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Wärtsilä and Seabin partner to clean up Helsinki’s waters

The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä is joining the Seabin Project to test an innovative floating trash collector. The three-year project stresses education, research and technology as solutions to ocean littering.Floating bottles and plastic bags are a familiar sight in oceans around the world, but Wärtsilä and the Seabin Project are working together on an inventive solution. Wärtsilä is sponsoring the city and port of Helsinki to trial the Seabin, a floating rubbish container.  Surface water is sucked into the device and passes through a catch bag which filters out litter. It even has

Bulletin from AB Electrolux Annual General Meeting 2017

The Annual General Meeting of AB Electrolux was held on Thursday, March 23, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden.Petra Hedengran, Hasse Johansson, Ronnie Leten, Ulla Litzén, Bert Nordberg, Fredrik Persson, David Porter, Jonas Samuelson and Ulrika Saxon were re-elected to the Board of Directors. Kai Wärn was elected new Board member. Ronnie Leten was re-elected Chairman of the Board. The proposed dividend of SEK 7.50 per share was adopted. The AGM adopted the proposal that the dividend shall be paid in two equal installments of SEK 3.75 per installment and share, the first with the record date

Kindred Group explores AI to detect problem gambling

Kindred Futures, part of Kindred Group, earlier this month facilitated a roundtable session exploring opportunities around how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to detect early signs of problem gambling. The roundtable gathered technology pioneers and addiction psychologists.Kindred Group’s (formerly Unibet Group) innovation arm, Kindred Futures, recently co-hosted a roundtable session in London to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can be used to help recognise patterns in player behaviour. Detecting signs of problem gambling at an early stage, greatly

TECHSTEP ASA: ANNUAL REPORT 2016

On 23 March 2017, the Board of Directors of Techstep ASA approved the financial statements for 2016 for issuance, subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting on 27 April 2017. Please find attached the Techstep Annual Report 2016 with financial statements for 2016. For further information, please contact: Gaute Engbakk, CEO of Techstep: +47 91633281Marius Drefvelin, CFO of Techstep: +47 95895690 This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. About TechstepTechstep has established itself as a

SSM acquires project in the Municipality of Stockholm for approximately 260 cooperative apartments

SSM Holding AB (publ), the leading operator within residential development in the Stockholm region, is continuing to expand its operations by acquiring another project in the Municipality of Stockholm. The project will be managed in full by the company and SSM  intends to develop approximately 260 cooperative apartments. The purchase price is a total of 500 MSEK. Construction start is planned in 2018 with occupancy during 2020.SSM has acquired another project within the Municipality of Stockholm. The building is attractively located near public transport including the subway, commuter

TOMRA: SHARES TO EMPLOYEES

Employees participating in last year’s share purchase program at TOMRA have on Thursday 23 March 2017 been allotted 43,019 shares. This equals 1 bonus share per 5 shares invested in 2016. The shares were transferred at yesterday’s closing market share price, i.e. NOK 92.5. The share purchase program was approved by the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2016. The following primary insiders have been allotted shares: See attachment. After these transactions TOMRA holds 455,927 treasury shares. For further information please contact CFO Espen Gundersen, telephone +47 97 68 73 01.

When computer scientists step in and help doctors

--- IT solutions from Saxony-Anhalt are presented from 20 to 24 March in Hannover at CeBIT 2017  - in Hall 6 / Booth B47. The German federal state has become an attractive location for the national and international IT industry. --- The best medicine is the doctor – so say both studies and life experience. But what if there is no doctor – because no successor was found for the family practice in a sparsely populated region, or because an aging population needs more medical care than the

Tieto Corporation: Compositions of the committees of the Board of Directors

Tieto Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 24 March 2017, 8.00 EET Tieto Corporation's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders was held on 23 March 2017. At its constitutive meeting after the AGM, the Board of Directors elected Harri-Pekka Kaukonen as its Deputy Chairman. The Board also appointed a Remuneration Committee comprising · Kurt Jofs (Chairman) · Sari Pajari · Endre Rangnes and · Jonas Wiström and an Audit and Risk Committee comprising · Harri-Pekka Kaukonen (Chairman)  · Timo Ahopelto  · Johanna Lamminen and   · Jonas Synnergren.   All Board

Nordic Nanovector publishes Annual Report 2016

Oslo, Norway, 24 March 2017 The Board of Directors of Nordic Nanovector ASA (OSE: NANO) has approved the company’s Annual Report 2016 including the complete 2016 Annual Accounts with notes. The report is attached to this announcement and available on Nordic Nanovector’s website in the section Investor Relations/Reports and presentations/Annual Reports. For further information, please contact: IR enquiries:Tone Kvåle, Chief Financial OfficerCell: +47 91 51 95 76Email: ir@nordicnanovector.com Media enquiries:Mark Swallow/David Dible (Citigate Dewe Rogerson)Tel: +44 207

