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world1 month ago•3 min saved

Finland seals a 200-km border fence with Russia to buttress NATO frontier

Finland completed a 200-kilometre, 4.5-metre-height border fence along its Russia frontier to strengthen NATO’s eastern edge amid concerns over Russian hybrid tactics and migration pressure. The project cost about €356 million with €2–3 million annual maintenance, and includes cameras and sensors. Helsinki hopes for EU funding to extend such barriers and has proposed extending the Border Security Act to 2028, following Finland’s 2023 NATO accession and a border closed to traffic since late 2023.

via Euronews.com|

#border-fence #finland #hybrid-warfare

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Migrants Overwhelm Border Security in El Paso

A new video shows migrants rushing a portion of the US border fence in El Paso, Texas, though the circumstances that led to the incident are unclear.

via CNN|

#border-fence #el-paso #migrants

environment3 years ago•2 min saved

Norway Invests $350K to Secure Border from Reindeer Crossings

Norway is spending nearly $350,000 to rebuild a dilapidated reindeer fence along its border with Russia in the Arctic to prevent the animals from crossing into Russia in search of better pastures. So far this year, 42 reindeer have crossed into Russia, resulting in compensation claims from Moscow. The construction of the fence is challenging as workers must stay on the Norwegian side of the border at all times. The returned reindeer have been slaughtered to prevent them from wandering back to Russia. The reindeer are herded by the Indigenous Sami people in central and Arctic Norway.

via HuffPost|

#border-fence #compensation #environment

environment3 years ago•2 min saved

Norway's Reinforced Border Fence Halts Expensive Reindeer Crossings

Norway is rebuilding a dilapidated reindeer fence along its border with Russia to prevent reindeer from crossing into Russia in search of better grazing land. The reindeer crossings have resulted in costly compensation claims from Russia. The construction of the fence, which spans 150 kilometers, is expected to be completed by October 1st. The reindeer are herded by the Indigenous Sami people, who have lived in Lapland for thousands of years.

via Yahoo News|

#border-fence #compensation #environment

environment3 years ago•1 min saved

Norway Reinforces Border Fence to Prevent Reindeer Crossings

Norwegian authorities are upgrading a fence along the country's border with Russia to prevent reindeer from crossing over. The existing fence has fallen into disrepair, allowing the animals to easily pass through. Russian authorities have demanded damages from Norway, claiming that the reindeer's grazing habits have led to soil erosion and plant life degradation. The new fence will be constructed on a seven-kilometer section at a cost of $345,000.

via The Moscow Times|

#border-fence #environment #environmental-impact

conflictsecurity3 years ago•4 min saved

Hezbollah's Border Fence Attack Thwarted by IDF

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) foiled an attempt by Hezbollah activists to damage the Lebanon-Israel border fence. The incident occurred on the 17th anniversary of the 2006 Second Lebanon War. The IDF used a non-lethal explosive charge to deter the suspects, who were identified as Hezbollah members. Later, warning shots were fired at a group of Hezbollah activists who launched fireworks and set fires near the Israeli town of Metula. Tensions have been rising along the border due to Hezbollah's recent provocations, including the discovery of armed Hezbollah tents on Israeli territory and the firing of an anti-tank missile from Lebanon.

via The Times of Israel|

#border-fence #conflictsecurity #hezbollah

security3 years ago•1 min saved

IDF Foils Lebanon Security Fence Bombing Plot

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) thwarted two separate attempts to damage the border fence between Israel and Lebanon, with the more serious incident involving explosives confirmed to be orchestrated by Hezbollah. The IDF successfully prevented both attempts, using nonlethal means to deter the suspects. The second incident, involving fireworks, was considered less serious as the damage occurred on the Lebanese side. Despite recent clashes and an ongoing dispute over an illegal outpost, there is no expectation of a larger escalation with Hezbollah. The IDF remains committed to protecting Israeli sovereignty and the security fence.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#border-fence #hezbollah #idf

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Finland Invests $400 Million in Border Fence Amid Russian Threats.

Finland has begun construction on a $400 million border fence with Russia, which will include a mesh and razor-wire fence, an adjacent road, a deforested opening, and a technical surveillance system. The fence is primarily designed to stop illegal immigration, and will reduce Finland's dependence on the effectiveness of Russian border control. The 200 kilometers of new fencing will be placed in areas easily reached by road, mostly in the southeast of the country, but also in the northern Lapland region. The fence is expected to have a life span of around 50 years.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|

#border-fence #finland #illegal-immigration

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Finland builds fence on Russian border for security.

Finland has started building a barbed-wire fence along its 1,340 km border with Russia to curb illegal migration. The fence is a three-meter high steel fence with a barbed-wire extension on top and is primarily meant to prevent illegal immigration from Russia and give reaction time to authorities. The move was seen as a show of muscle by Moscow. The issue was settled when Finnish President Sauli Niinistö held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The flow of migrants stopped shortly thereafter. The border fence project is estimated to cost a total of 380 million euros ($422 million) and is scheduled to be completed by 2026.

via PBS NewsHour|

#border-fence #finland #illegal-immigration

politics3 years ago

Finland builds security fence on Russian border after joining NATO.

Finland has started building a fence along its border with Russia, citing security concerns following its membership in NATO. The fence will be 1.8 meters high and stretch for 1,340 kilometers. The move has been criticized by some as unnecessary and potentially damaging to relations with Russia, while others argue it is a necessary measure to protect Finland's sovereignty and security.

via KATU|

#border-fence #finland #nato

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Finland builds security fence on Russian border to address migration and security concerns.

Finland has begun construction of a barbed-wire fence along its border with Russia to curb illegal migration. The fence will be three meters high and extend up to 200 kilometers. The project is estimated to cost $422 million and is scheduled to be completed by 2026. The main purpose of the fence is to prevent illegal immigration from Russia and give reaction time to authorities. The move was prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2014, which led to Finland's quick push to join NATO after decades of military nonalignment.

via ABC News|

#border-fence #finland #illegal-immigration

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Finland builds security fence on Russian border to address migration and security concerns.

Finland has started building a barbed-wire fence along its border with Russia to curb illegal migration. The fence is primarily meant to prevent illegal immigration from Russia and give reaction time to authorities. The move comes less than two weeks after Finland joined NATO as the 31st member of the military alliance. The border fence project is estimated to cost a total of 380 million euros ($422 million) and is scheduled to be completed by 2026.

via The Associated Press|

#border-fence #finland #illegal-immigration

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Finland begins construction of border fence with Russia.

Finland has started building a barbed-wire fence along its border with Russia to curb illegal migration. The fence is primarily meant to prevent illegal immigration from Russia and give reaction time to authorities. The move was seen as a show of muscle by Moscow. The issue was settled when Finnish President Sauli Niinistö held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The flow of migrants stopped shortly thereafter. The border fence project is estimated to cost a total of 380 million euros ($422 million) and is scheduled to be completed by 2026.

via Yahoo News|

#border-fence #finland #illegal-immigration

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Finland Erects Fence on Russian Border for Security and NATO Protection

Finland has unveiled the first section of a 200-kilometer border fence with Russia, costing around 380 million euros ($417 million) and due to be completed by 2026. The fence is being built due to a change in the security situation in Europe and to reduce dependence on the effectiveness of Russian border control. About 70% of the fence will be erected on the southeast, with several smaller sections planned for central Finland and the largely uninhabited Arctic border in Lapland. Finland joined NATO just a week ago and its 1,300-kilometer border has also doubled the frontier between the U.S.-led military alliance and Russia.

via The Moscow Times|

#border-fence #finland #nato