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The Finnish News Agency’s board has named Minna Holopainen MA, 44, editor (news) effective 1 March. Holopainen will report to Mika Pettersson, the chief editor and managing director.
At the same stroke Pettersson’s title will change to chief editor and managing director.
The Finnish News Agency (STT) is to purchase 100% of picture agency Lehtikuva Oy’s shares from Sanoma News. STT’s acquisition also includes Lehtikuva’s ICT systems, which are owned by Sanoma Data.
The Finnish News Agency (STT) and MTV3 are to send a joint correspondent to Russia. Mirja Sipinen, 29, is to be based in Moscow beginning 1 January 2008.
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