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Russian cyber attacks, espionage pose growing threat to Finnish national security

March 30, 2022

Finland tests Nato waters with existing members

Finland has attended a flurry of high level international meetings since Russia invaded Ukraine. Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto told Yle that security policy has dominated the agenda of all meetings with Nato member countries since the war in Ukraine began.
March 16, 2022

COVID-19 surge casts shadow over tourism in Finnish Lapland

While relatively few infection cases so far involve foreign tourists, tourism operators are concerned about the impact tougher measures may have on the sector.
December 15, 2021

Strong signs of tourism revival in Finland’s north

Several hundred charter flights are scheduled for arrival in northern Finland in December.
December 09, 2021

Temperatures headed toward -40°C in Finnish Lapland

The biting cold could impact Independence Day celebrations on Monday.
December 03, 2021

Work set to begin on cross-border Finland to Sweden rail line

The estimated cost of the project is €24 million.
November 29, 2021

Finland approves new national park in Lapland

Finland’s Parliament on Tuesday approved a government proposal to establish Sallatunturi National Park in Finnish Lapland.
November 24, 2021

Climate change worries Finland’s young reindeer herders

Today one in five Finnish reindeer herders is under 25, with the share of women herders growing.
November 01, 2021

Climate change will hit Finland’s winters hard, researchers warn

Snowy Christmases are already becoming a rarity in Finland, especially in southern parts of the country.
August 11, 2021

Northern Finland to see biggest military exercise of the year

7,000 troops will be taking part in exercises in the forests of Finnish Lapland, including a contingent from neighbouring Sweden.
May 19, 2021

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