Nokia revamps management afterloss Oct 17, 2009
HELSINKI: Nokia on Friday announced changes to the management of its struggling phone businesses, a day after posting its worst-ever quarterly results. Nokia said Rick Simonson, the companys chief financial officer since 2004, would head its new mobile phones unit, which would focus on cheaper models, starting in November, and global head of sales Timo Ihamuotila, who joined Nokia in 1993, would take over as CFO.. (India Times)
Eating Licorice Can Affect Pregnant Moms Babies Oct 9, 2009
The study, which was carried out by the University of Helsinki and the University of Edinburgh, scrutinized children born in Finland, where its common for young women to eat licorice ... "Expectant mothers should avoid eating excessive amounts of licorice", said Professor Katri Rikknen, from the University of Helsinki's Department of Psychology. (Newsmax)
Things to Do in Helsinki, Finland i... Oct 7, 2009
Things to Do in Helsinki, Finland in Winter. Things to Do in Helsinki, Finland in Winter ... Winter Activities and Christmas Events in Finlands Capital Helsinki. (Suite101.com)
Comforts of home Oct 6, 2009
In Helsinki it's actually quite expensive to eat out, plus we have such long winters we'd rather cook at home. The strangest thing I found was the seafood. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Viruses target banks, social networks Oct 1, 2009
HELSINKI: Cyber criminals are increasingly focusing their attacks on the hundreds of millions of users of social networks and on loopholes in bank security systems, security software vendors said on Wednesday. At the same time, spam e-mail messages rose sharply in the third quarter, Symantec Corp said. (India Times)
Airplanes, oxygen and the media Sep 26, 2009
In early December 1988, the U.S. embassy in Helsinki, Finland, received an anonymous tip claiming that a Pan American Airways flight from Frankfurt, Germany, to New York would be bombed in the coming weeks. Deciding not to publicize the threat, officials warned Pan Am and sent notice to embassies around Europe. (Salon)
Dvorak helps Panthers beat Stars Sep 25, 2009
The Panthers travel to Finland for their last two preseason games Monday and Wednesday before opening the regular season against Chicago Oct. 2-3 at Helsinki. This was the second victory in two nights for the Panthers over the Stars, following a 3-1 victory at Dallas on Tuesday. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Experts' plans » Sep 24, 2009
Prague Stockholm Helsinki Moscow Cologne Toronto No. 2 Winnipeg Seattle. Salming Division Prague Predators Stockholm Lightning Helsinki Hurricanes Moscow Thrashers Cologne Devils Adams Division Montreal Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Islanders Ottawa Senators Buffalo Sabres Patrick Division Washington Capitals Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins New York Rangers Boston Bruins. (ESPN -- NHL)
With fresh focus on design, laptops come of age Sep 23, 2009
Nokia's new netbook computer, the Booklet 3G, is seen at the Nokia corporate headquarters in Helsinki in this file photo. . (MSNBC -- Technology)
Ferry Services to Helsinki and Turk... Sep 21, 2009
Ferry Services to Helsinki and Turku in Finland. Ferry Services to Helsinki and Turku in Finland ... There are ferry services from Helsinki and Turku in Finland to Stockholm in Sweden, Mariehamn on Aland, Rostock in Germany and Tallinn in Estonia. (Suite101.com)
Women's Tennis Opens Fall Season Friday At... Sep 18, 2009
Joining the team for the 2009-10 season are true freshmen of Tel Aviv, Israel, of Helsinki, Finland and of Princeton Junction, N.J.. "On the court, I have a very young, talented team," Sisk said. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Intel gears up for mobile battle Sep 16, 2009
HELSINKI: Intel has slashed the power consumption of its new "Moorestown" chip platforms for mobile devices, a big boost for its efforts to grab a slice of a booming market for chips in cellphones and other consumer electronics. Anand Chandrasekher, a senior vice president at Intel and general manager for the ultra mobility group, also said the company is open to joining forces with the world's largest cellphone maker, Nokia, on a Linux-based operating system. (India Times)
Teens cutting spending on games Sep 16, 2009
HELSINKI: In the economic downturn, teenagers around the world have focused their spending cuts on clothes, games and food, according to a survey by networking site Habbo Hotel. The survey of 61,000 teenagers in more than 30 countries showed one teenager out of three is getting less money from their parents, with more than half of youngsters getting less to spend in the United States, Spain and Latin America. (India Times)
