Tag: Reindeer
Right now: The UN’s climate report is being presented
Only a very rapid reduction in climate emissions can ensure that the entire planet will be able to live well in the future as well, according to the major summary report presented by the UN climate panel IPCC today. The time to meet the targets in the Paris Agreement is running out, says Markku Rummukainen, […]
Fun activities on your next trip to Finland
Skiing and snowboarding in Lapland Lapland is a winter wonderland that offers the world’s best skiing and snowboarding experiences. Lapland is popular thanks to its abundant, uninterrupted snow tourist attraction for people interested in outdoor activities. Skiing and snowboarding are popular pastimes in Lapland, and many resorts offer slopes suitable for all skill levels. There […]
See: Reindeer racing season heats up in northern Finland
Competitors compete in the Reindeer King competition at the beginning of April.
Noma and the emperor’s new clothes
Yesterday one Article came out in the Times of London, where Farrah Storr described her latest trip to Noma. She hated it. In 2021, Noma again won the award for the world’s best restaurant. The establishment, led by the ever-foraging René Redzepi, has gone from strength to strength since it opened in 2003. People swoon […]
Hate in the mountains
21-year-old Evelina is a Sami reindeer herder in a village in Oviksfjällen in Jämtland. Evelina says that she has experienced prejudice since she was a child and that her parents warned her about what could happen when she posts publicly on social media. – But still, I was very shocked when I encountered that first […]
Lapland’s snow-free tourism focuses on the midnight sun and autumn colors
The tourism industry’s long-term goal is to increase Lapland’s reputation as a summer destination and improve the accessibility of Lapland’s destinations through new flights. All major tourist areas in Lapland, including Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Pohjoinen-Lappi and Ruka-Kuusamo, as well as Visit Finland, which promotes international tourism nationwide, are involved in the development of summer tourism. […]
Less hunting and higher license fees
The Environmental Protection Agency, in an official statement published on its website, announced this year’s limit of reindeer hunting. The number of animals that can be hunted decreased compared to the previous year, while the price for a hunting license increased. This year it will be possible to hunt 901 animals, 475 females and 426 […]
Jon Henrik Fjällgren: This will be my last time in Melodifestivalen!
Jon Henrik Fjällgren: I go all in with this song – I wanted a little before if I was going to be in the competition again. I’m really a loner, so after this I won’t be able to join in again. I’m going all in with this song. Now is the time. “Where You Are […]
NATO negotiator on deadlock, listening party leaders, “City in light”
NATO talks in limbo Continued talks about the NATO issue with Sweden are pointless in the current situation, according to Turkey. At the same time, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that Sweden is in the most serious security policy situation since the Second World War. What does Sweden’s chief negotiator, the diplomat and […]
This Swedish city is literally busy moving its site – TheMayor.EU
This Swedish city is literally busy moving its location Kiruna is to be rebuilt further east, one building at a time Kiruna is a small Swedish town located 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, which recently entered the news as the host of the opening event for the Swedish Presidency of the Council of […]
The bear hunting quota was cut by a third
Finland’s bear hunting quota will be reduced by about a third this year. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has set the quota for the coming season at just under 350 bears, compared to 460 last year. The hunting season lasts from August 20 to the end of October. In recent years, more slaughter permits […]
Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson (S): New nuclear power may be needed
According to Sweden’s climate goals, we will not have any net emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere by 2045. In northern Sweden, a conversion industry is growing with, among other things, battery factories and production of stainless steel. Industries will require huge amounts of electricity to replace fossil energy in production. Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson says […]
Planetary health, shrinking wild salmon stocks and the happiest country in the world: Finland in the World Press
The Snowchange team taught the villagers about the area, its wetland ecosystem and how best to take care of it. The Milky Way wetland was successfully regenerated, creating a safe haven for biodiversity and at the same time transforming the wetland over time from a carbon source to a carbon sink. Prior to the project, […]
Right now: Message about the Kallak mine
Minister of Trade and Industry Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson is holding a press conference due to a decision on the mine in Kallak. The mine has been the subject of criticism as it is to be located on land used by Sami for grazing for reindeer.
