Mysterious coronavirus variant in Arctic Finland is rare US-Mexican strain
The chain of coronavirus infections in the Kemijärvi region last month has since calmed. A mysterious coronavirus variant detected in
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Finland-Sweden train travel moves a step closer
There is something that marks Finland and Sweden out as unusual in Europe: They are neighbouring countries that do not
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Psychosocial support for Sami proposed ahead of Finland’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The truth and reconciliation commission, due to begin in 2023, is likely to stir up difficult emotions. A working group
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Finland’s Defence Ministry blocked Chinese plans for research airbase in Lapland
A Chinese state research institute sought to lease or buy an airport adjacent to a military zone in 2018. Yle
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Half of Lapland coronavirus cases found in visitors
Half the coronavirus cases in Lapland in the past two weeks have been detected in visitors from outside the region,
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Authorities in Arctic Finland concerned COVID-19 might spread during winter break
Authorities in Lapland worry about Covid spreading in the region as domestic travellers head north for the ski holiday. Lapland’s
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Jobless huskies in Arctic Finland travelling south for work
The collapse of the tourism industry in Lapland has meant thousands of sledding dogs are out of work. The pandemic
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Calling attention to climate emergency, Lapland town Salla launches parody bid for 2032 Summer Olympics
“Please, don’t let these games happen,” municipal authorities in Salla write in their call to host the 2032 Summer Olympics.
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Lapland sees a population decline that will continue for years to come
Finland’s northernmost region lost almost 500 inhabitants in the ten months period from January to November 2020. There are now
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Duo aiming to raise funds for jobless sled dogs in Arctic Finland
The collapse in Lapland tourism means thousands of sled dogs are out of work and could possibly be put down.
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Safety debate sparked in Arctic Finland after hunter shoots cyclist in national park
Metsähallitus said that both the hunter and the biker who was shot were moving around in authorised areas. Hunters are
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Finland lifts border restrictions, Lapland tourism businesses happy
The Finnish Government on Friday decided to open for Sweden and Finland from next Saturday, September 19. Removal of restrictions means Norwegians
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Finnish Lapland may see more mosquitoes this summer after snowy winter
Heavy snow in Lapland last winter has made this a promising summer for mosquitoes–less so for humans. Lapland may be
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Why residents of northern Finland pushed back against border closure with Sweden
One of the government’s early measures aimed at dealing with the coronavirus epidemic was the closure of national borders. That
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Half of Finnish Lapland’s tourism businesses fear failure by winter
The impact of the coronavirus crisis on travel and tourism has already brought many businesses in Finnish Lapland to the brink of
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