4.6.2019 9:32
Finland handed the Arctic Council Chairmanship to Iceland in May, but Arctic affairs are still at the heart of Finland’s policies as it assumes the EU Presidency on the 1st of July.
7.5.2019 15:46
No Rovaniemi declaration, but the Arctic spirit still prevails. The 11th Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting ended with mixed feelings but with sincere wishes for the cooperation to continue.
6.5.2019 9:00
Rovaniemi is hosting six major Arctic meetings this week. In the 11th Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting, Finland will pass the gavel of the chair to Iceland.
2.5.2019 12:00
During the two years of Finnish Chairmanship, the Lapland Arctic Council Host Committee has toiled behind the scenes to display Lapland’s Arctic expertise to visitors and to provide information about the Arctic Council to the locals.
26.4.2019 11:00
Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is now providing global and continuous information on soil freeze and thaw.
18.4.2019 9:35
In the sparsely populated areas of Northern Finland, regular bus lines provide an invaluable transport service for inhabitants, tourists and businesses alike.
15.4.2019 12:23
Oulu is a leading city for year-round commuting by bike. Laura Paloheimo cycles to work, come sleet or shine.
22.3.2019 12:02
Finland has high-quality water in abundance. Water expertise a major asset for Finnish growth business and exports.
20.3.2019 13:24
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the second year running according to the World Happiness Report 2019.
12.3.2019 13:36
Northern Finncattle is an endangered heritage breed. Päivi Soppela and Anne Tuomivaara want to make its delicious, nutrient-packed milk available to discerning gourmets and help revive rural life in Lapland.
8.3.2019 13:55
The University of Helsinki and Stockholm University have decided to launch a new strategic partnership in Arctic research.
12.2.2019 15:00
In recent years, China has undertaken an effort to demonstrate its growing knowledge of, and commitment to, the Arctic region. A new study presents a multifaceted picture of China’s rise as an actor in the Arctic, and as Finland’s Arctic partner.
11.2.2019 13:06
Finnish-Norwegian working group investigating the preconditions for the construction of the Arctic railway has completed their report. For the time being, the report does not present any further measures for promoting the railway project.
31.1.2019 14:48
What kind of role can Finnish agriculture play as a mitigator of climate change? An extensive project portfolio rings together Finnish food production players and top teams in climate and grass research.
29.1.2019 11:31
Top scholars are seeking solutions for protecting critical digital infrastructure in the Arctic against cyber threats.
10.1.2019 12:00
A group of Finnish, U.S. and Estonian military personnel are testing their combat capability and skills in harsh Arctic conditions in Sodankylä.
21.12.2018 11:22
Tourism in Finnish Lapland is growing in record numbers this Christmas season. For most visitors, snow and the Santa are the main attractions.
19.12.2018 12:09
In the northernmost corner of Finland, the sun went down in late November, and will rise again in mid-January. Contrary to popular belief, the Polar Night is not completely dark.
30.11.2018 9:00
International Master Class on Media and the Arctic in Tampere addresses the changes taking place in the circumpolar regions from global, environmental and visual perspectives.
26.11.2018 15:12
The Finnish centre for industrial circular economy, hailing from Kemi, is working on a national model that will be available for the whole world to use.
21.11.2018 12:00
Mine projects in Lapland caused controversy already in the 17th century. Understanding history can help us handle today’s conflicts better. The ARKTIKO programme finances research on changes in the Arctic region.
16.11.2018 13:10
When the top slalom skiers in the world race down Levi Black slope this weekend, they are relying on the work of Finnish snow experts.
12.11.2018 17:00
“Barents cooperation is Arctic collaboration at its best, in its most practical form. Our perspective is that of the people living in the north, not the viewpoint of the capitals”, says Roman Gokkoev, Executive Officer at the International Barents Secretariat.
11.10.2018 18:02
The Arctic Environment Ministers have travelled to Rovaniemi to discuss climate change, biodiversity and pollution prevention and to seek solutions for these pressing issues.
9.10.2018 19:59
Climate change must stay firmly on top of our agenda, affirmed President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö as he opened the Arctic Biodiversity Congress in Rovaniemi.
8.10.2018 17:50
Finland is setting a precedent to reduce the environmental impact of meetings. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland organises all the Arctic Council meetings in Finland during the Finnish chairmanship in an environmentally sustainable way.
5.10.2018 10:20
The Arctic ministers of environment will meet in Rovaniemi on 11-12 October. This is the second time they meet in Rovaniemi. The first time was in 1991, and that meeting launched the Arctic cooperation as we know it.
2.10.2018 17:00
European cross-border cooperation programmes between Finland and Russia and with Swedish and Norwegian participants in the North Calotte region are back on track.
25.9.2018 16:38
Improving the digital infrastructure in the Arctic region is one of the objectives that parliamentarians representing the eight Arctic countries and the European Parliament set in their conference in Inari last week.
10.9.2018 9:01
The Arctic Resilience Forum in Rovaniemi on 10–11 September 2018 seeks to develop the resilience of the Arctic region to global warming.
5.9.2018 9:49
ARCTIC STORIES Gosia Smieszek and Tahnee Prior want to hear women’s voices in the Arctic debate.
30.8.2018 14:38
ARCTIC STORIES Beyond Arctic takes visitors to shoot great photos of the extraordinary sceneries in Lapland.
