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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Project to educate Finnish students about Sami needs to be permanent: Youth Council
Funding for a program to educate students about Sami culture in Finland ended on June 30, and project leaders say
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission should continue says Sami Parliament in Finland
The Sami Parliament Assembly in Finland has decided to continue its support of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the body
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In wake of resignations, Sami Parliament to review functioning of Finland’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Sami Parliament in Finland is currently reviewing the functioning of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission after two commissioners appointed
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Greta Thunberg donates prize money to Finnish Sámi youth organisation
The Finnish Sámi Youth (SSN) organisation said it was surprised by the news that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg would
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Sami Parliament in Finland publishes digital guide for responsible tourism in Lapland
The Sami Parliament in Finland has published a digital guide to responsible tourism in Lapland in hopes it will encourage
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Finnish Sámi activists win fishing rights case
The Supreme Administrative Court has acquitted Sámi activists of breaking fishing rules on the Tenojoki river, in a ruling that
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Survey: Majority of Finns consider Russia a significant military threat
Eighty-four percent of Finns consider Russia to be a significant military threat, according to a recent values and attitudes survey
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