Saying “I do” in an igloo: Finland’s frozen wedding boom
Money is no obstacle for some romantic holidaymakers in Finnish Lapland. Lapland is becoming a wedding destination, particularly for British
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September standout month for Finland in overall warmer 2023
A record-warm September stood out amongst some of the warmer-than-usual months Finland experienced in 2023, Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI said).
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Finland braces for deep freeze weekend with temperatures of -40C
The severe cold snap of recent days will continue into the weekend, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), with
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Body of 12 year-old avalanche victim recovered in Finnish Lapland
A 12-year-old boy who was caught in an avalanche at Pallastunturi in northwestern Finnish Lapland on Tuesday was found dead
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Santa Claus departs from Lapland
While not on his yearly trips around the world, Santa lives near his workshop on the Lapland fell of Korvatunturi
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New defence agreement: Finland invites American troops to bases in Lapland
The Border Guard Base in Ivalo is one of five northern sites highlighted in the new defence agreement between Finland
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Lapland heading for possible -30 degrees Celsius this week
Poor driving conditions on slippery winter roads over the weekend in southern and eastern Finland will not improve until later
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November was colder than average in Finnish Lapland
Temperatures in Finland plunged over recent weeks. November was slightly colder than usual for most of Finland, according to the
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Prosecutors to consider suspected human trafficking of Thai berry pickers
Investigators believe there are at least 170 suspected victims in the case, and could be as many as 2,000. A
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Finland could re-open eastern border before Christmas
The latest decision means that the Raja-Jooseppi crossing in Finnish Lapland will be the only eastern border checkpoint to remain
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Sámi knowledge helps developing climate policies
By Johannes Jauhiainen Finland’s recently launched Sámi Climate Council aims to introduce new ways of making decisions in the Arctic.
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Lapland tourism industry braces for bedbug infestation
Bed bugs were very rare in Lapland 15 years ago, but they are now found a few times a month,
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Finland set for “exceptionally” chilly start to November, Lapland -10 C
Temperatures this week will be up to 7 degrees Celsius colder than normal for this time of year, Yle’s meteorologist
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Police detain 29 climate activists following protest at Lapland pulp mill
Greenpeace and Elokapina activists blocked access to Metsä Group’s mill on Wednesday to protest against unsustainable forest management practices. Police
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Finnish Lapland sees coldest day of the season so far
This winter’s lowest temperature of -20 degrees was recorded in the municipality of Muonio on Tuesday morning. Temperatures in the
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