Stricter checks coming for tour operators in Northern Finland
Finland’s state forest management agency, Metsähallitus, has announced that it will carry out a period of heightened inspections of tourism
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Sámi Parliament warns Lapland service cuts would hit Sámi communities hard
The Sámi Parliament in Finland has issued an open letter to Lapland’s wellbeing services county, warning that budget-driven service cuts
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Rovaniemi in Arctic Finland chosen for NATO’s Forward Land Forces HQ
Once established, the Multinational Staff Element will become Nato’s Forward Land Forces’ permanent presence in the region. Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP)
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Northern Finland sees surge as ‘coolcation’ trend grows
Recent trends suggest that visitors are increasingly heading towards northern destinations, seeking out so-called ‘coolcations’, according to Visit Finland. Visits
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Finland invests €65m in state firm’s Lapland rare earth elements project
The government characterised Lapland’s Sokli deposit as “one of Europe’s most significant sources of rare earth elements”. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo‘s
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Arctic tourist resort is becoming shadow tanker hub
Carriers involved in transportation of sanctioned LNG are increasingly using the waters off the coast of Teriberka, a settlement promoted
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Greenland clash left a mark on EU-US relations says Finnish PM
Allies should not exert pressure on each other or push for the annexation of a partner country’s territory, Finland’s Prime
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Finnish president aims to ready plan for Arctic security by NATO July summit
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Thursday he wants to get a plan aimed at bolstering Arctic security ready by
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Finland to take part in NATO’s major Arctic-focused exercises in March
“It’s crucial for Finland that the joint training activities planned by Nato extend directly onto Finnish soil,” Brigadier General Manu
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Finland not sending more troops to Greenland
Finland’s immediate focus is on easing the pressure caused by America’s demands over Greenland, says Alexander Stubb. It does not
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Finland preparing to send two liaison officers to Greenland
Several European countries have sent soldiers to the region in the past few days on reconnaissance missions. Finland will send
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Only Greenland and Denmark can decide on their own future says Finnish President
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to take Greenland from NATO ally Denmark. Finnish President Alexander Stubb says that only
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2025 was second-warmest ever recorded in Finland
Last year was the second-warmest ever recorded in Finland, according to preliminary data published on Friday by the Finnish Meteorological
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It’s official: First two US icebreakers to be built in Rauma
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has signed a contract with the United States Coast Guard to build two medium-sized icebreakers at
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Much of Finland likely snow-free over Christmas, except for Lapland
If you want to see snow and ice over Christmas, you’ll have to head pretty far north, according to the
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