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A rap festival near the Arctic Ocean delights crowds under the midnight sun

International · Lapland

A rap festival near the Arctic Ocean delights crowds under the midnight sun

55% Center coverage: 20 sources

UTSJOKI, Finland (AP) — It was well past midnight when Mihkku Laiti appeared on stage to perform at an open-air music festival in the Finnish village of Utsjoki, north of the Arctic circle. Despite the time, Lapland’s famous midnight sun was still up. During the summer months the sun doesn’t go down at all in Utsjoki, which is less than 50 kilometers (30 miles) from the Arctic Ocean. In the glow of blue spotlights, Laiti rapped while a crowd of …See the Story

Brain Surgeon Loses £14m Snowmobile Crash Claim After Text Messages Read in Court

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Brain Surgeon Loses £14m Snowmobile Crash Claim After Text Messages Read in Court

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

High-flying neurosurgeon Andrew Cannestra tried to sue McLaren Automotive Events Ltd, claiming the impact of the crash on his future earnings alone exceeds £14m.See the Story

Santa Sweats as Lapland Heatwave Makes Global News

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Santa Sweats as Lapland Heatwave Makes Global News

Coverage: 2 sources

Temperatures in Finnish Lapland have surged above 30 degrees Celsius this week, drawing international attention and triggering official heat warnings. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) has issued a heat advisory covering the region through the weekend. Forecast models suggest that Lapland’s all-time high temperature may be exceeded by Friday.See the Story

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A rap festival near the Arctic Ocean delights crowds under the midnight sun

KLM Adds Kittila Service in NW25 — AeroRoutes

Published at 2000PDT 17JUL25 / 0300GMT 18JUL25KLM today (17JUL25) announced new route launch to Finland, as the Skyteam member offers weekly service on Amsterdam – Kittila route. From 23NOV25 to 22MAR26, 737-800 aircraft to serve this route on Sundays.KL1261 AMS1220 – 1620KTT 73H 7KL1262 KTT1710 – 1920AMS 73H 7Lapland · Lapland See the Story

Firefox Gold Secures Massive $7M Financing to Launch Extensive Winter Drilling Campaign

Firefox Gold expands financing to $7M, enabling major drill programs at Mustajärvi and Sarvi projects. Learn how this funding accelerates winter exploration plans. Get details.Rovaniemi · Rovaniemi Read Article

When you can fly to Lapland from Dublin and Shannon this festive season

Only 160 sleeps left until Santa! Some people may think it's too early to plan for Christmas in July, but Ryanair is ahead of the curve when it comes to the festive season. Lapland is highly regarded as the perfect winter wonderland destination for children (and Christmas-loving adults!) around the world to visit the big man himself. Today's top videos Whether you are looking to chat with Santa Claus, go on a reindeer or husky sleigh ride, or s…Santa Claus · Rovaniemi Read Article

Finnish-Swedish Max Moberg Won the 300-Kilometer Ultra Race

The Finnish-Swedish ultra runner Max Moberg has won the ultra race Ylläs Nuts 300. It was the third time Moberg won the race.Lapland · Lapland Read Article

The One Who Bore the Skies Upon His Back

Almost three years ago, back in ye olden days when Finland hadn’t even become a NATO member yet, I wrote a post about the then-commander of the Finnish Air Force having floated the thought that we might need a C-130 Hercules-sized aircraft. The future of that idea, should it come to fruition, seemed rather clear. Norway and Denmark already operated the second-generation C-130J (Super) Hercules, with Sweden having an agreement for 2+2(+2) ex-Ital…NATO · Rovaniemi Read Article

The Fabulously Rich Oil Tycoon's Plane Arrived in Finland

The plane owned by Mukesh Ambani is currently scheduled to depart Rovaniemi at 8:40 p.m. According to Flightradar, which collects flight data, the luxury Boeing 737 MAX 9 plane owned by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani arrived in Rovaniemi from London at 7:01 p.m. The plane's estimated price is over $150 million.Rovaniemi · Rovaniemi Read Article

A Moped Hobby Turned an Oulu Student Into an Entrepreneur – “I Just Ordered Parts for a Shipping Container From the Middle East”

Eemil Luukkonen's company now has around 350 different moped spare parts in its range.Entrepreneurs · Lapland Read Article

Students Want to Study in Lapland, but Don't Live There – Check the Situation in Your Own City of Study

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The reasons for the decline in student numbers in Lapland include distance learning opportunities, a housing shortage, and a lack of jobs close to the field of study.Lapland · Lapland See the Story