Finland marks Sámi National Day
The flag’s distinctive red, green, yellow and blue design was inspired by the Sámi people’s relationship with the sun and
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Controversial Sámi bill runs aground in parliamentary committee
A controversial bill related to Sámi rights will not be voted on by MPs during this parliamentary term, after Parliament’s
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Disputed Sámi Parliament law goes to Finnish parliament on Thursday
The Centre Party has repeatedly delayed the new law. Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) says that the government’s proposed Sámi Parliament
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Finland and Sweden to “strengthen interaction with NATO”
At a joint press conference held in Helsinki, on Saturday, by the Swedish and Finnish Prime Ministers, Finnish PM Sanna
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PM Marin: Finland’s NATO membership decision needs more time
The Prime Minister made the comments following a meeting with party leaders on Tuesday night. Finland will not rush into
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Putin’s Ukraine move puts Pyhäjoki nuclear plant in jeopardy
Finland’s Defense Ministry will do a new security assessment of the partly Russian-owned nuclear power plant project near Oulu in
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Finnish PM seeks to lift all Covid restrictions in February
Finland should try to remove all Covid-related restrictions during the month of February, the country’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP)
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Sami, environmental groups weigh in on Finland’s Climate Act reform
The government proposal is a step in the right direction, but falls short in many respects, experts say. The government
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Finland eases curbs on cross-border travel, public events
Government said on Thursday that it would ease restrictions on cross-border travel imposed to slow the spread of novel coronavirus.
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Davos: Finnish PM stresses importance of Arctic Council for region’s stability amidst climate change
In her international debut at the 51st World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said the world needs
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