Finnish businessman arrested in London, sustained fine dining and Pegasus spy attack: Finland at World Press
The man had ordered another passenger to “return to his own country” in the British Airways lounge at London Heathrow Airport. Markku Tynkkynen69, also told his travel companion Jain Wu that “the Chinese are arrogant.” He told Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court he was “shocked” because Mr Wu was sitting in his seat. “On 11/11/2021 at around […]
The mining battle in Kallak
On one side is British Beowulf who wants to start mining ore in reindeer grazing land. The mining company promises iron for climate change as well as jobs and tax money for Jokkmokk, which many believe is a dying municipality. On the other side are the long-struggling Sami villages who believe that a mine on […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: End of pandemic, shortage of school nurses, wolf hunt and goalkeeper scandal
Helsingin sanomat newspaper reported Tuesday opinions Jussi SaneAn employee at THL who is currently consulting with the World Health Organization. He said the pandemic will continue for as long as people believe in it, but the burden on health systems – a crucial indicator in his view – has begun to diminish and we are […]
The mystery of Helsinki escaped, which was identified as the Finnish deer
The animal caught running around Helsinki at the beginning of January has been identified as a wild Finnish deer, Korkeasaari Zoo said on Thursday. The animal was originally suspected to be an ordinary reindeer that is semi-domesticated and a pastoral product in northern and eastern Finland. The nearest shepherd’s place is more than 600 km […]
Pororeki, Eurovision candidates and nasal Covid-19 spray against all variations: Finland at World Press
He wrote in his video “When the price of petrol was 2e / liter and you live in Lapland, where there is a long distance everywhere,” the application spread. “How many carrots per kilometer does that model get?” asked for a comment. The field is driven by its reindeer-powered sledge in traditional Luuhka – a […]
The DNA test decides the future of Helsinki’s young migratory reindeer
The young reindeer, who was caught by Helsinki police wandering a busy highway a few days ago, enjoyed themselves at the Korkeasaari Zoo on Monday, where the expected DNA test results will help decide where the animal will be sent. The reindeer were taken to the zoo’s wildlife hospital after police arrested him on Saturday. […]
The Finnish film is not only about the Golden Globe gong
finnish film Title No. 6, directed by Juho Kuosmanen, did not win the Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film at a quiet awards ceremony on Sunday night. This year’s award went instead to a Japanese film Drive My Car. Title No. 6 however, is still nominated for Best International Feature Film at the […]
Helsinki police catch escaped reindeer
Helsinki police have caught a reindeer roaming the Hague area on a Friday afternoon in the Hague area. Additional observations of the animal had been reported to the police later in the day on Friday and also on Saturday morning. In the tweet pictured below, police said they were caught "tired refugee" in the capital’s […]
A herd of reindeer is visiting Djúpivogur
The reindeer herd was filmed on Monday in Djúpivogur in the eastern fjords. As reported by mbl.is, Grétar Örn Guðmundsson, who lives in Reykjavik, was visiting his parents-in-law when he noticed the reindeer. It was a unique experience for him. “The people of Djúpivogur are so used to seeing reindeer in the city that it […]
See: Reindeer jogging in the Helsinki region
Helsinki police are trying to catch a reindeer roaming the wooded area of Hämeenlinnanväylä in the Hague area of the capital. "It has apparently been identified as a bona fide reindeer, which probably means it is someone’s pet," said Lili Schatz, communications specialist from the Helsinki Police. Police urged motorists on Twitter to be careful […]
Adjudication of the Santa Claus contest
The competition for the portrait of Santa Claus has been resolved. All the submitted works are fantastic, but you had to choose something. The deliberations lasted three days, and below we present the results, i.e. the list of winners: Castiel, 10 years old – a beautifully made, very time-consuming work of Ania Rebekah, 7 years […]
BBC: Thousands of reindeer lost in Lapland
The BBC says thousands of reindeer have disappeared from Finnish Lapland. The animals have wandered up to 100 miles to graze their food – lichen – covered under a layer of ice. The lichen is trapped under a layer of ice as the early snowfall melts and freezes as the temperature drops. Weather patterns and […]
See: Santa Claus and his reindeer set off from snowy Lapland
Exclusive footage recorded by Yle once again revealed that the bearded, red-dressed Santa Claus was about to share joy and gifts around the world on Wednesday, a couple of days before Christmas Eve. According to sources familiar to the iconic character’s workshop, Santa is leaving well in advance of the schedule to make sure he […]
Hell or Hallelujah? Do not let the corona kiss goodbye to another Christmas!
