EuroHPC & Bull Move Forward on LUMI-AI: Europe’s €387.8M AI supercomputer contract has been awarded to Bull, with the system to be deployed at CSC in Kajaani, Finland, using AMD Instinct MI430X GPUs and 6th-gen EPYC processors, aiming for a major jump in AI and HPC capacity in 2H 2027. Quantum Hardware in Finland: S-Transistors, spun out of VTT, raised €2.6M pre-seed to develop superconducting transistors for cryogenic signal control—targeting scalable quantum computing. Cybersecurity in the Nordics: A study from Finland’s Aalto University describes how the pro-Russian DDoS group NoName057(16) has run repeated attacks on Finnish targets since early 2025, with NATO membership linked to a rise in activity. Circular Economy Skills (Finland-linked): A cross-country Erasmus+ project is building training for circular-economy practice, including Finnish partners, as Europe pushes toward higher recycled-material use. Work-Life & Mental Health: A Finland study finds “night owls” face tougher work-life balance and higher anxiety/depression risks, especially among extreme evening types. Defense Tech & Finland’s Israel ties: Finland’s Israel defense cooperation is reported to be extended to 2034 even as UNRWA funding ends, while Finland is also mentioned as a David’s Sling customer in broader regional air-defense deals. Telco Security: Telia Finland will require a second ID factor for mobile certificate activation from September, tightening controls against fraud.