Finn completes African challenge for mountain gorillas
Finn Jyri Reinikka has completed his 800km run in Africa to raise awareness about the plight of the mountain gorilla. The Hameenlinna resident said he...
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Lapland loses millions due to poor air connections
Lapland loses out on millions of euros in tourism money each year because of poor flight connections, a Lapland Regional Council study has shown.
Whale beer ban pleases environmentalists
Environmentalists have welcomed the news that a controversial whale meal beer has been banned by Icelandic authorities.
Princess Madeleine to give birth in the US
Princess Madeleine of Sweden will give birth in the US, announced Swedish Royal Court chief Svante Lindqvist.
The Independent features new hotel in Iceland as part of hotels for 2014 travel article
British publication The Independent has featured the new hotel in Iceland, Stracta Hotel, as part of its hotels for 2014 travel article, which is set ...
Finland: More Russian tourists heading to Estonia
Many Russian tourists now appearing to be travelling to Estonia rather than Finland, according to research and analysis centre TAK.
Dead cows found washed up on Sweden and Denmark beaches
Dead cows have been found washed up on beaches in Sweden and Denmark, with authorities in the dark about how they ended up in the ocean.
Overnight hotel stays increase in Iceland
Overnight stays in hotels in Iceland were up by 20 per cent in November compared to the same month a year earlier.