BA launches flights from London to Finland’s northernmost airport
By Hannah Thule, The Independent Barents Observer Starting in December 2024, it will be possible to fly between London and
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Three candidates from the Arctic region to EU
By Hannah Thule, The Independent Barents Observer Two candidates from northern Finland, and one from northern Sweden secured seats in
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Wildfire warnings still in effect as far north as western Lapland
Finland’s long warm spell is coming to an end, says Yle meteorologist Matti Huutonen. Thursday could be the first day in
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Finnish Defence Minister announces €300 million investment in Lapland defence
During his visit to military exercise Northern Forest 24 in Rovajärvi, Minister Häkkänen underscored the importance of allied military exercises
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Wind power is being planned for Rovaniemi, Finland
By Hannah Thule, The Independent Barents Observer The zoning of areas for two wind power projects was approved by Rovaniemi
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Experts urge policy overhaul to address climate tipping point risks
Decision-makers need to develop more robust policies to address the potential impacts of climate tipping points that threaten to destabilize
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US, Norwegian forces in Lapland for rapid reinforcement exercise
About 2,000 US soldiers, nearly 300 Norwegian and 4,500 Finns take part in the international brigade level exercise dubbed Northern
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Stubb honours war dead on Memorial Day ahead of Lapland trip
President Alexander Stubb laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier at Helsinki’s Hietaniemi Cemetery on Sunday morning
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Finland set for spectacular weekend of Northern Lights activity
A series of strong solar flares will reach Earth over the weekend, likely causing massive geomagnetic storms and Northern Lights
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Sámi Siida in Inari awarded 2024 European Museum of the Year
The award committee praised the recently renewed museum for its creativity, ethical conservation practices and fostering of cultural dialogue. 50
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Finland’s weather seesaws through April, with coldest temperature posted in Lapland
April in Finland saw topsy-turvy weather that fluctuated between unusually warm and and unusually cold before ending on more typical
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Sámi Parliament board sign UN complaint over election re-run
The Executive Council of the Sámi Parliament has written to the UN’s Human Rights Committee to protest an order to
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Inspections reveal poor treatment, underpaying of foreign workers by Lapland tourism firms
Inspections carried out by Lapland’s Regional State Administrative Agency (Avi) of tourism companies in the region have undercovered evidence that
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EU guards to remain at Finnish-Russian border until at least autumn
Border guards from the European agency Frontex look set to remain at Finland’s frontier with Russia throughout the summer and
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Finland relaxed over Moscow’s plans to deploy Iskander-M missiles near border
A new missile brigade will be deployed in Karelia as part of the reestablished Leningrad Military District. Countering response to
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