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Denmark and Germany to be linked by world’s longest underwater rail and road tunnel “The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel”
NordenBladet — The world’s longest combined rail and road tunnel linking Denmark and Germany is expected to be built by 2029. The tunnel, called The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, will be built of two double-lane motorways and two electrified rail tracks stretching
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Finland: Q4 2022 saw investments in Finnish real estate drop by 58%
NordenBladet — According to a market report published by CBRE, investments in Finland’s real estate dropped by 58% in Q4 2022. The report indicates that the fall was caused by global inflationary pressure and rising interest rates. A total of
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US defense secretary Lloyd Austin arrives in Estonia
NordenBladet – On Thursday afternoon, United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Estonia to meet with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Both Reform). During his visit, Austin* is set to discuss support for
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Flower Power: The Surprising Benefits of Green Infrastructure for Flood Mitigation
NordenBladet – Green infrastructure, such as flower beds, can play a key role in managing urban stormwater runoff and reducing the impact of floods. Bioretention systems, which incorporate plants into their design, are becoming increasingly popular as they improve water
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THE GROWING popularity of machine learning in Scandinavia: Opportunities and Challenges
NordenBladet – Machine learning is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to transform many aspects of our lives. The technology is already being used to improve healthcare, finance, and education, among other industries. In Scandinavia, machine learning is
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The Future of Jobs: A look at the professions with the MOST POTENTIAL
NordenBladet – In the rapidly changing world of work, it’s important to understand which jobs are likely to have the most growth and stability in the future. This is especially true for people who are just starting their careers or
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WHAT the future holds for cryptocurrency
NordenBladet – The future of cryptocurrency is a topic of much debate and speculation. Cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. It operates independently of a central bank or government.
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“No Significant Changes” in Estonia’s Corruption Perception Index
NordenBladet – Estonia’s ranking in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index remains unchanged for 2022, tying for 14th to 17th place with Canada, Iceland, and Uruguay. The head of Transparency International Estonia, Steven-Hristo Evestus, stated that the lack of change in
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Rainer Rohtla appointed as new CEO of Coop Eesti Central Union
NordenBladet – Rainer Rohtla has been appointed as the new CEO of Coop Eesti Central Union starting February 1st, 2023. Prior to this, he led the Via 3L group, one of the largest logistics and transportation companies in the Baltic
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Estonian startups struggle to raise capital amid economic downturn
NordenBladet – Estonian startups are facing difficulties in securing funding due to the current economic climate. Companies such as Hagen Bikes and Robus Group, which make steel cargo bikes and training equipment respectively, have had to lay off staff and
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