Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, tourist groups pour into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle. They frolic in the snow, take a reindeer sleigh ride, sip a cocktail in an ice bar or even meet Saint Nick himself in the capital of … Read more
AS the sky turned pink between the snowy trees, our sleigh crunched the icy ground and my five-year-old babbled excitedly. We were blasting through a Lapland forest on a snowmobile-driven sledge as the sun rose, in search of Santa Claus. 5 It felt as if we had been living in a festive bubble for four … Read more
Rovaniemi, Finland — Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle. They frolic in the snow, take a reindeer sleigh ride, sip a cocktail in an ice bar or even meet Saint Nick … Read more
The party, which has dominated Swedish politics for a century, is now facing an alarming reality in old heartlands like Uddevalla, just over an hour’s drive north of Gothenburg on Sweden’s west coast: Blue-collar voters, and those who have come of age since the docklands’ heyday, have begun turning toward the political right for economic … Read more
KIDS were in tears as a Christmas Lapland trip became a holiday from hell — with no snow, a tied-up “angry reindeer” and a Santa who said: “I don’t even live here.” Families who forked out around £4,000 for a three-day “trip of a lifetime” to Kuusamo, in Finland, arrived to find what they describe … Read more
And while there was significant opposition to the plan among lawmakers last week in Europe’s now more polarized Parliament, the capitals were able to largely align with Brussels’ intention. To some who opposed it in the Parliament, the capitals’ vote is merely symbolic. “I regret the voting outcome in the Health Council regarding the smoke-free … Read more
“Most redundant services should be restored, and will hopefully not be affected further,” the company said. Finnish authorities are currently investigating the incident together with the network company, Transport and Communications Minister Lulu Ranne said on Tuesday. “We take the situation seriously,” she added. This latest disruption comes two weeks after an incident involving two … Read more
IF you’re looking for a steamy sauna session by the sea or a fish supper fit for kings, Helsinki is waiting for you. Often overlooked, the Nordic taste for fine art and luxury shopping makes for a Fin-tastic travel spot. 6 A gorgeous harbour on Suomenlinna island 6 Helsinki has much to offer, from vintage … Read more
Denmark’s navy said it was shadowing the ship, which is currently anchored in international waters between Denmark and Sweden. “From the Swedish side, we have had contact with the ship and China and stated that we want the ship to move towards Swedish waters,” Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Tuesday, while stressing that he was … Read more
As the festive season approaches, you may be considering a spontaneous holiday. What could be more appealing than a trip to one of the world’s happiest countries? If you’re unsure where that might be, it’s Finland. Finland has long been one of the globe’s most joyful nations, and nestled in its northernmost region is the … Read more
