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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Impaired driving charges on rise in N.W.T., says defence lawyer
Lawyer Charles Davison says he’s seen a ‘definite increase in numbers’ in recent years Charles Davison, a defence lawyer in
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Sami turn down participation in Lapland wind power survey
The Sami Parliament in Finland rejected participation in a Lapland wind power study saying the body does not participate in
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The ‘nightless night’ season begins in Finland’s Far North
When the sun sets over the Finnish Lapland municipality of Utsjoki on Monday, it will be the last time for
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Report recommends creation of Finnish space situational awareness centre
Given the growing importance of satellite systems in daily life, a Finnish report released on Wednesday recommends establishing a space
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Rovaniemi among cities with biggest rent hikes in Finland
Housing rental costs in Finland increased during the first quarter of this year, but to a greater degree in areas
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Finnair pilot flies off course to show passengers Northern Lights
Strong solar winds have offered opportunities to see the colourful display in places as far south as Helsinki this week.
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Sami NGO demands removal of “Far Northern Attire” from Square Enix’s Final Fantasy
The NGO that promotes the rights and interests of Sami in Arctic Europe are demanding that Square Enix remove the
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Connection to nature, concern for environment amongst results of Sami youth survey
A recent survey of Sami children in Finland suggests a connection to nature is one of the most important factors
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Finland: National Sámi Day
Finland celebrates National Sámi Day on Monday, writes farming union newspaper Maaseudun Tulevaisuus (siirryt toiseen palveluun) (MT). The day commemorates the first
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Real-life Santa embarks on Christmas journey from Arctic Finland
Yle has been broadcasting Santa’s departure from Korvatunturi since the 1960s. Finland’s real life Santa Claus has set off from
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Finland passes winter’s midway point
This year’s winter solstice falls on 21 December. Wednesday marks the winter solstice, making it the shortest day of the
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