Fishing in Finnish Lapland The amendments to the fishing regulations in the River Tenojoki for summer 2022, agreed with Norway, were confirmed by a Government decree. The amended regulations apply to fishing Read More
10 Reasons to Travel to Lapland During Springtime In the first week of my arrival, I asked all the Finnish natives the same question: What is your favourite season of the year? Read More
In its meeting on Wednesday 2 February, the Government was briefed on the current epidemiological situation, discussed updates to its COVID-19 strategy and assessed the lifting of restrictions. The Government also decided Read More
The Government has extended the validity of the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The restrictions on the use of the COVID-19 passport Read More
Internal border control, which was reinstated for traffic between Finland and all Schengen countries at the end of December, will end on 31 January. In contrast, restrictions on external border traffic will Read More
On Tuesday 18 January, the Government held an extensive discussion on the need to update the COVID-19 strategy in response to changes in the situation caused by the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Read More
Restrictions on entry remain largely unchanged until 31 January Internal border control will continue and the restrictions on entry will remain largely unchanged until 31 January. However, some exemptions will be made Read More
On 16 December 2021, the Government has granted EUR 300,000 for Utsjoki to support the sustainable growth and vitality of the area. The funding granted to the Regional Council of Lapland is intended Read More
In line with the Government decision of 16 December, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue and health security measures will be tightened as of 20 December. The decision Read More
Finland Restrictions on external border will continue Restrictions on external border traffic will continue as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread. Despite the increase in vaccination coverage, there is still a risk Read More