November was colder than average in Finnish Lapland
Temperatures in Finland plunged over recent weeks. November was slightly colder than usual for most of Finland, according to the
Read moreTemperatures in Finland plunged over recent weeks. November was slightly colder than usual for most of Finland, according to the
Read moreCrossings to be shut for at least 2 weeks following surge of migrants trying to enter from Russia. Finland is
Read moreInvestigators believe there are at least 170 suspected victims in the case, and could be as many as 2,000. A
Read moreRaja-Jooseppi in Finnish Lapland was the last open border crossing to Russia. Despite few migrants in recent days, and zero on
Read moreThe Government of Finland has prolonged the work of the Sami Truth and Reconciliation Commission saying the process needs more
Read moreDespite hundreds of migrants queuing up in the Murmansk region with a strong will to make it to Europe, Norwegian
Read moreCriminal gangs are exploiting winter conditions in northern Sweden’s large unguarded border routes to smuggle narcotics into Finland and Norway,
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 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 moreFollowing a sharp increase in illegal border traffic, the Finnish Border Guard Service now prohibits border-crossing with bicycles. Additional measures
Read moreSami in Finland marked the 50th anniversary of their Parliament on Thursday, saying it’s a testament to the progress made.
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