Lapland among healthcare regions to face bleak financial outlook
Over half of the country’s regional healthcare authorities revised their financial reports for 2024 to reflect increased budget deficits. Finland’s
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GPS interference prevented Finnair’s airplane from landing in Joensuu
By Hannah Thule The aircraft had to return to Helsinki. On Tuesday morning, a Finnair aircraft traveling from Helsinki to
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Wind power is being planned for Rovaniemi, Finland
By Hannah Thule, The Independent Barents Observer The zoning of areas for two wind power projects was approved by Rovaniemi
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Stubb honours war dead on Memorial Day ahead of Lapland trip
President Alexander Stubb laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier at Helsinki’s Hietaniemi Cemetery on Sunday morning
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Lapland tourism workers mourn dead colleague — “I have never worked in such a bad company”
Ramiro Menaya, a 24-year-old from Spain, spent the last winter season working as a safari guide for the Rovaniemi-based company
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One dead, two missing in Lapland hostel blaze
Rescue services were alerted to a hostel fire in Äkäslompolo, Lapland, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The first
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Finland marks Sámi National Day
The flag’s distinctive red, green, yellow and blue design was inspired by the Sámi people’s relationship with the sun and
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Popularity of Finland’s national parks continues to rise, including in Lapland
Visitors are also spending more money and boosting the economies of communities around the parks. People continue to take advantage
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Polar night ends in Utsjoki, Finland
The long winter nights are getting a little shorter in Finland. The polar night ends on Wednesday in Finland, after
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Saying “I do” in an igloo: Finland’s frozen wedding boom
Money is no obstacle for some romantic holidaymakers in Finnish Lapland. Lapland is becoming a wedding destination, particularly for British
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Santa Claus departs from Lapland
While not on his yearly trips around the world, Santa lives near his workshop on the Lapland fell of Korvatunturi
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Finland prolongs Sami Truth and Reconciliation Commission through 2025
The Government of Finland has prolonged the work of the Sami Truth and Reconciliation Commission saying the process needs more
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Exploitation of foreign workers an “open secret” in Lapland tourism sector
Tourism is booming in Finnish Lapland, but the industry faces growing questions over its treatment of foreign workers. Husky sledding
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Sami mark 50th anniversary of their Parliament in Finland
Sami in Finland marked the 50th anniversary of their Parliament on Thursday, saying it’s a testament to the progress made.
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Tourism in the Instagram era: How Finland is harnessing aurora power
By Ronan Browne, Yle News The north of Finland offers visitors one of the best chances in the world to
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