Skype's chairman sacked Sep 14, 2009
HELSINKI: Web TV firm Joost, owned by the founders of Skype, removed its high-profile chairman Mike Volpi by shareholder vote, it said in a statement. Volpi, who continued as Joost chairman after leaving the chief executive role at end-June, then joined the venture firm Index Ventures, which was part of consortium bidding $1. (India Times, India)
International and Domestic Airports... Sep 13, 2009
International and Domestic Airports in Estonia. International and Domestic Airports in Estonia. (Suite101.com)
International Airports in Latvia Sep 8, 2009
Helsinki, Oulu, Tampere and Turku in Finland. Kaliningrad, Moscow and St Petersburg in. (Suite101.com)
Representatives From Tennis Channel to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell Sep 4, 2009
NASDAQ OMX Nordic and NASDAQ OMX Baltic are not legal entities but describe the common offering from NASDAQ OMX Group exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit. (Primezone Releases)
Nokia unveils 3 new smartphones Sep 3, 2009
HELSINKI: Nokia, the world's leading mobile phone maker, unveiled three new smartphones as the Finnish firm tries to claw back market share from Apple's popular iPhone and RiM's Blackberry. The three new Nokia phones, two of which feature touch screens, are scheduled to be in stores during the fourth quarter of 2009 as Nokia increasingly focuses on applications and services. (India Times, India)
Nokia prices laptop at $820 Sep 3, 2009
"Nokia has major challenges on developing user experience, and we might have to wait for a significant improvement until the second half of next year," said Jari Honko, analyst with eQ Bank in Helsinki. Nokia's offering in the top end of the market worries investors as the firm has rapidly lost market share in the most profitable part of the industry to Apple and RIM. "We are fighting back. We are on attack," Anssi Vanjoki, head of Nokia marketing, said in a speech. (India Times)
Lovitt: Nothing to sneeze at Sep 2, 2009
A total of 13 crew members and one passenger were diagnosed with the H1N1 flu virus and quarantined on board when the ship visited Helsinki on June 28. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ferry Services Between Montenegro a... Sep 1, 2009
There are also charter, seasonal or budget airline connections to Montenegro from a wide range of European cities, including Brussels, Donetesk, Helsinki, Kiev, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm and Vienna. However, it can be difficult to find cheap flights to Montenegro. (Suite101.com)
Meet Nokias first Linux phone Aug 28, 2009
HELSINKI: The world's largest handset maker Nokia unveiled on Thursday its first high-end phone running on Linux software. The Finnish firm has dabbled with Linux since 2005 using it in "Internet tablets" -- sleek phone-like devices used to access the Web that have failed to gain mass-market appeal in part due to their lack of a cellular radio. (India Times, India)
Nokia plans to launch mobile 'banking' Aug 27, 2009
HELSINKI: Nokia, the world's leading mobile phone maker, will launch a service enabling people to make financial transactions with their cell phones, the Finnish telecoms giant said on Wednesday. The "Nokia Money" service will make it possible "to send money to another person just by using the person's mobile phone number, as well as to pay merchants for goods and services, pay their utility bills, or recharge their pre-paid SIM cards," the company said in a statement. (India Times)
Smartphone race: Nokia falls behind Aug 26, 2009
HELSINKI: The fateful call in Slumdog Millionaire rings on a Nokia mobile phone ... Nokia has dropped 20% this year in Helsinki trading. (India Times)
Nokia's laptop plans: Booklet 3G Aug 25, 2009
HELSINKI: Nokia, the worlds biggest maker of mobile phones, plans to sell a laptop with a 10-inch display that runs Microsofts Windows to compete with personal-computer makers such as Apple and Dell. Nokia will introduce an aluminum unit with software to link to other Nokia devices and services, the Espoo, Finland-based company said in an e-mailed statement on Monday. (India Times)
Cruises got game — of golf Aug 21, 2009
For instance, there are more than 40 Flagship Golf cruises each year that highlight golf as far north as Helsinki, Finland, and as far south as the Canary Islands. The island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands is Europe s busiest winter port and Fred. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Helsinki's Katajanokka: Stay in former jail now a four starred hotel Aug 20, 2009
