Honkainfra Oy Granted EUR 5,599,522 for the Construction of a Biogas Plant in Puolanka
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has granted a total of EUR 44,546,484 in investment aid to 12 projects under the national Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). Moreover, by a decision supported by the Ministerial Finance Committee on 3 October, EUR 28,048,200 was granted to Nordic Ren-Gas Oy for...
Read moreTUI launches direct weekly flights from Amsterdam to Kajaani for the winter season 2025
Kainuu’s international tourism brand Arctic Lakeland Finland will soon be more visible in the Central European market when the global tour operator TUI launches direct weekly flights from Amsterdam to Kajaani for the winter season 2025. The travel packages are already on sale on TUI’s website in the Netherlands. The...
Read moreArctic Lakeland Finland has been awarded as the best outdoor destination in the Nordic countries
Scandinavian Outdoor Awards annually rewards Nordic nature tourism destinations that have significantly contributed to the development of tourism in their region during previous seasons. The award was announced at the international travel trade fair ITB Berlin in Germany on 5 March 2024. The Arctic Lakeland area boasts several notable features...
Read moreKaiCell Fibers environmental permit process in its final stage
KaiCell Fibers Oy/Ltd is a company funded by private investors and the Regional Council of Kainuu (Kainuun Liitto) with the objective of building and operating a state-of-the-art pulp (NBSK) and bioproducts mill in Paltamo, Finland. After conducting the required EIA, the company filed an application on 30.11.2018 for the appropriate...
Read moreThe Arctic Connect Project to Power Business in Northern Finland
Regional Council of Kainuu is strongly involved in the Arctic Connect project, exploring the possibilities to construct a digital bridge between Europe and Asia via the Northeast Passage. The region is seeking new business opportunities and jobs relating to the international data connection that would pass through the area. Cinia...
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