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Finland took part in the review meeting of the Convention on Nuclear Safety in Vienna in April. Based on an assessment, Finland meets the Convention's targets.

News

At this time of the year, the midday sun can already cause burns in people with sensitive skin. According to a recent study, young people like sunbathing and tanning, even though they are also concerned about the health hazards of UV radiation and the risk of skin cancer. 

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Posiva Oy, the company responsible for the final disposal of spent fuel from Finland's current nuclear power plants, has almost completed the construction of a final disposal facility and locations in Olkiluoto, Eurajoki. The project is so close to being finished that the entire operational process can be tested, from logistics to packagi...