates “They all had different problems with their application that demanded quite a big deposit of money to even start charging It was quite a messy situation – some chargers worked fine Turku is tackling that problem by ensuring that every charger installed on public land will have an option to pay directly with your credit card – no apps necessary New European regulations will soon make this mandatory for fast chargers is that it reduces market friction and encourages real competition: “You don’t have to stick with one operator you can choose the closest and the cheapest.” The survey also validated the city’s impulse to make more public charging available revealing that large numbers of people were interested in owning electric cars but lacked any way of charging such vehicles at their homes there are already a growing number of publicly available charging stations on private property for example in the carparks of department stores “We are glad that private companies are making public charging points “The biggest supermarket chains in Finland are also the biggest charging point operators,” he reveals Turku is not looking to see a simple switch from private fossil-fuel powered cars to private electric cars which is not a compelling solution to the world’s ecological challenges like electric public transport and good-old-fashioned walking are part of the plan too but here the needs are quite different – more related to security than charging “The need for electric bike charging is quite low even though we have more and more electric bikes each year,” Saari observes This trend is partly due to government-subsidised tax-free bike programmes through companies “because they have such a long range and people are biking 10 to 20 km per day so there is not that much need for public charging.” Nonetheless, Turku was interested in trialling one of the bike-charging technologies being trialled through the UserChi project, the InSoc e-bike and e-scooter charging station with a solar panel canopy that uses solar power for bike charging the planned design was not suitable for the harsh winters accompanied by heavy snowfall that are characteristic of Finland This led to a localised redesign: “We planned the bike garage ourselves with four walls and gave it to the company equipped with solar panels and battery storage offers parking for 40 bikes and is conveniently located near the train station promoting multimodal transport connectivity The garage remains accessible at all times and is equipped with security cameras to ensure safety while remaining open for public use: “It’s as secure as it can be while remaining open.” The encouraging trend towards electric mobility among Turku’s residents has not come about all on its own Besides technological advances and global trends the shift owes a lot to the city’s consistent communication campaigns Public engagement extended to events and media Turku promotes its fleet of over 80 electric buses highlighting the environmental benefits of choosing public transport The city also observes International Car Free Day producing a series in Finnish focused on electric mobility hosted by urban mobility specialist Jalmari SalaterĂ€ features interviews with experts and experienced individuals offering a comprehensive perspective on electric mobility This initiative aimed to educate and inspire listeners about the benefits and possibilities of electric transportation Turku’s journey of enhancing its electric mobility through UserChi over the past four years is mirrored in the journey of Jussi Saari himself Now I’ve been working four years in these electric charging initiatives,” he says Living quite far from central Turku where he works he wasn’t initially convinced that an electric car would be a suitable option and he was concerned about how well one might function when subjected to Finland’s -25 degree winters “I have seen that an electric car works even for longer trips and I have gained enough trust to buy one for myself.” This article originally appeared on Eurocities. 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Please upgrade to Premium to save more ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Italy’s Marcell Jacobs stormed ahead on his path to Paris running his fastest ever 100m outside of the Olympic Games at the Paavo Nurmi Games – a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting – in Turku on Tuesday (18) The Olympic champion was one of multiple global gold medallists who made their mark in Finland's oldest city as 2016 Olympic champion Omar McLeod continued his comeback with a 110m hurdles win and 2019 world champion Nia Ali dipped for victory in the 100m hurdles Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra launched himself to top spot in the javelin while Nina Kennedy soared to pole vault victory and her fellow world champion Camryn Rogers won against a strong hammer field it was Jacobs who made the strongest statement as he dipped under 10 seconds in both his heat and final As he continues his preparations for an Olympic 100m title defence in Paris in August Jacobs achieved the third fastest time of his career – the 29-year-old having only ever gone quicker en route to his Olympic gold in Tokyo Jacobs – who won his heat in Turku in 9.99 – led an Italian one-two as he was chased home by Chituru Ali in 9.96 for the first sub-10 second run of his career Canada’s Olympic 200m champion Andre De Grasse was third in 10.00 "Before today I was a bit worried that I hadn't run under 10 seconds yet (this season) but it’s part of the game and now I have done it twice," said Jacobs so now we need to put the pieces together." McLeod and Ali also achieved wins in both rounds of the sprint hurdles Jamaica’s McLeod said he felt what it was like to run fast again as he won his 110m hurdles heat in 13.29 and final in 13.25 (1.4m/s) to finish clear ahead of Belgium’s Elie Bacari in a 13.38 PB The women’s 100m hurdles final was much closer USA’s Ali returned to pip Nadine Visser in the final – 12.48 (1.6m/s) to an equal PB of 12.51 for Visser There was disappointment for Jasmine Camacho-Quinn in the heats as the Olympic champion pulled up and then hobbled off the track the men’s javelin demanded lots of attention and this time India’s Chopra got the win Second to Finland’s Oliver Helander in 2022 Chopra turned the tables and triumphed with a best of 85.97m from the third round Helander was third with 83.96m as his compatriot Toni Keranen threw a PB of 84.19m to split them Kennedy needed just five attempts to get to her eventual winning mark of 4.80m in the pole vault Opening with a first-time clearance of 4.41m the Australian passed to 4.61m and also managed that on her first try She needed two goes at 4.73m but then cleared 4.80m at the first time of asking before three unsuccessful attempts at a world lead of 4.87m Lene Retzius and Alysha Newman both cleared 4.61m for second and third Rogers surpassed 73 metres twice in the hammer recording her best of 73.36m in the first round Finland’s 2021 world U20 champion Silja Kosonen was second with 71.67m while it took Katrine Koch Jacobsen’s second-best throw to decide third from fourth Jacobsen’s best matched the top mark achieved by Olympic champion and world record-holder Anita Wlodarczyk Jamaica’s Shanieka Ricketts was another athlete who had the win wrapped up after just one attempt The two-time world triple jump silver medallist jumped 14.17m (1.1m/s) in round one before 14.14m in round two and won by nine centimetres ahead of Dariya Derkach Ella Junnila delighted the home fans early on with her win in the high jump she added a centimetre to her national record achieved the Olympic qualifying mark and finished ahead of 2022 world champion Eleanor Patterson There was further Olympic qualification and national record success in the men’s 800m Sweden’s Andreas Kramer led the 800m from gun to tape and eventually punched his way to victory narrowly holding off Ireland’s Mark English to win in 1:44.65 taking 0.02 off his national record and beating the qualification mark for Paris by 0.01 Ireland also celebrated a win in the men’s 1500m won by Cathal Doyle in a PB of 3:34.09 ahead of his compatriot Luke McCann in 3:34.32 including a national record of 3:35.20 by Finland’s Joonas Rinne in front of home fans That improved the record of 3:36.33 that had stood to Pekka Vasala since 1972 Gabriela Gajanova – fresh from her European silver medal win in Rome – surged around race leader Eveliina Maattanen Maattanen was unable to respond and Gajanova got the win in 1:59.57 Ethiopia’s Abraham Seme dominated the men’s 3000m steeplechase winning by more than four seconds in 8:17.22 while the 400m hurdles races were won by Rasmus Magi in 48.42 and Kemi Adekoya in 54.37 Results Lloyd's List is part of Maritime Intelligence This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Maritime Insights & Intelligence Limited registered in England and Wales with company number 13831625 and address c/o Hackwood Secretaries Limited Lloyd’s List Intelligence is a trading name of Maritime Insights & Intelligence Limited Lloyd’s is the registered trademark of the Society Incorporated by the Lloyd’s Act 1871 by the name of Lloyd’s For high-quality copies or electronic reprints for distribution to colleagues or customers please call UK support at +44 (0)20 3377 3996 / APAC support at +65 6508 2430 A bold maritime strategy is required to reduce Europe’s dependence on Chinese shipbuilding and avoid European yards being washed away by a flood of China-built vessels Meyer told reporters at Meyer’s Turku shipyard A subscription is required to continue reading this content Your username does not meet the requirements Sorry - public email accounts are not allowed An account with that username already exists Unfortunately we've not been able to process your registration Your question has been successfully sent to the email address below and we will get back as soon as possible This article has been sent to my@email.address Silva Saarinen maintains her two-stroke lead through the final round to take her first Elite victory! pic.twitter.com/SCJN6ufFTv — Disc Golf Pro Tour (@DiscGolfProTour) June 16, 2024 and tied for the hot round of -8 with Eveliina Salonen includes consistent top-10 finishes in her last 7 Tour events* (including DGPT Europe Silver events) This streak was potentially propelled by the momentum of her 4th place finish at the PDGA Champions Cup setting her on a path