We were in Helsinki and a euro didnt go a long way; I knew we were trying to see the place in the most frugal manner, but this was not exactly what I expected ... It began in 1837 when the Helsinki county prison was built next to the former royal prison ... During their gruelling trial, they stayed in this prison before being transferred to the Central Prison of Helsinki. (India Times)
Nokia sees global economy reviving Aug 19, 2009
HELSINKI: The chief executive of top mobile phone maker Nokia said that he expects a slow, gradual recovery in the global economy. "The global economy has pressed the reset button and the take-off is slow," CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo said at a seminar in Helsinki. (India Times, India)
BrianCazeneuveInside Olympic Sports Tyson Gay and Usain Bolt are locked into a real battle for gold. Aug 16, 2009
The next year, he won the national title with a toss of 71 feet, but threw nearly three feet shorter to place fifth at the world championships in Helsinki. That started to change on his final throw at the Olympics last summer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
VW seals Porsche deal for $4.7 bn Aug 15, 2009
HELSINKI: Volkswagen, Europes largest carmaker, will pay about e3. 3 billion ($4. (India Times)
Smartphone sales up 27% yoy in Q2 Aug 13, 2009
HELSINKI: Global cellphone sales continued to fall in April-June, but at a slower pace than in the previous three months as falling prices boosted demand for advanced smartphones, research firm Gartner said on Wednesday. Total cellphone sales fell 6 per cent in the second quarter as recession-hit consumers in both emerging and developed markets reined in spending, Gartner said, adding it still expects the market to fall 4 per cent this year. (India Times)
Nokia: Outsmarted on Smartphones Aug 4, 2009
"Apple has [created] a superior user experience; Android is also gaining a lot of traction," says Jari Honko, an analyst at eQ Bank in Helsinki. "Yes, Nokia is in trouble in smartphones.". (India Times)
Foreigner molested at Jaipur discotheque Aug 3, 2009
According to the police, the woman, a native of Helsinki, was in the city for the past one month. She was staying at a hotel in C-Scheme area. (India Times, India)
Europa League: Roma handed Belarus or Belgium trip Jul 18, 2009
Fulham, which finished seventh in the English Premier League last season, was drawn away to face Vetra of Lithuania or Finland's HJK Helsinki. The two-leg ties are played on July 30 and Aug. 6, with winners advancing to a playoff round when a further 41 teams enter. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Russia in spot over activists death Jul 17, 2009
Lyudmila Alexeyeva, head of the rights organi 00004000 zation Moscow Helsinki Group, said Russias PM Vladimir Putin, is to blame for the slaying along with Kadyrov. Alexeyeva said because Putin supports Kadyrov I blame both of them. (India Times, India)
Elisa Q2 profit in line Jul 17, 2009
HELSINKI- Finnish telecom operator Elisa reported higher second-quarter earnings on Friday in line with expectations, helped by tighter cost controls, and repeated its outlook for 2009. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose seven percent year-on-year to 116 million euros ($163. (India Times)
Best Cafs in Helsinki Jul 3, 2009
Best Cafs in Helsinki. Best Cafs in Helsinki ... Whether you want to enjoy a cup of caf au lait in a classy setting or perhaps a slice of a raw chocolate cake, this article presents ten enjoyable options in Helsinki. (Suite101.com)
• US lawyer imprisoned in Belarus freed after pardon Jul 1, 2009
Helsinki Commission Chairman Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), center, Commission Ranking Minority Member Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), left, U.S. Senator Lloyd Doggett, (D-Texas), right, attend news conference in U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. A U.S. senator says the president of Belarus is promising to free an ailing American lawyer who was imprisoned in the former Soviet country last year on espionage charges. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Aye, aye capn! You cant refuse these bargains Jun 20, 2009
The line is offering 12-night roundtrip sailings from London (Dover) to Copenhagen, Warnemunde (Berlin), St Petersburg (overnight), Helsinki and Stockholm. Prices that formerly started at $3,799 per person for the cruise only now from $2,499 and includes air from select U.S. gateways. (MSNBC -- Travel)
China 'unfairly seen as eco-villain' Jun 19, 2009
S. R., Helsinki, Finland. China is 100% responsible. (BBC News -- Science)
Scientists develop indoor GPS system Jun 17, 2009
And, if the ongoing test at Kamppi shopping centre in Finnish capital Helsinki is a success, then the system could be rolled out much more widely, said project leader Christian Prehofer. Text. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Indian biologist wins Finnish award Jun 4, 2009
