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Russia: Tougher measures against extremism and terrorism needed on Norway and Finland borders

25 January 2018 Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments border crossing, national security, Pechenga, terrorism

Inspectors from the regional Prosecutor’s Office conclude that local authorities in Pechenga must take tougher measures against extremism and terrorism.

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Two French kayakers illegally cross Finnish border into Russia

10 July 201710 July 2017 Yle News 0 Comments border crossing, Border Guards, Kitee, Pyhäjärvi Lake, Russia

Border guards in northern Karelia are investigating a suspected illegal border crossing into Russia. The case involves a Frenchman and

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Russia mulls extension of border zone

24 August 201624 August 2016 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments border, border crossing, border zone, Finland, Norway, restrictions, Russia

An official document indicates that Moscow is preparing the reintroduction of travelling restrictions in the borderlands to Norway and Finland.