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5 months ago

Two Finnish entries in the running for Comedy Wildlife Photography Award

A grinning bear and a red-throated diver’s water landing are Finland’s representatives in the annual international photo competition.
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5 months ago

Finland’s Saimaa ringed seal populations continue to grow

Saimaa ringed seals are among the most endangered seals in the world.
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5 months ago

Association of current and former employees buy bankrupt Ähtäri Zoo for 1 euro

The deal means the new owners can continue to care for the animals on the former zoo’s premises.
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5 months ago

Furry paws take Finland’s nature photo of the year

The photographer behind the winning shot met his subject by chance.
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5 months ago

Finland sees decrease in elk-related car crashes, but accident black spots remain

While the number of incidents is falling, there are still on average about five road traffic accidents per day in Finland involving elk.
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5 months ago

Astronomy enthusiast captures spectacular footage of green fireball over Finland

Dozens of observations were registered with the Ursa Astronomical Association, from locations such as Vaasa, Seinäjoki, Lapua, and Kokkola.
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6 months ago

Yle’s popular Pentulive puppy stream returns for fifth season

This year the cameras will follow mother Muru, an English Springer Spaniel, and the early life stages of her 11 newborn pups until they are old enough to go to new homes.
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6 months ago

Wednesday’s papers: Brewing relief, big paper’s big decline, and an immigrant entrepreneur eyes dying Finnish tradition

A Vietnamese woman is breathing new life into the Finnish countryside, Helsingin Sanomat reports.
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6 months ago

Ministry: 65 wolves in the crosshairs this winter

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah (CD) said that she would seek to allow wolf hunting as of 1 January.
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6 months ago

Thursday’s papers: Why is Orpo going to DC? a teacher’s porn scandal, and late check-outs for geese

There is a good deal of speculation in Finland that the White House meeting could see a major business deal unfold.
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