23.8.2018 9:39
ARCTIC STORIES According to the Finnish Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner, Finland’s Arctic transport projects are a part of a bigger picture that defines Finland’s position in the global environment.
10.8.2018 10:07
This July was the warmest July ever recorded by the Finnish Meteorological Institute during its history. In Lapland, the average temperature was five degrees Celsius higher than usual.
3.7.2018 10:09
ARCTIC STORIES Lappset wants people of all ages to jump into everyday adventures, to shape up while having fun. The family-run company is stretching itself to conquer new markets.
27.6.2018 16:09
Tourists come to the Arctic region to see the Northern Lights and to experience the pure, quiet wilderness. How can we combine tourism and nature in the north in a sustainable way?
8.6.2018 13:23
The salmon populations in the rivers in the North of Finland are going through changes. Pink salmon and mackerel are some of the most recent potential threats.
11.5.2018 15:14
Senior Arctic Official René Söderman and Director for Northern Europe Kalle Kankaanpää of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland reflect on the Arctic Council chairmanship.
3.5.2018 10:57
Football club Rovaniemen Palloseura – RoPS - is the sublime expert in the Arctic variety of the most popular sport in the world.
16.4.2018 10:00
Satellite navigation is part of our everyday life, in communications networks and transport services, for example. In the Arctic region, the navigation systems do not function optimally.
11.4.2018 16:57
The annual Arctic Business Forum started on Wednesday in Kemi with very optimistic tones when it comes to the current business climate.
10.4.2018 9:40
Surrounded by forests, the town of Kuhmo has created a unique wood cluster that serves as a source of jobs, wealth and wellbeing.
9.4.2018 9:08
Keeping up to date with news and stories from Arctic Finland is now easier. Starting today, the @ArcticFinlandia Twitter account will tweet only in English, and you can subscribe to our Arctic newsletter.
6.4.2018 19:08
Yukigassen is a Japanese word, but Kemijärvi has made yukigassen a delightful Finnish winter sport. Teams are competing in the European Championships this weekend.
3.4.2018 9:37
Finnish Meteorological Institute has participated in a new study that shows that plant leaf uptake of mercury lowers global air pollution. The researchers found that the biological mercury pump seizes half of all global mercury emissions caused by humans.
20.3.2018 9:27
This year we have an exceptionally large amount of snow in the entire Northern Hemisphere. The Arctic Meteorology Summit in Levi discusses weather phenomena in the Arctic region.
16.3.2018 15:01
Two Finnish Arctic experts are joining forces to provide satellite-based ice information for their customers operating in the polar seas.
14.3.2018 12:57
The Arctic Council will gather in Levi on 22-23 March 2018 for Senior Arctic Officials’ meeting, to address the issues of meteorological cooperation and connectivity, both critical in the Arctic.
9.3.2018 15:30
A railway routing to the Arctic Ocean via Oulu, Rovaniemi and Kirkenes is the option that a new task force by Finnish and Norwegian authorities will examine further.
7.3.2018 14:35
Finnish SAR satellite manufacturer ICEYE today announced an agreement with Kongsberg Satellite Service to purchase synthetic aperture radar satellite tasking and data from ICEYE.
7.3.2018 8:00
A tanker has run aground off the Oulu coast, and heavy fuel oil has spilled at sea. This frightening scenario is the starting point for an international Arctic oil recovery exercise at the Bay of Bothnia.
2.3.2018 15:44
ARCTIC STORIES Finland’s northernmost Pride festival is painting the city of Rovaniemi in rainbow colours this weekend with events ranging from roller derby to danceoke.
2.3.2018 10:40
Compared to recent years, this winter has been very challenging for sea transport along the Finnish coastline and at sea. Nine icebreakers now assist marine traffic.
22.2.2018 10:48
ARCTIC STORIES The Arctic Design week brings designers and businesspeople together in Rovaniemi for the 10th time. The event promises unique opportunities to learn about sustainable design.
15.2.2018 11:57
Mining company Agnico Eagle Finland has announced an expansion investment at its Kittilä gold mine of approximately 160 million euros.
15.2.2018 11:45
WORDS FROM THE EDITOR: The railroad tracks running northwards from Rovaniemi or from Kolari will soon dominate the headlines.
12.2.2018 16:21
Black carbon is a major contributor to climate change. It causes almost a quarter of the warming in the Arctic region. A recently released Finnish animated video tells about ways of mitigating problems relating to black carbon.
2.2.2018 13:37
ARCTIC STORIES: By midwinter, Finland’s 187 888 lakes and much of the Baltic Sea are covered with ice. Beneath the blanket of ice, you will find wellbeing, fresh delicacies and even start-up money.
30.1.2018 13:26
ARCTIC STORIES: Porokello is a smart traffic service designed to warn about reindeer on the road. The number of reindeer accidents is already going down.
16.1.2018 11:06
Is it possible to ensure safe automated transport in difficult weather conditions. Developers, researchers and regulators gathered in Muonio to tackle this and related issues.
12.1.2018 10:50
The launch of ICEYE-X1 sent the first ever under 100 kg SAR satellite into orbit. Making further history, ICEYE also successfully established communications with the 70 kg satellite.
12.1.2018 10:33
Finnish Meteorological Institute and University of Oulu will increase space research activities and intensify co-operation with the Sodankylä Space Campus.
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