Lapland experiences coldest January in 40 years
Finland’s Arctic experienced a dry, freezing January that stood out for its freezing—even for winter—temperatures in most areas, except for
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Foreign power may strike Nordics’ electricity grid ‘in the near future’, Sweden’s TV4 reports
The Finnish Security Intelligence Service’s (Supo) communications unit told Yle that it is not aware of any particular threat. According
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Brakes on Lapland health cuts a win for Arctic communities, says Sami Parliament
Lapland’s regional council decided on Monday to maintain several health services in Finland’s Far North, reversing proposals that had alarmed
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Trump’s Greenland threats cast shadow on Finland’s icebreaker deals
US designs on Greenland risk putting Finland in an uncomfortable position. Questions are emerging as to whether Finnish-built icebreakers could double
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Stricter checks coming for tour operators in Northern Finland
Finland’s state forest management agency, Metsähallitus, has announced that it will carry out a period of heightened inspections of tourism
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Sámi Parliament warns Lapland service cuts would hit Sámi communities hard
The Sámi Parliament in Finland has issued an open letter to Lapland’s wellbeing services county, warning that budget-driven service cuts
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Rovaniemi in Arctic Finland chosen for NATO’s Forward Land Forces HQ
Once established, the Multinational Staff Element will become Nato’s Forward Land Forces’ permanent presence in the region. Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP)
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Northern Finland sees surge as ‘coolcation’ trend grows
Recent trends suggest that visitors are increasingly heading towards northern destinations, seeking out so-called ‘coolcations’, according to Visit Finland. Visits
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Finland invests €65m in state firm’s Lapland rare earth elements project
The government characterised Lapland’s Sokli deposit as “one of Europe’s most significant sources of rare earth elements”. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo‘s
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Arctic tourist resort is becoming shadow tanker hub
Carriers involved in transportation of sanctioned LNG are increasingly using the waters off the coast of Teriberka, a settlement promoted
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Greenland clash left a mark on EU-US relations says Finnish PM
Allies should not exert pressure on each other or push for the annexation of a partner country’s territory, Finland’s Prime
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Finnish president aims to ready plan for Arctic security by NATO July summit
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Thursday he wants to get a plan aimed at bolstering Arctic security ready by
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Finland to take part in NATO’s major Arctic-focused exercises in March
“It’s crucial for Finland that the joint training activities planned by Nato extend directly onto Finnish soil,” Brigadier General Manu
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Finland not sending more troops to Greenland
Finland’s immediate focus is on easing the pressure caused by America’s demands over Greenland, says Alexander Stubb. It does not
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Finland preparing to send two liaison officers to Greenland
Several European countries have sent soldiers to the region in the past few days on reconnaissance missions. Finland will send
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