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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US military refuelling plane flies over Finland day after NATO announcement
Defence officials were tight-lipped about the symbolic visit of the planes in Finnish airspace, which came as US troops joined
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Lapland among regions not in favour of wind power compensation for eastern Finland
Regional leaders are calling for a new compensation system in wind power tax revenue due to a clear disparity between
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Tourism in Finnish Lapland faces uncertainty due to sanctions on Russia
The closure of Russian airspace is causing uncertainty in Lapland’s tourism industry, which has relied heavily on travel from Asian
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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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Finnish Army exercises inter-agency readiness
With growing threat of hybrid operations, a wide range of stakeholders will train combat for protection of vital society functions
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Finland unveils plan for electric aircraft routes across Lapland region
An experimental project operating out of Enontekiö Airport in the northwest corner of Finland is set to test the viability
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Police respond to rising burglaries in Swedish Lapland
In north Lapland, people are most afraid of home burglaries so the police have set up an organization to react
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