Paramedics report increase in assaults, threats of violence
Paramedics in Finland have reported an increase in the number of assaults and threat of violence that they experience while
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Lapland
Regional Council launches Lapland east-west railway study
Tourism, mining and forestry could all benefit from a new railway across Lapland, with possible extension to existing tracks via
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More Russian men flee Putin’s call-up decree via northern borders
Both Finland and Norway saw more military-aged Russian men crossing borders this weekend. But still far from the queues reported
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Hundreds of foreign soldiers join military exercise in Arctic Finland
A record high 880 Swedish soldiers have crossed the northern border to Finland for a week-long exercise kicking off on
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Warm weather set to sweep across Finland from Monday
Warm summer weather is predicted for many parts of Finland from Monday, with temperatures reaching highs of 30 degrees Celsius
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Tree hugging championships set for August 20 in Arctic Finland
The third annual tree hugging championships in Arctic Finland takes place on August 20, and organizers say they’re looking forward
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Finland’s national parks still drawing crowds after pandemic peaks
Take a look at what keeps drawing people by the thousands to remote and pristine natural areas across the country.
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Air France launches flights to three destinations above the Arctic Circle
Tromsø in northern Norway will be the northernmost destination on the entire Air France – KLM network. Flights start on December
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Russia eases border restrictions, but crossings to Finland still restricted
As of Friday, Russian authorities were denying many people entry into Finland via land, according to Russian news outlet Fontanka
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Finland slashes bear hunting quota by one third, 20 fewer permits in North
Finland’s bear population has risen to as much as 2,400, but fluctuates as animals move across the Russian border. Finland’s
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Paper mill in Finnish Lapland set to become textile recycling plant
The repurposing of the factory in Kemi will create some 270 new jobs. Stora Enso’s former Veitsiluoto mill in the
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Norwegian military vehicles take new transit corridor via Finnish Lapland
The transport route via Finnish Lapland took place only hours after the Norwegian Parliament approved a welcome of Finland and
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Finland’s 41st national park opens in Eastern Lapland
The park extends to the Russian border, where protected areas continue in Paanajarvi National Park. Finland’s 41st national park formally
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Lapland first place in Finland to receive new F-35 fighter jets
The F-35s will replace Finland’s aging fleet of Hornet fighter jets. Lapland will be the first region to receive “next-gen”
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Sami Parliament in Finland publishes digital guide for responsible tourism in Lapland
The Sami Parliament in Finland has published a digital guide to responsible tourism in Lapland in hopes it will encourage
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