Finland: New environment minister blocks peat bog protection
Legislation to protect boglands in Finland, long in the works at the Envrionment Ministry, has been frozen by the new
Read moreLegislation to protect boglands in Finland, long in the works at the Envrionment Ministry, has been frozen by the new
Read moreCheap food imports such as meat and dairy products are flowing into Finland, strengthening the market competition and leading to
Read moreA parliamentary working group in Finland is proposing annual increases in Defense Forces appropriations for arms purchases. The plan calls
Read moreFinland’s prime minister Alexander Stubb has denied that the government’s rejection of an application for a nuclear licence by energy
Read moreFinland’s new Environment Minister is to be Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, who until her selection had served as Prime Minister Alexander Stubb’s
Read moreFour persons representing the Talvivaara nickel mine were indicted on Monday by the Eastern Finland public prosecutor. The charges levied
Read moreFinland’s minister of defence Carl Haglund says Finnish and Russian foreign ministers will meet to discuss the airspace incursions after
Read moreResearch by the farmers’ union MTK and the Ministry of Agriculture outlines fundamental changes in the structure of the farming
Read moreNuuksio, Pallas-Yllästunturi and Urho Kekkonen National Parks top the list of parks attracting growing numbers of visitors in Finland, says
Read moreA change of leadership at Finland’s Ministry of Transport may have stalled plans to introduce a pay-as-you-drive road tax. The
Read moreNew rules about to come into force could put an end to recycling discarded car tyres. The changes mean environmental
Read moreFinnish Customs say that current legislation requires small-scale producers of solar energy to pay taxes, even if the power is
Read moreFinland’s white-tailed eagle population is staging a strong recovery after nearly disappearing four decades ago. The majestic raptors, which can
Read moreThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says in a new report that Finland should spend more money on
Read moreEnvironmental authorities in southwest Finland fear that nickel emissions from a local mine may be endangering marine life in the
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