Finland to host Arctic summit in September
With geopolitical upheaval pushing the Arctic higher up Europe’s security agenda, Finland will host a select group of European leaders
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Siberian wildfires worsen air quality across Finland
Extensive wildfires in Siberia are worsening air quality in parts of Finland on Monday, the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) told
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New rail link reconnects Finland and Sweden in North
Passenger rail service between Kemi, Tornio and Haparanda was discontinued in 1988, leaving the border region without a direct rail
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Housing prices keep falling, except in northern Finland
The general decrease in prices did not stimulate the housing market in June or during the second quarter, according to
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Unusually balmy June comes on tail of Finland’s record spring warmth
Finland’s Lapland region experienced some out-of-character balmy and wet weather this June, following a warmer-than-usual spring across the country. Nationwide,
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Northern Lapland bids farewell to summer’s nightless nights
In Utsjoki, the sun has been continuously above the horizon since the middle of May. The summertime’s nightless nights are
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Consumer confidence strongest in Helsinki, weakest in eastern and northern Finland
New figures suggest where you live plays a major role in how optimistic you feel about Finland’s economy. Consumer confidence
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NATO activates forward land forces presence in Lapland
NATO’s Forward Land Forces Finland (FLF Finland) was officially launched on Saturday, 6 June, marking a significant step in strengthening
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Heatwave temperatures possible next week
After several rainy days across Finland, warmer weather is expected to arrive during the coming week, according to Yle meteorologist
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Lapland college launches wilderness guide training in English
Lappia Vocational College is launching the first-ever English-language training course for wilderness and nature guides in Finnish Lapland. The professional
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Foreign seasonal workers face exploitation in northern Finland
As the winter holiday season winds down in Finland’s far north, fresh allegations of seasonal worker exploitation are once again
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Finland’s president on why he believes Canada could — eventually — be part of the EU
By Brock Wilson Alexander Stubb is in Ottawa to talk trade, Arctic defence with Carney Finnish President Alexander Stubb says
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European Commission names former Finnish PM as EU-Arctic relations advisor
Jyrki Katainen, a former Finnish prime minister, was named on Monday as the European Commission’s new Special Adviser on EU-Arctic
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Finland logs warmest March on record, including in the North
Weather stations across Finland recorded record March temperatures, with one Arctic site logging its warmest reading in 100 years. The
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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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