Finland sizzles as Lapland sweats through 21-day heatwave
Lapland, best known for its reindeer and winter landscapes, experienced its longest heatwave on record last month, as Finland endured
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Author: Eye on the Arctic
Europe’s Von der Leyen strengthens Arctic security ties with Iceland during visit
In the latest move underscoring growing European attention to Arctic security, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Iceland
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25 research projects to receive $10.8m funding from Canadian Arctic science network
Twenty-five research projects are set to receive funding from a Canadian northern research network to better understand the climate, geopolitical
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Icelandic authorities give hazard warnings as fissures spread lava and smoke
Iceland’s volcanic unrest intensified overnight as new fissures opened on the Reykjanes Peninsula, sending lava eastward and prompting fresh hazard
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Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon praises community spirit in Nunavut Day remarks
Canada’s Governor General, Mary Simon, delivered Nunavut Day remarks on July 9, saying that the sense of community in this
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Denmark signs ammunition deal to boost domestic production citing heightened security situation
As security concerns continue to rise in Europe, Denmark has signed a contract with the Norwegian defence giant Nammo to
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Roadless Rule repeal will help economically struggling Alaskan communities: senators
Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are throwing their support behind the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s move to repeal
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Cooler May weather for Finland but spring still warmer overall
Finland experienced a warmer-than-average spring overall—until May arrived and with it, dipping temperatures just below the seasonal norm, the Finnish
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Kingdom of Denmark chairs key Arctic Council meeting in Tromsø
It’s far from business as usual at the Arctic Council, but the Kingdom of Denmark, now at the helm, is
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$16.5M investment in Nááts’įhch’oh National Park Reserve centre in N.W.T.
Construction of a new cultural centre for Nááts’įhch’oh National Park Reserve in N.W.T. officially kicked off on Friday with a
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Finland’s Sámi Parliament Act reform clears key hurdle
A reform to Finland’s Sámi Parliament Act has moved one step closer to approval after a Finnish Constitutional Affairs Committee
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U.S. Interior to scrap Arctic oil rule following Alaska outcry
Alaska’s congressional delegation applauded the U.S. Interior Department’s decision to roll back a 2024 rule that restricted oil and gas
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Iceland ramps up flood, avalanche defence projects after major budget boost
A major budget boost will allow Iceland to ramp up its national flood and avalanche protection initiatives, with the government
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Arctic predicted to warm more than three times faster than global average:WMO report
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released on Wednesday says the Arctic is set to warm more
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Kris Statnyk named new Head of Delegation for Gwich’in Council International
Gwich’in Council International (GCI) has named Kris Statnyk as its new Head of Delegation to the Arctic Council, taking over
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