The new children's hospital inquires families about their willingness to have their child's heart surgery in Copenhagen. @HUS Ville Männikkö

Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) is offering children awaiting heart surgeries the opportunity to undergo procedures in Nordic countries. The first letters inquiring about families' willingness to travel to Copenhagen for surgery will be sent this week.

The New Children's Hospital in Helsinki is exploring the possibility of pediatric heart surgeries in Copenhagen due to delays in providing care for children awaiting surgery in Finland.

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The use of Finnish electronic prescriptions in Europe is expanding. Spain is the latest country to join the scheme. In the first phase, six regions in Spain will be included in the service.

You can now purchase medicines from pharmacies in six regions in Spain using a Finnish electronic prescription. The regions are:

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Finnish airport operator, Finavia, has released its summer flight schedule, which reveals almost 150 direct flight routes from its airports. The company will open seven new routes, restoring several others that were suspended due to the pandemic. There will also be more frequent flights to existing destinations. Passengers can look forward to a variety of exciting new destinations, including Central European cities and Southern European seaside resorts.

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Researchers have discovered that people with depression and anxiety who experienced a traumatic childhood often grow up to be angry adults, and the more severe the trauma, the more furious the adult. In addition to having an impact on social interactions and mental health, this makes treating depression and anxiety more challenging.

This work is presented at the European Congress of Psychiatry in Paris.

Now is the perfect time for everyone to visit Malaysia. Located at the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia enjoys a strategic location and a year-round tropical climate. With 13 states, three Federal Territories and a population that currently stands at more than 30 million, Malaysia is well known for its cultural diversity – Malay, Chinese and Indian – and the unique ethnic communities such as the Kadazan-Dusuns and Ibans from Sabah and Sarawak. Together with the influence of the British, Portuguese, Dutch and Thais, Malaysia is indeed a blend of cultures.

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The increased conflict between parents has led to a rise in the number of children and young people seeking help from Ensi- ja turvakotien liitto's (ETKL) divorce services. According to experts, parents and professionals should pay more attention to young people in divorced families.

In 2022, more than 4,000 people received help from ETKL's 22 member associations' divorce services throughout Finland.

Photo: Science Night LIVE! event venue Heureka, The Finnish Science Centre.

Science Night LIVE! at Heureka is a science communication and networking event that celebrates the expertise of international academics living and working across Finland. This new event offers visitors inspiring science stories, fascinating research, and valuable networking opportunities on three stages and in various formats. The event will take place on Wednesday, 29 March 2023, from 6:00 to 10:30 pm at Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre in Vantaa, under the theme of "Science solving problems." 

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Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences shows its support for Ukrainians by offering study opportunities for university students fleeing from Ukraine.

Ukrainian university students can apply to Haaga-Helia as Erasmus+ exchange students for the academic year 2023-2024. Study places are available from all fields of study at Haaga-Helia for the first five applicants.

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Travel is one of the most rewarding experiences we can have, but safety is a top concern for most of us. Even the best destinations can turn into a trauma instead of a pleasant memory if there are dangers to health or property of the traveler. It is essential to do some research and know the risks of every destination before buying your ticket. Travelling for fun should not be like taking chances in a game of blackjack.

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Microsoft is reinventing its Power Platform's software development, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word, with AI-powered no-code development and adding new features like Copilot.

In an event on Thursday (Local Time), the company announced that Microsoft 365 users will soon be able to use what the company is calling an AI "Co-pilot," Microsoft said in a statement.

Students at the Kaisa House, the Helsinki University main library, in Helsinki, Finland. LEHTIKUVA

According to a survey conducted by E2 Tutkimus, 86% of foreign degree students living in Finland are well settled and have adjusted quickly to life in the country. However, 47% of the surveyed students plan to leave the country after graduation, with 32% citing poor career advancement opportunities in Finland as the reason. The report suggests that language barriers, limited opportunities to connect with the Finnish society, and difficulty finding friends are among the key challenges international students face in the country.

Early childhood education experts specializing in multicultural education provide early childhood education professionals with new tools for working with multicultural children.

Multicultural children need support in early childhood education and attention to cultural diversity. Children need support, especially in experiencing equality in a group of children and in constructing cultural and linguistic identities.

The University of Vaasa is set to showcase the educational and social learning potential of its expansive retro arcade games collection at this year's Vaasa Games Days (VGD), which takes place during the university's annual science fair, Mission Possible, on March 21-22.

Known for having the largest working arcade games collection in Finland, the University of Vaasa aims to demonstrate how the games contribute to a variety of disciplines and studies,

Microchips are used in numerous different devices, such as mobile phones, mobile phone networks, and cars. Photo: Mikko Vares.

A national chip program initiative, called "Siruja Suomesta," has been proposed by the Semiconductor Industry Group of Technology Finland, along with other partners such as VTT, Tampere University, Aalto University, and the cities of Tampere and Espoo. The initiative aims to establish Finland as a European leader in semiconductor and quantum technology. The initiative will bring new expertise and growth to Finland, strengthen Europe's chip self-sufficiency and technological security, and create growth in high-tech expertise, innovation, and industry.