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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Lack of progress on Sami act in Finland “deeply concerning:” Sami Parliamentary Council
The body made up of the Sámi parliaments in Finland, Norway, and Sweden said on Wednesday that it’s “deeply concerned”
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Paramedics report increase in assaults, threats of violence
Paramedics in Finland have reported an increase in the number of assaults and threat of violence that they experience while
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Project seeks to assess respect for Indigenous rights in Sapmi
A project established to gather statistics and assess the respect of Indigenous rights in Sapmi is an important step towards
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Truth & Reconciliation Commission in Finland—Election of new commissioners postponed
The Sami Parliament in Finland postponed the election of new commissioners to the country’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission this month
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Tree hugging championships set for August 20 in Arctic Finland
The third annual tree hugging championships in Arctic Finland takes place on August 20, and organizers say they’re looking forward
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Finland’s national parks still drawing crowds after pandemic peaks
Take a look at what keeps drawing people by the thousands to remote and pristine natural areas across the country.
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