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
Read moreThe Government of Finland has prolonged the work of the Sami Truth and Reconciliation Commission saying the process needs more
Read moreThe latest decision means that the Raja-Jooseppi crossing in Finnish Lapland will be the only eastern border checkpoint to remain
Read moreAlthough there is no clear timetable on when the government may announce the decision, Yle understands that as of Tuesday
Read moreTensions are increasing as FSB again sends migrants across its northern checkpoint with Europe. A group of 35 asylum seekers
Read moreFollowing the announced closure of four border-crossing points in southern Finland, migrants are moving north to crossing points that remain
Read moreTourism is booming in Finnish Lapland, but the industry faces growing questions over its treatment of foreign workers. Husky sledding
Read moreFollowing a rapid growth in illegal border traffic, the Nordic country closes four of its border-crossing points to Russia. The
Read moreThe Kremlin has reacted with displeasure to statements by Finnish leaders, who accused Russia of funneling asylum-seekers to its border.
Read moreSami in Finland marked the 50th anniversary of their Parliament on Thursday, saying it’s a testament to the progress made.
Read moreBy Johannes Jauhiainen Finland’s recently launched Sámi Climate Council aims to introduce new ways of making decisions in the Arctic.
Read moreA ground-breaking symphonic composition featuring Niillas Holmberg, a Sami joik soloist from Finland, makes its international debut at the National
Read moreBed bugs were very rare in Lapland 15 years ago, but they are now found a few times a month,
Read moreTemperatures this week will be up to 7 degrees Celsius colder than normal for this time of year, Yle’s meteorologist
Read moreGreenpeace and Elokapina activists blocked access to Metsä Group’s mill on Wednesday to protest against unsustainable forest management practices. Police
Read moreThis winter’s lowest temperature of -20 degrees was recorded in the municipality of Muonio on Tuesday morning. Temperatures in the
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