Chancellor of the University of Helsinki, Ilkka Niiniluoto and Rector Thomas Wilhelmsson awarded the Order to Khanna on Tuesday in a ceremony at the University, the most versatile research institute in Finland, with more than 35,000 students. The Order of the Lion of Finland, founded on 11 September 19 00004000 42, is awarded for civilian and military merit. (India Times)
Nokia popularity fading among teens Jun 4, 2009
HELSINKI: Nokia's popularity among teenagers is fading, according to a survey by networking site Habbo Hotel, that deals a blow to the ambition of the world's top cellphone maker to become its best-loved brand. In the survey of 112,000 teenagers in 30 countries, 21 percent of respondents named Nokia as their favourite cellphone brand, down from 29 percent last year. (India Times)
Musical ability 'linked to genes' Jun 3, 2009
A team at the University of Helsinki in Finland has carried out the study and found that two variants of the gene 'AVPR1A' correlates strongly with musical ability, the 'New Scientist' reported. According to the researchers, AVPR1A codes for a receptor for the hormone arginine vasopressin and has been linked with bonding, love and altruism in people. (India Times, India)
Nokia launches touch phone N97 Jun 3, 2009
HELSINKI: The world's top cellphone maker Nokia has launched its new top-of-the-range smartphone model N97, a spokeswoman for the company said. The firm said in a statement the model would go on sale in more than 75 countries this month. (India Times, India)
Mobile phones face hacking threat Jun 2, 2009
HELSINKI: Accessing your bank account using your mobile phone might seem safe, but security experts say would-be hackers can access confidential information via a simple text message seemingly from your service provider. People in the industry aware of the risk see it as extremely small, as only a few people use handsets to access their bank accounts, but it is growing as mobile Internet usage rises. (India Times)
Samsung unveils 12 megapixel phone Jun 2, 2009
HELSINKI: Samsung Electronics unveiled on Monday the world's first cellphone model with a 12 megapixel camera, a higher resolution than most digital cameras. The roll-out of cellphones with high-resolution cameras has hurt the camera industry badly in recent years. (India Times, India)
Droplets Manipulated On Nanostructured Silicon Surfaces May 27, 2009
Sainiemi, who works at Micronova at the Helsinki University of Technology, uses these surfaces in material studies, in analytical applications, and in droplet microfluidics ... dissertation in the field of semiconductor technology, Cryogenic Deep Reactive Ion Etching of Silicon Micro and Nanostructures, was presented for public examination in the Faculty of Electronics, Communications and Automation, in the Large Seminar Hall of Micronova at Helsinki University of Technology (address: Tietotie... (Science Daily)
EU poll diary May 26, 2009
He will be reporting for Good Morning Scotland from Bucharest, Naples, Paris, Helsinki and Berlin. SATURDAY - BUCHAREST. (BBC News -- UK)
* Save the cars, green the engines May 24, 2009
That fact at first depressed Jiri Rasanen, a civil servant in Helsinki X but then it gave him and his friends a good idea. Why not keep the cars but replace their engines. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tallinn: The city by the sea May 22, 2009
When I took the cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn, I had absolutely no preconceived ideas about the little country called Estonia. All I knew was that Tallinn was the capital, and the country was on the fringes of the Baltic Sea region. (India Times)
Europe's most enjoyable cruise bargain May 21, 2009
Overnight luxury cruise liners stacked with saunas, smorgasbords and duty-free shopping sail nightly between Stockholm and Helsinki ... Boats between Stockholm and Helsinki offer the delights of a luxury cruise ship at an affordable price ... Both Viking and Silja sail nightly from Stockholm and Helsinki. (CNN)
It's time to end the Cold War May 12, 2009
The decision of most NATO countries to recognize the independence of Kosovo, in violation of the UN Charter and the Helsinki Final Accords, was also seen as a signal to the Russians that NATO had become a law unto itself. The violation of Serbia's territorial integrity was simply ignored despite a UN resolution reaffirming Serbian sovereignty and then-Russian president Vladimir Putin's warning that a unilateral declaration of independence would set a dangerous precedent. (Globe and Mail)
Cougars belt out eight doubles in 18-3 win May 11, 2009
