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Mining conflicts are as old as mining
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.
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Snow-how makes a difference
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.
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Practical Arctic partnerships
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.
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Environment ministers explore common solutions
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.
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Speaking up for the Arctic environment
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.
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Arctic meetings in good conscience
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.
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The Rovaniemi Process: The Beginning of the Arctic Era
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.
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Cooperation at the external borders of the EU relaunched
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.
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Arctic parliamentarians call for better digital services
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.
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Finding ways for the environment to cope with climate change
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.
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Women step forward in the Arctic
5.9.2018 9:49
ARCTIC STORIES Gosia Smieszek and Tahnee Prior want to hear women’s voices in the Arctic debate.
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Unique experiences through a camera lens
30.8.2018 14:38
ARCTIC STORIES Beyond Arctic takes visitors to shoot great photos of the extraordinary sceneries in Lapland.
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Minister Berner: Arctic connections are related to Finland’s global position
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.
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Warm temperature records broken in July
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.
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Play and exercise are serious business for Lappset
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.
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Sustainable Arctic tourism
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?
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Polar libraries thrive on cooperation
11.6.2018 16:47
Polar library experts gather in Rovaniemi this week. Cooperation is the key to effective information management.
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Salmon rivers connect Finland to the Arctic Sea
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.
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Arctic Economic Council worried about protectionism
4.6.2018 13:34
The Arctic Economic Council (AEC) expresses its concern regarding the recent signs of increased protectionism in global trade. It may have negative cumulative effects on Arctic trade.
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Arctic is high - on all agendas
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.
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Cool surprises on the football pitch
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.
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Authorities and researchers seek solutions to Arctic navigation
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.
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All figures upwards in Finnish Arctic Business
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.
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Wealth from wood
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.
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Stay in the loop with Arctic Finland
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.
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