AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoArctic Travel Spotlight: Photographer Piet van den Bemd returns to Svalbard again and again, drawn by its vast, animal-studded ice landscapes—an inspiration for travelers chasing high-latitude nature and wildlife. Ballet & Culture: Kim Seo-yeon, a Korean dancer now a first soloist at the Finnish National Ballet, is set to be the face of “The Lady of the Camellias” and takes on major roles as the new season opens. Finland–Ukraine Defence Ties: President Alexander Stubb visits Kyiv with Finnish defence firms (including Patria and others) to announce cooperation with Ukrainian counterparts, reinforcing Finland’s continued support. Nordic-Baltic Solidarity: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Norway meet in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day, focusing on air defence and winter security. Getting There (Rail): A new double-decker train link between Finland and Sweden launches, connecting Oulu–Haparanda and extending onward travel from Lapland toward southern Europe. Travel Practicalities: A reminder for summer flyers: check passport rules closely to avoid being turned away at the airport. Homelessness & Recovery: A Helsinki story highlights how Finland’s homelessness efforts can succeed—while also showing where recent failures still hurt. Inspiration for Visitors: Finland tops the UN World Happiness Report again, with clean air, easy access to nature, and sauna culture as the on-the-ground draw.
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