Migratory birds caught off guard by cold snap in Finland
Many migratory birds were caught off guard by early winter weather last week and made a hasty retreat southward. Over
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Environment (Finland)
Puzzling migration fluke brings thousands of Siberian birds to Finland
Birdwatchers from around Finland are flocking to the eastern city of Lappeenranta in hopes of catching a glimpse of a
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Forecast: Winter white-out to continue in eastern Finland
Heavy snowfall that blanketed southern Finland in recent days eased momentarily Thursday, but is expected to return with renewed vigour
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Continued snow disrupts traffic, transportation schedules in Finland… except in Arctic
The weather forecast is predicting up to 10 centimetres of additional snow on the south coast by Wednesday afternoon. Officials
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Arctic wildlife in Finland already feeling the burn from climate change: WWF
The effects of global warming can already been seen in Finland – and it’s taking a heavy toll on Arctic
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Finland’s Arctic Lapland region still awaiting first “official” snow of the season
Some areas of Finland’s Arctic Lapland region are covered in a thin layer of snow but it’s not yet enough to be
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Finnish firm creates roofing with integrated solar cells
A sheet-metal company that’s been in business for half a century in the south-western Finnish city of Turku is looking
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Newly introduced fish species set to replace imported salmon in Finland
The Natural Resources Institute of Finland estimates that the nelma or sheefish, native but endangered in Russia, could be a
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Eyes to the skies! Northern Lights blaze across the heavens
Now is a good time to linger outdoors at night as a hyperactive sun is fueling dazzling Northern Lights displays
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Finland’s autumn cull nets 40 bears in opening weekend
Hunters in northern Karelia, eastern Finland bagged a total 41 bears during the weekend as part of this year’s autumn
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Wet weekend ahead for Finnish Lapland
There’s a wet weekend in store for most of the country as a band of rainfall moves in on Saturday
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Port of Helsinki entices int’l cruises not to dump wastewater
Late summer is high season for international cruise ships in Helsinki’s ports, and 12 world-class passenger ships are expected to
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Finland’s Saimaa lake region navigates towards UNESCO status
Authorities in Finland’s largest inland lake network believe that obtaining Geopark status, in recognition of the area’s international geographical significance,
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Warming lake waters defy Jaakko’s Day legend in Finland
Although according to ancient Finnish legend, sea and lake waters begin to cool on July 25, the opposite seems to
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Utsjoki residents at odds over Tenojoki salmon fishing restrictions
Salmon fishing disputes that have plagued the Tenojoki river area for decades have risen to the surface once again after
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