Finland’s eastern border to remain shut indefinitely, including boat harbours
As expected, the Finnish government on Thursday decided to extend the closure of the border with Russia. In the past,
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Russia starts Friday with large-scale air attack on Ukraine, Tu-95 bombers from Murmansk active
Strategic bombers from Olenya airbase strike targets across Ukraine Friday morning in yet another massive terror attack against civilians and
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Finnish Court annuls 2023 Sámi elections
The vote must be considered invalid because a significant number of individuals had been omitted from the election list, the
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Finland gets EU funding to save the Arctic fox
In the early 2000s, there were only around 40-60 Arctic foxes in Finland, Sweden and Norway, but conservation work has
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President Stubb approves Nato agreements, announces visit to Eastern Finland
President Alexander Stubb has approved Finland’s accession to NATO’s Status of Forces Agreement (Sofa) as well as the Paris Protocol.
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Only 10% of Russians in Finland voted for Putin, exit poll says
Only 10 percent of Russian citizens in Finland told an online exit poll that they voted for President Vladimir Putin
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Finland: Tougher restrictions needed in case border situation escalates, says Orpo
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) and Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) outlined the government’s proposal for a tougher new border
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Swedish forces exercise in northern Norway as country officially joins NATO
March 7 became historic as all Nordic countries now are members of the North Atlantic Alliance. It happens simultaneously as
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Military exercise apparently disrupts weather images from Lapland
The Finnish Air Force is taking part in an ongoing military exercise in the northern parts of Finland, Sweden and
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Northern winter destinations gets bombarded by selfie-taking tourists
Heavy snowfall, polar night and freezing cold. The trend for tourists taking selfies with astonishing Arctic backgrounds is filling up
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Finnish volunteer soldier dies in Ukraine
The 21-year-old man from eastern Finland is the third Finnish citizen known to have died in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion
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Heightened risk of avalanches this season in Finnish Lapland
There is a considerable risk of avalanches on several fells in Finnish Lapland during the ongoing winter holiday period, the
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Finnish cyclists say biking makes sense year-round — even in Northern cities
For many Canadians living north of 60, the idea of getting through the winter without four-wheel drive is a tough
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NATO membership strengthens Arctic Security, deepens Canada ties: Finnish Ambassador
Against the backdrop of the continuing conflict in Ukraine and strained cooperation with Russia in the North, Finland’s ambassador to
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Russian ambassador summoned by Finland over Navalny’s death
The Finnish Foreign Ministry demanded a full, transparent investigation into the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. On Monday,
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