Issues affecting circumpolar nations
Sweden has opted for relatively liberal policies to fight the coronavirus pandemic. One former state epidemiologist, Professor Johan Giesecke has
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The sequel to the Walt Disney mega-hit film Frozen will also be available in the Saami language, Walt Disney Animation
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Iceland and the United Kingdom have signed an agreement to boost security cooperation between their two countries. The Memorandum of
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Finnish hunting clubs have received permits to hunt 255 bears during this year’s hunting season, which began on Sunday. This
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Indigenous communities in Finland rejoice as years of negotiations lead to agreement over the Nordic Sami Convention. But critics remain
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Although Finland still has an above-average suicide rate for a European country, the number of suicides has decreased by more
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An annual survey published on Thursday found Finnish support for joining Nato almost unchanged at 25 percent. There has, however,
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Sweden has raised its alert level for poultry to the second highest after an outbreak of bird flu in neighbouring
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The government’s rationale for introducing and keeping border controls has been criticised by the National Audit Office. Last week, the
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The Swedish iron ore producer turns a major loss into profits as cost cutting measures take effect and delivery volumes
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Sweden is joining the Nato Strategic Communications Centre (Stratcom) as part of its efforts to combat disinformation. Sweden has previously expressed interest in
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A leading medical expert says that one million people in Finland suffer the effects of substance abuse, whether as a
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Some households’ electric rates have risen incrementally this summer, but overall prices remain low compared to long-term averages. Experts attribute
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France’s ban on certain plastic bags in stores went into effect this month, and while Sweden also aims to dramatically
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The motivation is there, but stronger leadership and clearer mandates are needed, Rebecka Snefuglli Sondell says about her study on
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