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Sweden and Finland in 10 Days: The Nordic Circuit for Indian Travellers Chasing Wilderness and Design

Why This Pairing WorksSweden and Finland share a border, a similar climate, and a design culture built on the same premise, that beauty should be useful. But they are not the same country, and the differences are what make the circuit worth doing. Stockholm is a city of water and…

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In 1742, a Swedish astronomer proposed the centigrade temperature scale simplifying global scientific communication, weather tracking and metric alignment: How Anders Celsius invention changed the world?

In 1742, a Swedish astronomer proposed the centigrade temperature scale simplifying global scientific communication, weather tracking and metric alignment. Anders Celsius developed a 100-degree scale for measuring temperature with a mercury thermometer. His original scale was later reversed, creating the Celsius scale used in science, weather reports and daily temperature…

The Economic Times

Why a €20,000 gold bar has been hidden by a resort in Lapland – and how you can find it

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Lapland resort hides tiny €20,000 gold bar to attract summer tourists with treasure hunt

A local tourist office will release clues throughout summer bringing people closer and closer to the prize

The Independent UK

London, Berlin, Riga: AirBaltic expands winter schedule with new direct flights to Finnish Lapland

AirBaltic’s new connections to Finnish Lapland are expected to help showcase the region’s growing popularity as a prime winter ski and holiday destination.

Euronews

LaplandUK last-chance tickets drop today – here’s how to secure a spot

Here's everything you need to know, from ticket prices to what’s new for 2026

The Independent UK

Forget Lapland, you can explore Finland’s snowy wonderland just outside Helsinki

On Finland’s icy southeast archipelago, Annabel Grossman finds the perfect combination of outdoor adventure and a culture-filled, cosy city

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Visitors to Finland can chase Northern Lights for free in March with new Uber experience

The offering will coincide with a peak period of solar activity, when the celestial phenomenon will be particularly intense.

Euronews

Cold and expensive v hot, cheap and eco-friendly: the contrasting histories of home heating in the UK and Sweden

The new year in Sweden began with some record-breaking cold temperatures. Temperatures in the village of Kvikkjokk in the northern Swedish part of Lapland dropped to -43.6°C, the lowest recorded since records began in 1887.

The Conversation

5 Fun Dog Breeds that Love To Play With Humans

Dogs have long been known as humans’ best friends. They are the perfect companions for people of all ages. Whether children or the elderly, a furry friend can uplift your mood within minutes, wagging their tail and running toward you with a ball when you return home from work tired.…

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Bulletin world briefing: Trump considering ‘strong options’ on Iran and Putin ally in hospital

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today Trump considering ‘very strong options’ over protest crackdown in Iran Chechen warlord and Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov hospitalised with kidney failure Tourists left stranded in -39C temperatures as Lapland cancels all flights UK ‘considering’ sending troops to Greenland…

The Independent UK

Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland after airport shuts due to -39C Arctic cold

All flights have been grounded due to inoperable conditions

The Independent UK

Extreme Arctic Cold Forces Cancellation of All Flights at Kittilä, Stranding Tourists in Lapland

Authorities halted flights at Kittilä Airport as severe cold affected aviation safety in Lapland.

International Business Times UK

Stuffed review – Guz Khan’s Christmas special is charming, funny and genuinely sweet

This joke-filled caper of a Muslim-Christian family going on a Lapland holiday after an unexpected bonus will leave your cockles well and truly warmed

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TV tonight: Guz Khan’s stressful Lapland comedy caper

Family man Arslan (Khan) is given a bumper bonus in Stuffed. Plus: a septuagenarian on First Dates at Christmas. Here’s what to watch this evening

Euronews

Santa Claus is coming to town! Father Christmas leaves Lapland headquarters for delivery duties

As reported by Finnish public broadcaster YLE, Santa Claus has left his hometown in Korvatunturi, Lapland ahead of his round-the-world journey delivering presents.

The Independent UK

Hotel made entirely of ice opens in Lapland for the winter

Around 10 Olympic swimming pools of snow and ice were used in its creation

The Guardian - UK

‘Christmas paid for the extension on my house!’ How Guz Khan became an unlikely festive TV icon

He’s played a reindeer, spent hours recreating Home Alone’s most lethal stunts – and now he’s having a yuletide disaster in Stuffed. The Man Like Mobeen star talks about interfaith Christmas … and why he refuses to go back to Lapland

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The Independent UK

7 of the best places to visit in Finland in 2026

The ‘world’s happiest country’ contains a fascinating array of cities and national parks

The Independent UK

Its original location has been visited by royals and celebrities

Euronews

First snowfall brings excitement to Santa Claus Village in Lapland

Lapland’s long-awaited first snowfall arrived after one of the warmest Septembers on record, delighting visitors and locals hoping winter conditions will finally settle in.

The Independent UK

Best Lapland holiday deals 2025: Save on winter escapes to Finland

We’ve rounded up the best deals on Lapland holidays from Tui, Expedia, Lastminute.com and more

The Guardian - UK

The Santa Claus effect: how expanding tourism ate into Lapland’s green space

The number of visitors to the region has risen 160% in 30 years as concerns grow for its fragile ecosystem and indigenous practices

The Independent UK

Why ‘extreme day trips’ are the new horrendous holiday trend

As tour operators launch day-long itineraries that pack an entire vacation into under 12 hours, Helen Coffey argues that there has never been a worse travel experience – for people or the planet

The Independent UK

Tui launch ‘Search for Santa’ day trip to Lapland amid concerns over impact on climate

Passengers will be served a full English breakfast and a Christmas dinner on same-day return flights to Finland

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