to 4 consecutive podium finishes Final round highlights from the champ! pic.twitter.com/swdRbiLkaU — Disc Golf Pro Tour (@DiscGolfProTour) June 17, 2024 The 2024 PDGA Champions Cup marked a significant milestone for Saarinen because this is where she achieved her first top-5 finish at a Tour event* and earned her highest career event rating of 988 This potentially signaled a turning point in her career and certainly gave her a confidence boost that she capitalized on in the early part of the 2024 summer season Saarinen’s ascent to the Pro Tour began in 2023 starting with her debut at the Music City Open she achieved her best Tour event* finish with a 6th place at the PDGA World Championship her only top-10 finish on the Tour at that time she truly shined on the 2023 PDGA Euro Tour where she impressively won all 5 events she competed in Cool. Calm. Collected. đŸ’Ș pic.twitter.com/u67MvN8Naq — Disc Golf Pro Tour (@DiscGolfProTour) June 17, 2024 Saarinen’s talent didn’t go unnoticed in 2023, as she was named the DGPT Rookie of the Year. Her impressive putting skills were a major factor, with season stats ranking her 2nd in both C1X Putts (83%) and Circle 2 Putts (20%). Saarinen is currently ranked 14th in the DGPT World Standings showing that her European event attendance adds valuable Tour points With her impressive stats and growing momentum Saarinen is definitely a rising star to watch this season I think it’s safe to say we’re all excited to see what she achieves next Niklas Anttila’s winning performance at the 2024 Turku Open marked his 2nd Tour event* victory this season, following his earlier triumph at the Open at Austin This win ties him with notable players like Gregg Barsby and Nathan Sexton making him the 36th player in history to secure multiple MPO DGPT event*/PDGA Pro Major wins No laying up for Niklas Anttila! He sinks the final putt to tie the course record and win by 2 strokes đŸ”„ pic.twitter.com/2RQ8v8U9ws — Disc Golf Pro Tour (@DiscGolfProTour) June 16, 2024 reaching C1 (57%) and C2 (81%) in Regulation and Strokes Gained from Tee-to-Green (23.44) His stellar play also includes the hot round of the rainy final day with an impressive -12 A 1081-rated round to finish the weekend đŸ”„đŸ”„đŸ”„ pic.twitter.com/6r4ZSfZDI6 — Disc Golf Pro Tour (@DiscGolfProTour) June 16, 2024 With 5 podium finishes and 9 top-10s in 12 Tour events* this season, Anttila has now surged ahead of Ricky Wysocki to claim 2nd place in the DGPT World Standings. Not to mention, he currently leads the MPO field in Fairway Hits percentage at 80.2% this season Sisu đŸ’Ș pic.twitter.com/3V0jsZDud2 — Disc Golf Pro Tour (@DiscGolfProTour) June 16, 2024 Several standout performances made waves at the Turku Open made an impressive debut in his first DGPT event highlighted by a remarkable -8 round during Round 2 where he excelled with an impressive 44% Circle 2 putting accuracy PĂ€ivĂ€nsalo secured a spot on the lead card for the Final Round finishing the tournament in a commendable tie for 22nd place 16-year-old Oiva PĂ€ivĂ€nsalo shot -8 today with 5 putts made from Circle 2! He’s currently sitting in solo 2nd and will be on the lead card tomorrow đŸ”„ pic.twitter.com/GiucysWd3l — Disc Golf Pro Tour (@DiscGolfProTour) June 15, 2024 This podium finish may mark a potential turning point for his return to form Ask the course designer about a line and you might end up with an UNREAL park job đŸ€Ż James Proctor is now only 2 back from the lead! pic.twitter.com/1TtmCfZmeO — Disc Golf Pro Tour (@DiscGolfProTour) June 16, 2024 Heidi Laine and Eveliina Salonen continue to put pressure on the leader with these incredible drives 🎯 pic.twitter.com/C6D3ZWrFye — Disc Golf Pro Tour (@DiscGolfProTour) June 16, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Gustav Iden recorded his first victory of the season today in a thrilling race at Challenge Turku no one was strong enough to keep an unleashed Milan Agnew from her first professional win it was Henry RĂ€ppo (EST) who led out of the water in the men’s race six seconds ahead of Frederick Webb (GBR) and Rinel Plus (EST) Iden and JoĂ€o Ferreira (POR) came out of the water just under a minute and a half behind with time to make up to have a chance at victory Those who might have thought that these men would ride straight to the front were deceived RĂ€ppo rode so strongly that he managed to increase his lead over everyone except Iden the Norwegian did not manage to close the gap to the front: he closed to just over a minute behind and only in the final kilometres of the bike did he win some more seconds back so the half marathon promised to be not only decisive RĂ€ppo started the run strongly and saw his lead increase to almost two minutes in the first 10km For a while it looked like victory was his but Iden had other plans and with 6km to go had closed the gap one and a half minutes Those 6km proved to be the deciding factor and just before the finish Iden passed RĂ€ppo and took the win in 3:36:01 RĂ€ppo finished second in 3:36:12 and Ferreira third in 3:39:18 the eventual winner also started the bike with a deficit who grabbed three-quarters of a minute ahead of Iida Reini (FIN) and Maaike Vooren (NED) and a significant 3:46 minutes ahead of Agnew in