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Lapland border officials turn away first would-be entrants at Finnish-Russian crossing

A new border restriction has been in force for 10 days at Finland’s two Lapland border crossings on the Russian border in a bilateral agreement to clamp down on illegal migration.
April 21, 2016

Finland’s bear population up 15 per cent in last year

The population of Finland’s national animal, the brown bear, rose by 15 per cent in the last year, reports the Natural Resources Institute Finland.
April 20, 2016

Finland needs to exploit its Arctic potential, says ex-PM

Businesses and politicians have been too passive in capitalising on the increasing international interest in Finland’s Arctic region, argues a new report by former prime minister Paavo Lippanen.
April 12, 2016

Canadian firm acquires bankrupt Lapland gold mine

The Canadian gold exploration company Rupert Resources has acquired the bankrupt Pahtavaara gold mine in the Lapland municipality of Sodankylä.
March 31, 2016

Finland wants Nordic cooperation in returning rejected asylum seekers

Finland’s Interior Minister Petteri Orpo is calling for Nordic cooperation in sending rejected asylum seekers back to their home countries.
March 03, 2016

Finnish-U.S. joint exercises are for military and technical practice: President Niinistö

February 29, 2016

Finland wants shorter call-up time for reservists

Finland’s Defence Minister Jussi Niinistö wants new legislation to shorten the call-up time for reservist training.
January 26, 2016

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