Raisio plc’s board has elected its chairmen

Raisio plc             Stock Exchange Release 24 March 2017 RAISIO PLC’S BOARD HAS ELECTED ITS CHAIRMEN The board of directors elected by the Annual General Meeting on 23 March 2017  - Erkki Haavisto, Ilkka Mäkelä, Leena Niemistö, Matti Perkonoja, Michael Ramm-Schmidt and Ann-Christine Sundell – has elected Matti Perkonoja as its chairman and Michael Ramm-Schmidt as its vice chairman. The term of the board commenced on 23 March 2017. RAISIO PLC Heidi HirvonenCommunications and IR Managertel. + 358 50 567 3060   Raisio plc Raisio plc is an international specialist

Ouraring’s multimedia installation “How did you sleep last night?” at Helsinki Design Museum

Oulu, Finland March 24, 2017 - ŌURA is proud to be participating in “Enter and Encounter” , a joint exhibition by Helsinki Design Museum  and the Finnish Association of Designers Ornamo . Taking place from March 24th - October 22, 2017 at Helsinki Design museum, this unique exhibition celebrates contemporary Finnish design and Finland’s centenary anniversary. Around 100 active ŌURA users around the world will be sharing their sleep data during the exhibition to

NOTICE TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN REJLERS AB

The shareholders in Rejlers AB (publ) (the “Company”), reg. no. 556349-8426, are hereby given notice to attend the annual general meeting at 5:00 PM on 24 April 2017 at Lindhagen konferenscenter, Lindhagensgatan 126, Stockholm. Registration for the meeting commences at 4:30 PM.NOTICEShareholders wishing to participate at the meeting must be entered in the shareholders’ register, kept by Euroclear Sweden AB (the Swedish Central Securities Depository & Clearing Organization), on Tuesday 18 April 2017 and notify the Company of the their attendance and any assistant not later than on 18 April

M/S Viking Grace has already hit five million passenger mark-Viking Line treated all passengers to a glass of sparkling wine to celebrate

The Baltic Sea’s most elegant cruise vessel, M/S Viking Grace, welcomed aboard its five millionth passenger on March 23, 2017. Viking Grace, which serves the Turku (Finland)–Stockholm (Sweden) route, was put in service in January 2013 and is the first cruise vessel in the world to run on liquefied natural gas. On board, passengers can enjoy top-quality restaurants, lovely Spa & Wellness facilities and unique shops.The five million passenger milestone was celebrated on March 23, when all cruise passengers were treated to a glass of sparkling wine. The master, the terminal manager and the

Annual General Meeting of shareholders in Castellum AB (publ)

At the Annual General Meeting of shareholders in Castellum AB (publ), on Thursday, March 23, 2017, the Board of Directors’ proposal of a distribution of SEK 5.00 per share, distributed to the shareholders in two equal payments of SEK 2.50 per share, was confirmed. The first record day for distribution was decided to be Monday, March 27, 2017 and the second record day for distribution was decided to be Monday, September 25, 2017. The AGM decided to amend the Articles of Association regarding inter alia the term of office at the election of auditor. Further the AGM decided to re-elect

Annual General Meeting of shareholders in Hufvudstaden 2017

Hufvudstaden held its Annual General Meeting today at the Grand Hôtel, Vinterträdgården, in Stockholm. The Meeting adopted the Board of Directors’ proposal of a dividend of SEK 3.30 per share. The record date is Monday March 27, 2017 and the estimated date of dividend payment is Thursday March 30, 2017. Fredrik Lundberg, Claes Boustedt, Peter Egardt, Liv Forhaug, Louise Lindh, Fredrik Persson Sten Peterson, Anna-Greta Sjöberg and Ivo Stopner were re-elected to the Board of Directors. Fredrik Lundberg was re-elected Chairman of the Board. The Meeting decided that an unchanged

Organisation of SRV Group Plc’s Board of Directors and Board Committees

SRV GROUP PLC     STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE     23.3.2017, AT 19.15Organisation of SRV Group Plc’s Board of Directors and Board Committees   SRV Group Plc's Board of Directors has chosen a vice-chairman and members of the Board Committees for a term ending at the closing of the Annual General Meeting in 2018. Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo was elected as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Minna Alitalo was elected as Chairman and Juhani Elomaa and Timo Kokkila as members of the Audit Committee. Ilpo Kokkila was elected as Chairman and Juhani Hintikka and Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo as

