Saara-Maria Salonen

Despite big drop in traveling, Raja-Jooseppi border crossing point has a busy year

February 02, 2022

Sámi leaders voice concern over projected wind farm

Two leading Sámi politicians pay visit to ST1 as opposition to the energy company's Davvi project mounts in the indigenous community.
December 01, 2021

Sámi representatives in COP26 raise concerns over 'green colonialism'

November 14, 2021

Plans to terminate an old hydroelectric plant in Inari face difficulties - process will take decades

The hydroelectric power plant in Kirakkaköngäs has been creating energy for the Inari region since the early 1950s. Located between the towns of Inari and Ivalo, the plant has been a staple for the locals who travel between the towns almost daily. Now, after 70-years of work, Inari municipality and Inergia Oy, the water and electricity supplier, are ready to cease the plant’s activity and allow water and fish to move freely between the local lakes and rivers.
November 01, 2021

Finnish Government Defence Report concentrates on cybersecurity and the significance of Arctic areas

There are 'tense and unpredictable' changes in the operational environment, the national security document reads.
October 11, 2021

Glimmer of hope for the salmon of the Teno River

October 05, 2021

Report by the Climate Change Panel warns of multifaceted negative effects in Finnish Lapland

October 01, 2021

Forestry group receives €900.000 compensation to conserve nearly 700 hectares of old forest in Arctic Finland

September 22, 2021

2200 Sámi artifacts returned by the National Museum of Finland

September 12, 2021

President of the Sámi Parliament of Finland expects the Parliament Act reform will go forward

September 07, 2021

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Saara-Maria Salonen is a Finnish and Inari Sámi journalist living between the UK and Finland. She has a Master’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Sussex.

Saara-Maria has a strong interest in Sámi issues and local communities around Lapland.