Last year, many of the traditional Christmas markets in Copenhagen were canceled. Theater performances and concerts of ‘Trade Messiah’ were also impossible. A corona lockdown from December 9 made it impossible to go out for a drink or a meal, and it was rarer to see Santa Claus than moments of sunshine. It was as […]
Among these festive markets, there could be the gem that makes this a completely classic Christmas
We can not vouch for all these Christmas markets. Some of them are screaming and cross-border vulgar, selling last year’s almonds and mulled wine stuffed at the pet store. But among this line-up could be the market where you buy one of your best Christmas gifts ever! Could be the next Fabergé You know the […]
OTI: Improving car safety behind the drastic reduction in deer and collision deaths
Last year, the authorities registered a total of 1,527 road accidents involving deer in Finland. Three people died in the accident, one motorist and two motorcyclists. More than a dozen people die in deer or deer accidents on Finnish roads in the 1990s, but recently the number has fallen between one and four. The decrease […]
Culture Round-Up: Comes to you like a kamikaze
Indiewire is full of praise for the performance of Marie Reuther in the new HBO Max series ‘Kamikaze’, which is just one of three Danish-language series published by streaming services this autumn, which consolidates the country’s reputation as a producer of quality TV. ‘Chestnut Man’ (‘The Chestnut Man’) was a popular Netflix release in September, […]
The ministry proposes slaughtering 20 wolves
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is preparing a permit that will allow 20 wolves to be slaughtered next year. In a statement issued on Monday, the ministry said the permit is intended to ensure a balance between a viable wolf population and meeting the needs of people in wandering areas. "Hunting regulates the growth […]
The ministry proposes slaughtering 20 wolves
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is preparing a permit that will allow 20 wolves to be slaughtered next year. In a statement issued on Monday, the ministry said the permit is intended to ensure a balance between a viable wolf population and meeting the needs of people in wandering areas. "Hunting regulates the growth […]
The surveillance camera records the bears marching into hibernation
Kainuu Border Guard on Friday has tweeted a picture it had taken of the bear’s mother and four puppies walking along the lake shore to sleep. Jouko Kinnunen, The captain of the Vartius border crossing on the Finnish – Russian border, tweeted the picture. "Sometimes technical surveillance takes great pictures of nature and animals," he […]
Exotic spots to eat in Helsinki: Delicious and unique!
