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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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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