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Create the video for the gigantic screen in the new Torget meeting place.Viking Line is holding a competition that is open to all and is looking for video or animated art for the Torget, the central meeting place on Viking Line’s new flagship, Viking Glory. The competition runs from June 8 to July 31, 2021. People can compete individually or in a group. The eye-catching feature in the Torget consists of a gigantic LED screen that stretches across two storeys of the vessel. The company is now looking for an artistic vision featuring a sea or archipelago theme for this Motion Wall. “We’re

What is responsible sourcing of raw materials like? Kiilto’s criteria for raw materials are even stricter than usual

Kiilto's environmental leadership is also reflected in the requirements for its suppliers and raw materials. The sourcing process of raw materials can take several months and the responsibility criteria for both the suppliers and raw materials are strict.Responsibility is reflected in Kiilto’s way of operating and covers the entire supply chain. In product development, we are constantly working to find more responsible and environmentally friendly solutions, and new and alternative raw materials are being tested as part of this work. “Our product development team works closely with our

Nordic Mining enters into agreements with partners for Engineering, Procurement and Construction for the Engebø project

Nordic Mining has today, through its wholly owned subsidiary Nordic Rutile AS, entered into Letters of Intent (“LOIs”) with Sunnfjord Industripartner AS, Åsen & Øvrelid AS, Nordic Bulk AS, and Normatic AS as partners for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (together “EPCs”) for the Engebø Rutile and Garnet project (the “Project”). The LOIs are a formalization of the EPCs deliverables toward the update of the Engebø Definitive Feasibility Study (“UDFS”), and in line with the optimized contracting and execution strategy developed to ensure the successful construction of the Project.

Aker Solutions Delivers Johan Sverdrup Platform Jacket on Schedule

June 8, 2021 - Today Aker Solutions delivers yet another steel substructure for the largest industry project ever in Norway, the Johan Sverdrup field. Previously, the company has delivered three platform jackets for phase 1. With this jacket for phase 2 of the project, four out of a total of five jackets have been built and delivered from Aker Solutions’ yard in Verdal, Norway. All platform substructures have been delivered on time, quality and budget. A key focus during the work has also been to improve execution models and to adapt for new types of jobs. As a result, future platform jackets

Fortum eNext and Uniper Engineering to make joint service offering for utilities and energy-intensive industries

FORTUM CORPORATION ONLINE NEWS 8 June 2021 Fortum eNext and Uniper Engineering are among the first business units within the Fortum Group, to collaborate more closely in order to create added value for industrial and utility customers through expanded services and increased expertise. For this purpose a joint offering has been developed focusing mainly on the area of turbine and generator maintenance and modernisation services as well as in engineering and delivering solutions for smart, next-generation low-carbon energy systems. This alliance brings together two independent

NENT Group renews Camilla Läckberg’s ‘Hammarvik’ for two further seasons

· Camilla Läckberg has sold over 28 million books worldwide · ‘Hammarvik’ is one of NENT Group’s most viewed Viaplay Originals · NENT Group to premiere at least 40 original productions in 2021 Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group), the Nordic region’s leading streaming company, has commissioned a further two seasons of its hugely popular Viaplay Original series ‘Hammarvik’. Created by bestselling Swedish author Camilla Läckberg, the new seasons of ‘Hammarvik’ will continue to offer viewers a compelling blend of Nordic crime drama and soap opera, and will premiere exclusively on

Nextory acquires Spain's largest local streaming service

Tue, Jun 08, 2021 08:47 CET

The book app Nextory, one of the fastest growing services for digital books in Europe, now acquires the Spanish book streaming app Nubico. The acquisition builds the foundation for Nextory's upcoming launch in Spain in 2021. Spain will be the ninth market for the book app and the launch will take place before the end of the year. The streaming app Nubico, which Nextory has owned since June 1, was previously owned by the leading publishing group Grupo Planeta and the global telecom operator Telefónica.Nextory will offer subscriptions with unlimited access to a unique and broad catalogue