Welcome to Annual General Meeting 2017

Shareholders of ÅF AB (publ) are invited to the annual general meeting to be held on Wednesday, 25 April 2017 at 4 pm (CET) at the company headquarters on Frösundaleden 2A, Solna, Sweden. Registration starts at 3:30 pm (CET).Registration and participation Shareholders who wish to participate in the Annual General Meeting shall ·  be included in the shareholders’ register maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB on Wednesday, 19 April 2017, and ·  give notice of attendance no later than Wednesday, 19 April 2017 via ÅF’s website www.afconsult.com 

Tieto Corporation Decisions of the Annual General Meeting on 23 March 2017

Tieto Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 23 March 2017, 19.00 EETTieto Corporation's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders approved the financial statements for 2016, decided to distribute a dividend of EUR 1.37 per share (ordinary dividend of EUR 1.15 and additional dividend of EUR 0.22) and discharge the company's officers from liability for the financial year 2016. The dividend settlement date is 27 March 2017 and the dividend will be paid as from 6 April 2017.In addition, the Annual General Meeting made the following decisions:Board composition and remunerationThe meeting

Resolutions of SRV Group Plc’s Annual General Meeting

SRV GROUP PLC     STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE     23.3.2017, AT 18.40Resolutions of SRV Group Plc’s Annual General Meeting SRV Group Plc’s Annual General Meeting was held on 23 March 2017. The meeting adopted the 2016 financial statements and discharged the Board of Directors and the President and CEO from liability for the financial period 1 January–31 December 2016.   The Distribution of Dividend It was decided that a dividend of EUR 0.10 per share will be paid as proposed by the Board of Directors.  The dividend record date is 27 March 2017 and the dividend will be paid 3 April

New tools to study the origin of embryonic stem cells

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified cell surface markers specific for the very earliest stem cells in the human embryo. These cells are thought to possess great potential for replacing damaged tissue but until now have been difficult to distinguish from classical embryonic stem cells. The study is published in the prestigious journal Cell Stem Cell.During the first week of fertilisation, the embryo grows from a single cell into a blastocyst, a hollow cluster of a few hundred cells. The blastocyst then attaches itself to the wall of the uterus (implantation), and for a

Detection Technology Plc: Organising meeting of the Board of Directors

Detection Technology Plc Company Announcement 23 March 2017 at 18:00 (EET) Detection Technology Plc: Organising meeting of the Board of Directors In its organising meeting, the Board of Directors of Detection Technology Plc, which was elected today by the Annual General Meeting, has elected Andreas Tallberg as Chairman. The compositions of the Board committees were decided to be as follows: Remuneration CommitteeAndreas Tallberg, ChairmanPetri NiemiHenrik Roos Audit CommitteeHeikki Allonen, ChairmanAri Saarenmaa Detection Technology PlcThe Board of Directors

​Jane Austen´s world at Skokloster Castle

In summer 2017, Skokloster Castle opens the doors to the exhibition Jane Austen's world. Iconic costumes from the films of the novels Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion and Emma will be taking over the castle's guest suites. Historical and authentic environments just like those in an Austen novel. Beautiful scenery surrounds the film costumes worn by actors such as Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. Costumes for many people forever linked with characters such as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. In the Jane Austen's world exhibition, these characters open the

Resolutions of the Metsä Board Corporation’s Annual General Meeting

Metsä Board Corporation Stock Exchange Release 23 March 2017 at 5.15 pm EET The Annual General Meeting of Metsä Board Corporation held today 23 March 2017 adopted the following resolutions: Annual accounts The Annual General Meeting approved the company’s financial statements for the financial year 2016 and decided to distribute a dividend of 0.19 euros per share. The dividend shall be paid to shareholders who on the record date for the dividend payment, 27 March 2017, are recorded in the company’s shareholders’ register held by Euroclear Finland Ltd. The dividend shall be paid on

Resolutions of the Annual General Meeting of Detection Technology Plc

Detection Technology Plc Company Announcement 23 March 2017 at 17:00 (EET) Resolutions of the Annual General Meeting of Detection Technology Plc The Annual General Meeting of Detection Technology Plc was held on 23 March 2017 in Espoo. The Annual General Meeting adopted the Financial Statements and resolved to discharge the members of the Board of Directors and the President and CEO from liability from the financial year 1 January - 31 December 2016. Use of the profit shown on the balance sheet and the distribution of funds The Annual General Meeting resolved that no dividend

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