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New subsea cable to connect Asia, Europe, and North America through the Arctic

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:30
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After Finnish state-owned operator Cinia and Russian MegaFon earlier this year put on hold plans to lay telecom cable from

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New pulp plant in northern Finland will be fossil fuel free

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, December 13, 2021 at 16:08
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The new pulp plant in Kemi will produce more electricity than it consumes and no fossil fuel will be used.

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Strong signs of tourism revival in Finland’s north

Yle News
Posted: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 13:42
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Several hundred charter flights are scheduled for arrival in northern Finland in December. Preliminary statistics indicate that the number of

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New routes from Arctic Europe include Milan, London & Thai destinations

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 12:21
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Restoring connectivity between airports in northernmost Europe and far-away destinations is shaping up, despite concerns of long-term post-pandemic hangover affecting

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Climate change worries Finland’s young reindeer herders

Yle News
Posted: Monday, November 1, 2021 at 09:45
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Today one in five Finnish reindeer herders is under 25, with the share of women herders growing. More young women

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Berry firms moved harvesters from Lapland to East Finland even if exposed to, infected with COVID-19

Yle News
Posted: Monday, August 16, 2021 at 11:51
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Lapland’s chief infectious diseases doctor says this is the worst case of non-compliance with quarantine regulations he has seen during

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Kemi-Tornio area in northern Finland gets €4.2m recovery package to cope with Veitsiluoto mill closures

Yle News
Posted: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 15:03
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Funding will be targeted at development projects to create new jobs in the region, as well as investments in small

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Lapland Regional Council in Finland rejects Arctic railway

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 08:07
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There will not be an Arctic railway linking northern Finland with the Norwegian Barents Sea harbor in Kirkenes. The Regional

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Nuclear power plant construction in north Finland faces delay, upped costs, geopolitical uncertainties

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 07:57
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Costs for the partly Russian-owned controversial plant will be €1 billion more than previously estimated. “Further deterioration of political and

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Cold weather perfect to pioneer electric aviation says Finnair

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 14:35
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The Swedish-developed 19-seater ES-19 electric aircraft for short-haul routes could be ready for take-off with passengers by 2026. With zero-emissions,

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Finland-Sweden train travel moves a step closer

Yle News
Posted: Monday, March 29, 2021 at 10:08
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There is something that marks Finland and Sweden out as unusual in Europe: They are neighbouring countries that do not

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Traffic, mobile data show Lapland travellers not deterred by worsening COVID situation in Finland

Yle News
Posted: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 13:51
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There were as many–or even more–people travelling domestically this week compared to the same period last year, data reveals. Finland’s

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Authorities in Arctic Finland concerned COVID-19 might spread during winter break

Yle News
Posted: Monday, February 15, 2021 at 12:27 — Last Updated: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 13:30
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Authorities in Lapland worry about Covid spreading in the region as domestic travellers head north for the ski holiday. Lapland’s

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Metsä Group to build €1.6bn pulp mill in Kemi in northern Finland

Yle News
Posted: Friday, February 12, 2021 at 09:19
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The new bioproducts mill will be the largest single investment ever made by the forest industry in Finland. Forest products

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Dogs are a much older human companion than previously believed. (iStock)
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Jobless huskies in Arctic Finland travelling south for work

Yle News
Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 12:14 — Last Updated: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 13:28
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The collapse of the tourism industry in Lapland has meant thousands of sledding dogs are out of work. The pandemic

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