Finland halts work on Google data centre sites

Finland has ordered a halt to work on two planned Google data centres, with officials citing concerns over forest clearance and opposition warning of power shortages and soaring energy prices. The order affects two sites and follows political pressure over the projects' energy and environmental impact.

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Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres

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Finnish opposition has called for measures to prevent power shortages, soaring energy prices caused by data centres.

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Al Jazeera Published 7 October 2026

Finland orders halt to work on Google data centre sites

Finnish opposition has called for measures to prevent power shortages, soaring energy prices caused by data centres.

BBC Published 6 October 2026

Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres

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