Commander of Finnish Jaeger Brigade Keeps His Guard Up, but Doesn’t Think Russia Will Attack Sodankylä (High North News): Russia is unpredictable, but unlikely to cross the threshold of NATO's Article 5, says Marko Kivelä, Commander of the Finnish Jaeger Brigade. "At the same time, it is best to be prepared and take measures to avoid such scenarioes," he underscores.
Nordic Defense Ministers Met in Lapland: Updated NORDEFCO With New Agreement New measures are bolstering Nordic defense cooperation. Gathered in Rovaniemi, the Nordic defense ministers signed a revised NORDEFCO Memorandum of Understanding – and discussed stronger joint efforts within air defense and the defense industry.
Nordic Defense Ministers Met in Lapland: Updated NORDEFCO With New Agreement New measures are bolstering Nordic defense cooperation. Gathered in Rovaniemi, the Nordic defense ministers signed a revised NORDEFCO Memorandum of Understanding – and discussed stronger joint efforts within air defense and the defense industry.
Finland Welcomes New EU Commissioner: Focus On Regions Bordering Russia The European Commission Executive Vice-President, Raffaele Fitto, is visiting Finland this week. "We will discuss the situation in Eastern and Northern Finland and ways to boost vitality," says Petteri Orpo, the Finnish Prime Minister.
Finland to Organize EU Leaders Summit in Lapland “Europe has to take greater responsibility for its own security," says Finland's PM Petteri Orpo. This weekend, he will host minister colleagues from EU countries and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in Northern Finland, near the border with Russia.
NATO Fighter Jets Practice Arctic Highway Landings For the first time, US Air Force fifth-generation fighter jets and German Eurofighter jets have proved their ability to use European highways as runways. The jets practiced landing on a strip of road of about 30 metres wide in the region of Lapland, Finland, as part of exercise Baana 24, making defence history.
Record Visitation Expected for Winter Tourism in Northern Finland Tourism in Finnish Lapland is expected to increase significantly this winter. The number of visitors from Europe, USA, and South-Asia is rising.
Will Invest 400 Million Euros in New Textile Factory in Finnish Lapland The Finnish company Infinited Fiber Company plans to invest €400 million in a new textile fiber factory in Kemi, Lapland. The factory will be located at the site of the town's closed paper mill.
