Finnish Soldiers Train for Harsh Winter in Lapland
By Abida Kahlun, Bureau Chief Helsinki SNN News Finland Finnish Army troops train in extreme winter weather in northern Finland.Heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and short daylight hours make the training especially challenging. The soldiers depend on sisu, a Finnish idea that means staying strong, calm, and determined even when conditions are very hard. This mindset […]
Vorkuta Russia’s Arctic City Where Homes Cost $2,500
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland In Russia’s far north lies Vorkuta, a city where apartments can still be purchased for 200,000 to 300,000 rubles—approximately $2,500 to $4,000 (€2,200–3,300). In comparison, this amount would barely cover the cost of a garage in Moscow. Located above the Arctic Circle, Vorkuta has recently drawn attention on […]