Finland: National Sámi Day
Finland celebrates National Sámi Day on Monday, writes farming union newspaper Maaseudun Tulevaisuus (siirryt toiseen palveluun) (MT). The day commemorates the first
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Sanctions are biting on Russian icebreaker builders
Companies Nornickel and Rosneft have scrapped plans for the building of high-tech icebreakers fuelled by LNG. The vessels will instead
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Veteran Finnish politician launches anti-NATO party leadership bid
A long-time fixture on the Finnish political scene, Paavo Väyrynen says that he will stand for the chairmanship of the Centre Party
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Finland’s proximity to Russia affecting tourism, including to Lapland
The war in Ukraine and Finland’s geographical proximity to Russia affect the country’s appeal as a travel destination, with some
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Helsinki University christens new vessel for Baltic Sea research
A new research vessel was christened in Helsinki last week that will improve and modernize Finland’s Baltic Sea research capabilities.
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Finnish youth on strike for climate action
Some 18,000 people gathered in central Helsinki to demand action on greenhouse gas emissions, part of a nationwide wave of
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Climate activists block cruise ship in Helsinki
Cruise ship visitors were delayed in Helsinki on Wednesday evening after climate activists blocked the MS Queen Elizabeth at Hernesaari
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Vladimir Putin to visit Helsinki next Wednesday
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Helsinki on 21 August, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö’s office announced on Wednesday. In a
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Aircraft that breached Finnish airspace was from Russian state, officials confirm
Finland’s Border Guard has confirmed that the aircraft which breached Finnish airspace last week was owned by the Russian state.
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Russian aircraft suspected of airspace violation in Finland
Finland’s Border Guard said it suspected that a Russian aircraft entered Finnish airspace on Wednesday morning. The airspace incursion reportedly
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Electric and biofuel buses roll into Finnish cities
Buses running on biogas and electricity are slowly becoming a more common sight in Finland, as transport companies and municipalities
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Helsinki-Tallinn tunnel deal set to be inked with Chinese construction company
The Finland to Estonia undersea rail tunnel project led by businessman Peter Vesterbacka has taken a step forward. He announced
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Europe needs “cool-headed” Finnish leadership, European Commission President Juncker says
The six-month Finnish presidency of the Council of the European Union is underway with a visit to Helsinki by members
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Finnair gets domestic competition with Norwegian’s new Helsinki-Vaasa route
Norway-based budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced it will roll out regular flights between Helsinki and Vaasa, a city
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Giant cruise ships bringing tourists in record numbers to Helsinki
Helsinki is expecting a record summer as far as the number of both visiting ships and passengers. Altogether 309 international
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