The Blackhawks will then travel to Helsinki, Finland, to open the NHL season against the Florida Panthers on Oct. 3-4. Auto Racing. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Blackhawks to play Euro champs in Switzerland May 11, 2009
The Blackhawks will then travel to Helsinki, Finland, to open the NHL season against the on Oct. 3-4. NHL International executive Ken Yaffe said at the news conference before the world championship final that he hopes the game between an NHL team and the best club team in Europe will become an annual event. (ESPN -- NHL)
A month of military exercises in Georgia, criticized by Russia as a "provocation," overshadow ties between Russia and NATO, which have been on the mend as the two sides last week resumed formal contact.• NATO begins exercises in Georgia May 7, 2009
HELSINKI, May 4 (Xinhua) -- NATO will not cancel the military exercises in Georgia scheduled for May 6 to June 1, which has caused Russia's strong opposition, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said during his visit in Finland on Monday, according to Finnish media report. On his farewell visit as NATO secretary general to Finland, de Hoop Scheffer has praised Finland's role in the alliance's peacekeeping operations after meeting with Finnish President Tarja Halonen. (Xinhuanet, China)
Crystal's Theatre at Sea Celebrates Theatre Guild's Milestone With Stars May 6, 2009
Ports include Stockholm, Helsinki, Warnemunde, Copenhagen, London, and three days in St. Petersburg. Guests wishing to enjoy London's West End theater can extend their vacation with Crystal's "Classic" or "Classic-Plus" Hotel Program. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What Finland can teach America about true luxury May 3, 2009
Strolling the streets of Helsinki, the capital, I noticed a lack of grand architecture and opulent homes, and an abundance of modest cars. Helsinki was a nice enough city, and it had some gems of modern design, but part of me felt that Finland was a bit dull ... The weather was glorious, but Helsinki felt like a ghost town. (Yahoo News)
ADHD - or sleep deprived? May 2, 2009
Lots of children go to bed too late, get up too early or have specific disorders that prevent them from achieving a full and restful night's sleep, she said in a telephone interview from Helsinki. It's possible some otherwise healthy children who don't get enough sleep could be incorrectly diagnosed with ADHD, she suggested. (Globe and Mail)
Britney to extend European tour May 1, 2009
After the Manchester show, the singer will travel to Dublin for two shows from 19 June and then perform in Paris, Antwerp, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Moscow, Warsaw and a final show in Berlin on 26 July. According to Spears's website, the tour's cast of nearly 50 dancers, magicians, clowns, acrobats and a travelling staff of more than 200 will travel to Europe with 60 tonnes (60,000 kg) of equipment in 34 trucks. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Child behaviour 'linked to sleep' Apr 28, 2009
In this research, the team from the University of Helsinki and Finland's National Institute of Health and Welfare studied 280 healthy children aged seven or eight. They wanted to see if those healthy children who slept the least were the most likely to display the kind of symptoms associated with ADHD.. (BBC News)
Sony Ericsson to cut 2,000 more jobs Apr 18, 2009
HELSINKI: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Ltd, the mobile-phone venture of Sony Corp and Ericsson AB, said it will cut an additional 2,000 jobs to revive profit amid falling demand. The measure will reduce costs by 400 million euros ($524 million) annually by mid-2010 and cost 200 million euros to implement, Sony Ericsson said in a statement. (India Times, India)
Nokia shares surge despite steep fall in profits Apr 17, 2009
HELSINKI Nokia shares soared nearly 10 per cent Thursday despite a plunge in first-quarter profits as the cellular powerhouse maintained its market outlook and sold more mobile phones than analysts had expected ... 62) on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
What happens at absolute zero? Apr 14, 2009
In 2000, the Helsinki University of Technology lab in Finland, lowered the temperature of a few atoms even farther than the researchers in 1995 to the coldest temperature yet reached 0. 0001 micro degrees K. But the atoms continued to vibrate. (Globe and Mail)
Microsoft's mobile photo service Apr 9, 2009
HELSINKI: Consumers are struggling to find an easy way to get files like photographs out of their phones to share with friends and family. Microsoft Corp's upcoming MyPhone service seems to solve the mobile industry's eternal challenge: how to make a wireless service easy to use. (India Times)
