President Alexander Stubb visiting the Siida Sami museum in Inari. Photo: Hannah Thule

President Stubb makes first official visit to Lapland

Finland's newly elected President, Alexander Stubb, on Friday met with reindeer herders, citizens, municipality leaders and members of the Sámi parliament in Inari.

Hannah Thule Hannah Thule

24 May 2024 - 02:00

President Stubb spent time discussing with locals in Inari in the very north of Finland. Photo: Hannah ThuleFinnish armored vehicles on return after the Nordic Response 2024 exercise in Norway this winter. NATO’s forces in northernmost Europe have strengthened substantially after Finland and Sweden joined the alliance. Photo: Thomas Nilsen

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President Stubb makes first official visit to Lapland

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