There’s every chance that after dining at one of the following spots, you’d prefer to indulge in some downtime via other pursuits. More information on some new gaming options in Helsinki (and Finland in general) can be found by clicking here. First question to ask yourself as a traveller: how much should I budget to […]
The government provides EUR 6 million in support to reindeer herders
The government has proposed compensation to reindeer herders for severe snow conditions in the winter of 2019-2020. The six-million-euro package is the first time the government has compensated shepherds for damage caused by natural forces. According to the Sámi Parliament and the Reindeer Husbandry Association, the number is not enough. According to the association, reindeer […]
“Feels like we stumbled on the finish line”
There are many indications that the Sami Parliament will continue to be governed by the parties that want hunting and fishing rights to be primarily associated with reindeer husbandry. This means that the party Jakt och fiskesami, which received 37 percent of the votes in the election, will continue to be in opposition. “Yes, it […]
The largest party seems to be gaining some influence
The opposition party Hunting and Fishing Sami received 37.6 percent of the vote in the election to the Sami Parliament. Despite this, it seems that the current political coalition can remain as they have 16 of 31 seats together. “If the Hunting and Fishing Sami gain greater influence over the Sami Parliament than they have […]
The Lapland Council rejects plans for a controversial Arctic railway line
The Lapland Regional Council has voted to draw up regional development plans for Northern Lapland. It included the controversial Arctic Railway from Rovaniemi to Kirkenes, Norway. The line was predicted to pass through the traditional Sámi lands of the indigenous peoples of Finland, which raised fears that it would damage Sámi culture and reindeer husbandry. […]
Reindeer herders are denied preschool places in two municipalities
Due to reindeer husbandry, having preschool places in two different municipalities is not possible in Vindeln, despite the fact that it is a Sami administrative municipality. Sophia Rehnfjäll has been told that she must cancel her preschool place for her daughter in Vindeln if she is to have a preschool place in Ammarnäs, in Sorsele […]
Large differences in equality between Sami
Female Sami are more well-educated but under-represented in, among other things, reindeer husbandry, Sami organizations and Sami politics. It shows a survey of gender equality that the Sami Parliament has done on behalf of the government. Gender equality is also an important issue for voters in the Sami parliamentary election. “It is good that we […]
Land issues divide the political parties ahead of the Sami parliamentary election
On Sunday, there is an election to the Sami Parliament, which is the elected parliament and state authority that will work for a living Sami culture in Sweden. An issue that divides the political parties is who will decide on hunting and fishing on reindeer pastures. “Sami outside reindeer husbandry sometimes live on mercy,” says […]
The Reindeer Husbandry Act will be reviewed – welcomed by the Sami Parliament
The Reindeer Husbandry Act will now be reviewed by a parliamentary committee. It happens after the Supreme Court’s decision last year that Girja’s Sami village in Norrbotten and not the county administrative board has the right to decide who is allowed to hunt and fish in its areas. The government announced early after the ruling […]
Record interest in the Sami Parliamentary election
In less than a month, it is time for the Sami parliamentary election, where just over 9,000 Sami can vote for their politicians. Despite the relatively small influence of Parliament, the interest is record high in the elections on 16 May. Two of the most important issues are reindeer husbandry and Sami rights, says Ragnhild […]
Prince Philip’s visit to Akureyri – memories
Prince Philip visited the northern town on July 1, 1964. He flew from Reykjavík on a Dakota plane called “Gullfaxi”, a machine owned by Flugfélag Íslands (Icelandic Aviation Association) in “the worst rainstorm that can happen in Akureyri this summer,” reports the Morgunblaðið newspaper. The machine landed at the airport in Akureyri at 20:00. Straight […]
Giant bear shot after protection hunt
A large bear, which despite having just stepped out of the den weighed a full 263 kilos, was shot on Thursday in the Bräcke area. This is since the county administrative board in Jämtland County last week granted protection hunting for the bear because it is said to have hunted and killed reindeer belonging to […]
Difficult to investigate animal cruelty to reindeer
It is unusual for a person to be suspected of animal cruelty by reindeer. This is despite the fact that reindeer herders often testify that reindeer are tormented and ill. This is what Åsa Larsson-Blind, union chairman of the Swedish Sami national federation, says. Now she hopes that the person in Pajala – who is […]
