Hannah Thule

BA launches flights from London to Finland's northernmost airport

Starting in December 2024, it will be possible to fly between London and Ivalo in Finnish Lapland twice a week.
June 08, 2024

Sámi Parliament repeat election started: two candidates nominated thanks to court ruling

The court ordered repeat election of the the 2023 Sámi Parliament started. Five out of the 36 candidates running for parliament did not participate in the 2023 elections.
June 04, 2024

Finnish Defence Minister announces €300 million investment in Lapland defence

During his visit to military exercise Northern Forest 24 in Rovajärvi, Minister Häkkänen underscored the importance of allied military exercises in Arctic conditions, and told of investments in Finnish defence and infrastructure in Lapland.
May 30, 2024

Wind power is being planned for Rovaniemi, Finland

The zoning of areas for two wind power projects was approved by Rovaniemi City Councillors on Monday, May 27th.
May 28, 2024

President Stubb makes first official visit to Lapland

Finland's newly elected President, Alexander Stubb, on Friday met with reindeer herders, citizens, municipality leaders and members of the Sámi parliament in Inari.
May 24, 2024

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