High-security 200-kilometer fence to be built by Finland along border with Russia
The Finnish Border Guard has announced a plan to build a high-security 200-kilometer fence along the border between Finland and Russia after increased...
Two brothers in Sweden arrested for spying for Russia
Two brothers have been arrested and charged for spying for Russia for over a decade, both of whom were reported to have worked for Sweden’s secu...
New law passed in Finland for stronger fences across border with Russia
A new law has been passed in Finland to build stronger fences across the border with Russia, replacing the current border made of light wooden fences....
North Atlantic Wild Salmon in Danger
This passing week a meeting was held at the Ministry of Fisheries in Russia focusing on the status of wild salmon in the North Atlantic.
Norway and Russia team up for Arctic oil exploration
Norway’s state-owned Statoil firm has signed a deal with Russian oil giant Rosneft to explore the sea around the Arctic.
Finland-Russia border sees record traffic in 2011
The border of southeastern Finland and Russia saw a record number of crossings over the past year.
Ban on seal products extends further
The World Trade Organisation has been reassured by Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus that they will impose a ban on the import and export of seal skins f...
Finnish customs report increased drug smuggling to Russia
Officials in Finland are becoming concerned about an apparent increase in the amount of drugs being transported through the country to Russia.