Adverty announced as finalist in Techarenan Challenge 2021

Adverty AB (publ) announces today that the Company has been named as one of the top 50 rising stars in the Nordics in the competition Techarenan Challenge 2021. Companies from across the Nordics have applied to the competition, with finalists operating within a wide array of industries, including cleantech, mobility, e-health, edtech, spacetech and foodtech. Amongst other awards, the companies are competing for the titles “Startup of the year”, “Growth company of the year” and ”Social Impact Award”.The Techarenan Challenge, now arranged for the eighth consecutive year, is aimed at Swedish

Swedish ICA stores – May sales figures

Tue, Jun 08, 2021 08:45 CET

Sales in ICA stores increased by 0.2% in May 2021 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores decreased by -0.1% compared to last year.May January 2021 – May 2021Store sales MSEK Change Change MSEK Change Changeexcl VAT all like-for all like-for stores -like stores -likeMaxi ICA 3,654 0.8% 0% 17,325 3.0% 2.3%Stormarknad

Asarina Pharma granted US patent for Sepranolone for Tourette syndrome, OCD and pathological gambling

(Stockholm, 8 June 2021.) The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent for Sepranolone for the treatment of Tourette, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and pathological gambling. CEO Peter Nordkild: “The powerful neurosteroid Allopregnanolone (ALLO) seems to be the missing link in a raft of stress-related disorders, from Tourette to OCD, characterized by tics and compulsions. Sepranolone is essentially patented isoallopregnanolone, the endogenous compound that inhibits ALLO. This patent confirms Sepranolone’s enormous clinical potential.”The new patent is valid until 2038.

Andreas Forssell has submitted his resignation as CEO of Crown Energy

INSIDE INFORMATION: Andreas Forssell has informed Crown Energy AB (publ)’s Board of Directors that he wishes to leave his role as CEO. Andreas Forssell will continue in his current position for the duration of the notice period up to a maximum of six months. Consequently, the Board of Directors will begin the recruitment process in order to engage a new CEO.Andreas Forssell has been employed by Crown Energy AB (publ) since 2011 and has steered the company forward as CEO since 2015. The Board of Directors will now start the search for a new CEO. Andreas Forssell will continue as CEO until

SBTi-approval of Volvo Group’s industry-leading climate targets

Volvo Group’s climate targets are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to keep global warming at a maximum 1.5⁰ C. Volvo Group’s pathway to reach the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement has now been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).“We are committed to take the lead and transform our industry towards a more sustainable future,” says Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of Volvo Group.In November 2020 , Volvo Group committed to establish interim targets and a

Alfa Laval sets new standards for the hygienic fluid handling industries

Alfa Laval continues to bring innovative products to the market, and the Alfa Laval DuraCirc® pump is raising standards for the food, dairy, beverage, home and personal care industries. Alfa Laval has used its extensive experience from previously developed products to create a new design with unmatched customer value, delivering high performance, hygiene safety – and easy maintenance. This launch is another example of the company’s commitment to being a technology leader.The unique design of this new Alfa Laval pump is focused on hygiene and safety, ensuring efficient performance that meets

K-Fastigheter and BoKlok continue their collaboration to jointly develop 260 rental apartments

K-Fastigheter buys building rights for approximately 260 new rental apartments from BoKlok, which will be developed jointly for K-Fastigheter’s long-term management. Today’s agreement is a step in the ongoing collaboration between K-Fastigheter and BoKlok and means that the companies will build new apartments in Vänersborg, Uppsala and Eskilstuna.K-Fast Holding AB (“K-Fastigheter”) and BoKlok have a previously established collaboration with the goal of building 1,000 new apartments so that more people can create their homes at a reasonable cost. As a step in this collaboration, K-

Jorma Seppä appointed SRV Group Plc’s SVP, Housing, Helsinki metropolitan area, and a member of Corporate Executive Team

Tue, Jun 08, 2021 08:22 CET

SRV GROUP PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 8 JUNE 2021 9:30 EET Jorma Seppä appointed SRV Group Plc’s SVP, Housing, Helsinki metropolitan area, and a member of Corporate Executive Team Jorma Seppä, B.Eng., 40, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Housing, Helsinki metropolitan area, and a member of Corporate Executive Team of SRV Group Plc. He shall take up his position on 2 August 2021. Currently, Seppä is responsible for Skanska Talonrakennus Oy’s housing production district in the capital area. Previously, Seppä has held different leadership, development and project

