Lapland

Tourism

TOURISM

Air France to open Paris-Lapland route during winter season

The Nomad Today 8/23/21

Two weekly flights will connect Paris and Rovaniemi from 4 December

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Video: Spring has come to the Arctic Circle

The Nomad Today 5/26/21

In Lapland the ice on the rivers Ounasjoki and Kemijoki has melted, snow is gone and the nature is being reborn, the birds have returned and the baby reindeer are taking their first steps. Soon it…

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Police investigate alleged health crimes for skipping Covid isolation

The Nomad Today 3/30/21

In one case, an employer realized that the coronavirus negative test certificate provided by the employee was forged and reported it to the police.

Tourism

RESTRICTIONS TIGHTENED

Government fears foreign tourists spread coronavirus in Lapland

The Nomad Today 12/11/20

Sanna Marin's cabinet issued a decree to further limit bar and restaurant activity in Lapland due to the expected arrival of "tens of thousands of tourists from other countries" to celebrate…

LAPLAND

4 arrested for Tornio bomb attack

The Nomad Today 8/14/20

Police are seeking information on the movements between Tornio and Kemi of a red car that night.

Finland

TO COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS

Finland reopens 3 airports

The Nomad Today 8/11/20

Tampere airport is also planning on reopening its doors to passengers in September.

Finland

Missing 16-year-old found in Lapland

The Nomad Today 8/10/20

The police thanked all the citizens who gave clues to find him.

Finland

16-year-old missing in Lapland

The Nomad Today 8/5/20

He has not returned to his place of residence since 27 July.

Finland

IN LAPLAND

Police rule out terrorist motive in Tornio bomb attack

The Nomad Today 8/5/20

Investigators seek tips and eyewitnesses accounts about several vehicles and people seen near the scene of explosion.

Finland

IN LAPLAND

Bomb explodes under Finnish Border Guard car

The Nomad Today 8/4/20

The explosive was detonated at 00:50 on Tuesday 4 August on Aarnintie street.

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Border reopening under midnight sun in Lapland

The Nomad Today 6/18/20

Reopening the border has some peculiarities in the remote lands of the Arctic Circle, where daylight shines 24 hours a day. On Monday 15 June at 00:00, a Finnish border guard officer dismantles a…

Tourism

Video: border reopening under midnight sun in Lapland

The Nomad Today 6/18/20

Reopening the border has some peculiarities in the remote lands of the Arctic Circle.

Coronavirus

Restrictions on people over 70 should be lifted, expert doctor says

The Nomad Today 5/7/20

Staying indoors and avoiding physical human contact can have some unwanted side effects that are only visible later.

Finland

Lapland airport seeks new owner to avoid closure

The Nomad Today 5/5/20

Located in deep Lapland, Enontekiö airport has been mainly used for charter flights in winter, particularly by British tourists willing to experience the wild north. The end of scheduled flights and…

Tourism

Tourism sank 48% in March due to coronavirus restrictions

The Nomad Today 4/9/20

Overnight stays by foreign visitors declined by 47% in Lapland and by 59% in Helsinki region.

Tourism

Overnight stays of foreign tourists in Lapland grow by 10%

The Nomad Today 2/27/20

Chines tourists were the third largest group of visitors to Finland in January.

Finland

Avalanche warnings in Lapland

The Nomad Today 2/23/20

People from Central Finland will enjoy their winter vacation this week. Authorities listed six mountainous areas where human-triggered avalanches are probable.

Finland

Finland to show its "most significant weapon systems" to OSCE countries

The Nomad Today 2/11/20

An international visit has been organized to Lapland Air Command and Jaeger Brigade. Invitations have been sent to 56 countries, including the Russian Federation and other former Soviet republics.

Finland

NATIONAL DAY

Who are the Sámi people?

Eric Lipchis 2/5/20

The only indigenous people of the European Union are mostly unknown throughout the world. Read in this article about their origin, customs, and the discrimination exerted on them throughout history.…

Coronavirus

First coronavirus case confirmed in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/29/20

According to health authorities, there are about 15 other people who have been potentially exposed to the infection.