Last European entry point bans Russian cars
The entry ban starts from Tuesday October 3, the Foreign Ministry in Oslo announces in a press-release. “Norway stands together
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Blog: Narva, Estonia—A would-be Arctic crossroads on Europe’s edge
The story of Narva is the story of the Arctic port that never was. Had it taken off as an
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BLOG: “We are trying to hand over our expertise in the Arctic”—Estonia
On the sidelines of the Arctic Circle conference, I sat down with Alar Karis, President of Estonia. The Baltic state
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Norway prepares for Russians fleeing military service
It is starting to get cold in northernmost Norway and illegal border crossings in the wilderness could be dangerous. A
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Updated: Arctic security discussed at Reykjavik Northern Group meeting
Arctic security was among the top issues discussed at the Northern Group meeting in Reykjavik this week, the member countries’
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Blog: The geopolitical collapse of the Arctic
Hint: It’s not because of climate change. Five years ago, the Economist published an article headlined, “The Arctic as it is known today is
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Lack of consensus punts Arctic Council observer applications to future ministerial
The Arctic Council didn’t admit any new observers to the international forum during its ministerial meeting on May 20, after
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Finland eases curbs on cross-border travel, public events
Government said on Thursday that it would ease restrictions on cross-border travel imposed to slow the spread of novel coronavirus.
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Estonia to apply for observer status within Arctic Council
The Estonian government announced on Thursday that it will formally apply for an observer status within the Arctic Council in
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Finland takes another step towards building Arctic rail link
Finnish Government includes Rail Baltica project in infrastructure plan as it invites private investors to participate future development. Finland’s Transport
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Baltic cruise business still booming
Finnish cruise firm Finnlines and Estonian-based Tallink Silja report they served record-breaking numbers of passengers in July. Finland-based Viking Line
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Could an underwater tunnel connect Estonia to Finland by train?
It would connect the heart of Europe with the Arctic region, Finnish minister Anne Berner says in a presentation of
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More info needed on air force exercises says Finland’s president
The President of Finland said on Tuesday that the government does not have enough information about joint US-Estonian air force
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