Greenlanders against mining project fight to the last before elections
The rare earths contain radioactive substances such as uranium and thorium. And Urani Naamik fears that the project, if implemented, will pollute nature for years. – We have lived here for thousands of years. And our ancestors have not polluted the country. – And we will not pass on a polluted country with polluted nature […]
Here they are nominated for the Swedish Radio Short Story Award 2021
Time to vote for your favorite short story! It is now clear which five short stories have been nominated for the Swedish Radio Short Story Prize 2021. It is the listeners who decide who wins. Here you can vote starting March 29 and even April 18. Karin Smirnoff, Gustav Tegby, Simon Issát Marainen, Björn Runge […]
Ikea’s wind farm clashes with the reindeer herding industry
Ikea’s wind farm in Härjedalen has made it more difficult for the reindeer herding industry, according to new research from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. At the same time, a review of Vetenskapsradion Klotet shows shortcomings in the data for how the park received its permit. In 2010, a wind power developer submits a […]
Researcher: “Serious deficiencies in knowledge about biodiversity”
To understand how viable plant and animal life is, and what significance it has for us humans, knowledge of the number of species or ecosystems is not enough. The variation that exists within a species is also important, but the significance of such variation is underestimated, according to the authors of two independent overviews of […]
Sameby is sued for millions
About fifty landowners in western Härjedalen demand millions from the Sami village Ruvhten Sijte. Sami village chairman Marcus Rensberg understands the landowners’ demands, but thinks they are wrong: “Well, I understand that they want their money, but I think they have directed the issue in the wrong direction. I think they should direct it towards […]
Desirable with knowledge of the reindeer for veterinarians in the reindeer husbandry areas
It is desirable that veterinarians in the reindeer husbandry areas have knowledge of the reindeer and can treat them, but there is no coercion and no obligation either, says the Swedish Board of Agriculture’s chief veterinarian Håkan Henrikson. However, district veterinarians have an obligation to treat all pets in Sweden. “If you have a veterinary […]
Strong expansion of wind power is expected throughout the country
The amount of electricity that comes from wind power may need to quadruple compared to today, if we are to achieve the climate goals. An extensive expansion will need to be done in all parts of the country, Klotet reports in this week’s section. Maria Stenkvist works with wind power at the Swedish Energy Agency. […]
Celebrate National Day – despite the pandemic: “The flag will go up”
February 6 is the Sami national day – but it will be different this year due to the corona pandemic. Instead of a gala celebration, Lycksele’s seniors are offered a luxury lunch with reindeer meat and dessert. “Symbolically, it is the most important day we have – the flag will go up!”, Says Nicklas Danielsen, […]
Olympic offer, ski distribution and virtual driving skills: Finland in the world press
It has a clear warning about the dangers of global warming. If Salla has a suitable venue for the Summer Olympics in 12 years, mitigating climate change has apparently failed. The city of Lahti was also in the news this week when it introduced the world’s first urbanization sharing initiative. The city of Southern Finland, […]
Border congestion is possible when Sweden tightens entry rules
Congestion is expected on Finland’s land border with Sweden as the country prepares to impose stricter entry restrictions. From 00.01 to 6 February, passengers must present evidence of a negative coronavirus test up to 48 hours old. The border crossing point between Tornio and Haparanda was congested on Thursday night when Finns rushed to visit […]
Protection hunt for lynx outside Stugun
The County Administrative Board of Jämtland has granted protection hunting for a lynx on land north of Stugun which Jijnjevaerie Sami village uses for winter grazing. According to the Sami village, traces of lynx have been seen in an area where the Sami village has 1,500 reindeer and one reindeer is said to have been […]
Large wind farms can come into conflict with the reindeer herding industry
LKAB’s investment in large wind farms, which the company’s fossil-free extraction of iron ore requires, may come into conflict with the reindeer herding industry. Svante Axelsson, national coordinator for fossil-free Sweden, sees no major problems with placing them. “Reindeer husbandry is dependent on contiguous pastures and there are not that large areas left,” says Åsa […]
Right now
The reindeer owners in Idre Sami village are hit hard by the changing weather and the ice crust that forms and makes it difficult for the reindeer to find food. SMHI reports a record warm November, and December has so far offered cold nights and rainy days. In the worst case, the reindeer must be […]
Donald Trump moves to Finland!