BioStock: Ultimovacs’ clinical data presented at ASCO

This year’s virtual ASCO conference featured Ultimovacs’ recently released phase I data showing that cancer vaccine UV1 boosts the effects of checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab leading to a 60 per cent objective response rate in malignant melanoma patients. BioStock was able to get in touch with the trial’s lead investigator Yousef Zakharia, MD, to learn more about why these data are so important.Read the interview with Yousef Zakharia at biostock.se: https://www.biostock.se/en/ultimovacs-clinical-data-presented-at-asco/ This is a press release from BioStock - Connecting Innovation &

Europe’s sustainable future depends on the state of the Atlantic Ocean and its connections globally

Tue, Jun 08, 2021 08:20 CET

Embargo 08 June 2021, 01:00 am CEST The state of the Atlantic adds a layer of variability to local sea level rise in Europe, while the massive loss of ice mass in the Antarctic due to climate change is sufficient to affect the gravitational pull on the earth’s oceans so that they move towards the Northern Hemisphere. This is just one of the many findings of the EASAC’s 2-year expert study of the state of the North Atlantic. “European nations would be well advised to plan for a rise of one meter or more between 2000 and 2100,” says Prof. Michael Norton. The feared weakening of the Gulf

Medixine raises €2.9M funding to help healthcare providers offer comprehensive remote care services

Tue, Jun 08, 2021 08:06 CET

With 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Medixine’s proprietary technology allows healthcare centers and hospitals to flexibly meet patient needs and allocate resources utilizing data.The Finland-based telehealth provider Medixine has raised €2.9 million in funding led by a crowdfunding campaign organized by Springvest . The company will use the capital to increase its international presence, especially in the UK and Central Europe, and develop new products within the Medixine Suite, the all-in-one telehealth

2020 Bulkers Ltd. (2020) – Commercial update and key information relating to the dividend for May 2021

Tue, Jun 08, 2021 08:04 CET

Hamilton, Bermuda, June 8, 2021 Commercial update: In May 2021, the Company achieved average time charter equivalent earnings of approximately US$43,700 per day, gross. The Company’s six vessels trading on index-linked time charter earned approximately US$48,400 per day, gross, including average daily scrubber benefits of approximately US$2,200 per day. The Company’s two vessels trading on fixed time charter earned approximately US$29,800 per day, gross, including average daily scrubber benefits of approximately US$2,400 per day. The Baltic 5TC Capesize Index averaged US$35,508

Management changes at Assemblin in Finland

Magnus Eriksson is leaving his role as President and Business Area Manager of Assemblin Finland. He will be replaced by Mats Johansson, President and CEO of Assemblin until further notice.Magnus Eriksson joined Assemblin in Finland in 2017 and was appointed President and Business Area Manager in 2018. Magnus has let it be known that he is now leaving this role to take on new challenges and that he will be replaced by Mats Johansson, President and CEO of Assemblin until further notice. “I would like to thank Magnus for his great commitment and contribution to the development of Assemblin’

Successful operating performance results in key Malta power plant renewing Wärtsilä service agreement for second time

Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 8 June 2021 09:00 AM EETThe technology group Wärtsilä has signed a second long-term service agreement renewal for the Delimara Power Plant 3 (D3) in Malta. The plant is a major supplier of electricity to the island and its availability and reliability is essential to the stability of the grid. The five-year Optimised Maintenance Agreement was placed in April with the plant owners, a consortium comprising Shanghai Electric Power and Enemalta, Malta’s leading electricity services provider.The Optimised Maintenance Agreement covers four Wärtsilä 50DF dual-

Lifco acquires Elvärmeprodukter i Skellefteå AB

Lifco has signed an agreement to acquire all of the shares in Elvärmeprodukter i Skellefteå AB . The company sells heating products for floor, roof, ground and frost protection, mainly in Sweden. Elvärmeprodukter i Skellefteå AB has eleven employees and reported net sales of approximately SEK 38 million in 2020. The company will be consolidated in Business Area Systems Solutions, division Construction Materials. Consolidation is expected to take place in July, 2021. The acquisition will not have any significant effect on Lifco’s earnings or

Trading in Sleep Cycle AB’s (publ) shares on Nasdaq Stockholm commences today