fourth From that moment on it was Agnew who opened the throttle on the bike and pushed the pace considerably Slowly but surely she moved up into the field eventually joining Perez Sala and also Reini This put the trio in the lead and that would not change until T2 When Agnew started the half marathon at a high pace Perez Sala was unable to follow and her deficit grew rapidly Reini tried to stay with Agnew for a while but she too had to acknowledge that Agnew was by far the strongest today the Australian’s lead only increased running comfortably to a victory Challenge Turku victory in 4:03:16 Reini finished second in 4:06:07 and Perez Sala finished third in 4:07:18 For full results, visit https://live.ultimate.dk/desktop/front/index.php?eventid=6265&ignoreuseragent=true For further information, visit www.challenge-turku.com View all Releases by Submit 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work safeguards the preconditions for good life and brings competence This is why Turku wants to grow and develop sustainably The city’s extensive national and international networks researched information and climate budget contribute to achieving its goals.  The City of Turku will continue to reduce emissions by investing in: Much has already been done to promote carbon neutrality it will be particularly important to improve the preconditions for walking cycling and using public transport and to reduce car use and transition to low-emission vehicles Road transport is currently the largest source of emissions in the region.  Climate change is already becoming apparent in the weather conditions of Finland and Turku even though the change is not dramatic yet Monitoring data supports everyday observations of early migratory birds and rainy winters: the climate in Southwest Finland is warming and rainfall is increasing That is why Turku is both mitigating the change and adapting to it.  » Read more about adaptation measures by Turku The Climate Plan serves as a roadmap towards a carbon neutral Turku  The plan follows the EU model for climate action and includes objectives and measures for 2021 2025 and 2029 and a trajectory towards 2035 The annual climate report indicates how the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is progressing environmental and nature values are at the core of both the Mayor’s Programme and the Turku City Strategy Turku also invests significantly in climate action and environmental work » Read more about the Turku climate plans and reports Emission reductions can only be achieved in cooperation with local companies and communities as well as higher education institutions and city residents.  In addition, Turku has a long history of climate and environmental work with international communities and other pioneering cities in the world. Turku is part of various international climate networks and has been included in the EU Mission 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities The city has received international recognition for its climate work Turku also understands the positive impacts of climate action and environmental work on human well-being the economy and the vitality of the region sustainable mobility solutions affect the comfort and safety of the urban environment and increase the attractiveness of the area.  Turku has evidence that employment and the regional economy have already grown as a result of climate action Decisive climate action and environmental work is used to build healthy pleasant and climate-safe everyday life for everyone in Turku.  PO Box 355, 20101 TURKUPhone (02) 330 000turun.kaupunki@turku.fi firstname.lastname@turku.fi Open image viewerMounted police in Helsinki on Thursday. Image: Mikko Ahmajarvi / YleYle News1.5. 11:49May Day Eve celebrations passed off mostly peacefully around Finland, police said on Thursday morning. In Helsinki, police said that they cleared the seaside Kaivopuisto Park of revellers before midnight Wednesday "out of concern for public order and safety". The operation began around 9.30pm and took about two hours. Crowds of young people, many of them intoxicated, had gathered in the park as usual on May Day Eve. The police received reports of assaults, and of fireworks being shot off in the crowd. In the southwestern city of Turku, chilly, wet weather dampened festivities, police said. Crowds gathered to party and hear choral singing in Vartiovuori Park, the highest point in central Turku. In Oulu, police were called to the scene of a brawl in Kiiminki around 4am, and found one person seriously injured. They are investigated the case as attempted murder, assault and unlawful threats. Several people were detained. On Thursday, Labour Day, observations continue according to tradition with picnics, speeches and May Day parades. Among the politicians scheduled to deliver addresses on 1 May were the chairs of the main opposition parties. Antti Lindtman (SDP) and Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) are to speak in Helsinki, Sofia Virta (Greens) in Turku and Minja Koskela (Left Alliance) in Tampere. Also speaking in Tampere was Minister of Employment Arto Satonen (NCP), who leaves office next week. Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman (Finns) held a speech in Helsinki. At the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, President Alexander Stubb and his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, were greeted beginning at 9.30am with musical May Day greetings in the courtyard of the Presidential Palace. The performers included the Ikaalinen Youth Orchestra and the HĂ€meenkyrö Brass Band on behalf of the Workers' Musical Organisation, as well as three choirs. Around 10am, Helsinki police said that May Day celebrations had started peacefully in the city. They warned of brief traffic disruptions due to the main blue-collar labour federation SAK’s May Day march from Hakaniemi to Citizens’ Square (Kansalaistori) across from the Parliament building. Meyer Turku celebrates decade of family ownership with four largest LNG-fuelled cruise ships ever Meyer Turku, the shipyard located on the south-western tip of Finland, has a bumper orderbook. The jewel in the crown is a potential six-vessel series for what are the world’s largest cruise ships. The sextet joins a pair of Finnish patrol vessels in the backlog, as the shipyard remains unaffected by the challenges facing its German counterpart, Meyer Werft. 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sustainability The company plans to incorporate intermodal transport solutions using sea and rail routes such as the Helsinki-Rostock line to cut emissions and minimise road traffic FERCAM offers clients the option of using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a diesel alternative in road transport aligning with broader sustainability objectives FERCAM not only establishes new logistical routes but also reinforces its commitment to offering environmentally responsible transport options reflecting both the company’s operational goals and its dedication to sustainable practices Agnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Pölös ZsĂłfia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 In order to provide you with the best online experience this website uses cookies.By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more Royal Caribbean's new Star of the Seas ship is one step closer to its big debut The 5,610-guest ship floated for the first time this week less than one year ahead of its introduction at Port Canaveral (Orlando) in August 2025.The Icon-class cruise ship will now enter its final stages of construction complete with a shot from a cannon – took place in the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku Finland, to celebrate 19 months (and counting) of hard work put in by the thousands behind Star’s construction the proverbial floodgates opened to fill the dry dock with 92 million gallons of water – an overnight process that took nearly nine hours Star was then floated out of the dock and into the outfitting pier where it will continue to take shape inside and out Star of the Seas promises to bring new twists and experiences introduced by Icon of the Seas to the greater Orlando area offering experiences for every type of vacationer It’s all combined with seven nights of island hopping to destinations like the cruise line’s Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas Don't miss a single travel story: subscribe to PAX today!  Click here to follow PAX on Facebook Receive the best travel industry news every day where healthcare breakthroughs are driven by algorithms and where industries are powered by sustainable Not anymore — it’s the reality unfolding before our eyes Amazon’s data-driven systems are already transforming customer experiences and logistics on a global scale while cities like Singapore are becoming smarter and greener through cutting-edge digital infrastructure companies like Siemens are leveraging information and communication technology (ICT) to build more sustainable operations through smart technologies that reduce waste and optimise energy use Offered by the Faculty of Technology the programme has a curriculum that covers the latest in computer science and cybersecurity while fostering the ability to adapt and innovate ensuring graduates are well-prepared to tackle the complexities of modern ICT roles The programme’s curriculum mirrors the successful structure of the Finnish-language Bachelor’s Degree Programme in ICT offering the same academic rigour but in English making it accessible to a global student body Erkki Kaila’s research interests are centred around programming education and learning analytics “We hope to attract students from diverse backgrounds and from all over the world,” says software engineering lecturer Erkki Kaila “The key qualities we seek are a passion for learning and a willingness to collaborate with others You don’t need to be an ICT expert to join us — we’ll help you become one.” who completed his master’s and PhD at UTU before a stint at the University of Helsinki returned to his alma mater to contribute to the dynamic and multidisciplinary Faculty of Technology UTU offers the perfect blend of a multidisciplinary research university and a technical university The seasoned educator’s passion for fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration reflects the growing need for ICT experts who 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