It’s perfect for me. First of all, Finland is not one of those ** countries. It doesn’t have a luxurious president like Fancy Pants Macron or a source such as Angela Merkel. I have seen photographs of top politicians, and most of them show “Charlie’s angels”. When you think about it, many Finnish women look […]
Hunting and fishing Sami want a Sami beam
A special code should be established in the Swedish law which, among other things, regulates the Sami rights instead of the current reindeer husbandry law. This is what the opposition parties Hunting and Fishing Sami and the Landspartiet Swedish Sami think in their opinion ahead of the forthcoming revision of the Reindeer Husbandry Act. Håkan […]
As great risk of infection on reindeer separations as football matches
The reindeer differences are to be compared with football matches where many gather. The risks of spreading Covid 19 are therefore high, according to infection control doctor Anders Nystedt, Norrbotten region. People with symptoms should not be included in the differences, no matter how important they are considered to be. “Outdoors, the risk is less, […]
Right now
The regional hospitality industry has managed the corona pandemic relatively well, compared to international tourist destinations. But inexperienced tourists also bring negative consequences. “Reindeer calves in Stekenjokk get stressed and die when tourists want to take selfies,” said Linda Lundmark, associate professor at Umeå University, at a seminar on Monday.
Possible traces of Neanderthals: Wilder than the Golden Horns
The history of Denmark may have to be rewritten if the work thesis of a group of researchers holds true. In the slopes at Ejby Klint near Isefjord between Roskilde and Holbæk, archaeologists from Roskilde Museum and the National Museum have found traces that may have originated from Neanderthals. They have found 120,000-year-old seashells and […]
The nominees for the August Prize are …
Debutants and veterans, epic works and a collection of short stories, blackness and beauty. It is now clear which books will be nominated for the August Prize. Nominated for Swedish Fiction Book of the Year “Memory wires”, Carola Hansson, Albert Bonniers Förlag Nazism is on the rise in Germany in the 1930s. In the densely […]
Northern exposure to the global crisis
The decline in tourism due to travel restrictions is one of the problems that directly threatens the existence of some businesses. Dozens of dog safari and sledge companies in northern Finland are now struggling to feed thousands of Huskies in business. These dogs, which were used mainly to pull packed sleighs from tourists, are now […]
Suspected poaching: “This time it must be enough”
Matti Blind-Berg, chairman of Girja’s Sami village, found out on Sunday that three of the Sami village’s reindeer had been shot, Sameradion & SVT Sápmi reports. Slaughter remains have been found in the areas around the village of Äijävaara in Gällivare municipality. It was last in February that the Sami village found poached reindeer in […]
Watch out for migratory deer and deer during the Finnish hunting season
This has also increased the number of traffic accidents, especially in southern Finland, where driving is highest. Statistics from Pohjola Insurance show that the probability of encountering a deer is highest in South Savo, Lapland, Kainuu, South Ostrobothnia and North Karelia. – Last year, the average compensation for animal collisions was around € 2,400, which […]
Hard blow to the reindeer industry when the demand for reindeer meat decreases
Reindeer owners are worried about not being able to sell their reindeer when the slaughterhouses have large stocks of meat left from last year. And several Sami villages, mainly in Norrbotten, are reported to have fewer reindeer to slaughter instead. “It is a very hard blow for the reindeer herding industry,” says Roland Sandgren, CEO […]
The hospital warns of possible exposures in Tampere nightclubs
On Tuesday, Tampere University Hospital (Tays) warned of possible coronavirus exposures in three nightclubs in the southern center last weekend. The hospital reported on Twitter that the person diagnosed with the coronavirus spent several hours in three facilities on Saturday night, Sept. 5. At 23–2, the person was at Ranta and Reindeer, in two restaurant-nightclubs […]
After Girjasdomen – the reindeer husbandry law is reviewed
The government has invited digital factual councils and meetings prior to the review of reindeer husbandry legislation – the purpose is to obtain views before drawing up directives for the inquiry. The current reindeer husbandry law dates from 1971 and needs to be adapted to the current social structure and the Supreme Court’s ruling in […]
