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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Quest for freedom and love: Norwegians and Russians in Kirkenes for Barents Pride
This is not only a celebration. It is a protest. Against war and repression, explains Valentina Likhoshva, who travelled from
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Svalbard very important part of Norway, says Lieutenant General
On the backdrop of an increasingly tense security situation, Head of the Norwegian Joint Headquarters Yngve Odlo pays visit to
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HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier group sails north for NATO training
The British aircraft carrier will train warfare with Nordic countries, Americans and other allies off the coast of northern Norway.
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Norwegians fear radiation as Russia prolongs test-window for Burevestnik missile
A satellite image from September 14 shows several vessels close to shore near the military top-secret Pankovo test site. Air
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US Navy brings massive fire power to Tromsø
For the first time a guided missile submarine of the Ohio-class makes port call to Northern Norway. It was Thursday
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Arctic Council charting way forward to resume work says Norwegian SAO
Norway remains committed to restarting the work of the Arctic Council, with a focus on reactivating its expert teams, according
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Norwegian oilmen lay out a picture of Svalbard
There is a growing interest in the Barents Sea, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate says in a statement and pitches a
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Assessment looks at dust in Arctic and its impacts on Svalbard
An international assessment has examined dust sources for Svalbard, and it recommends conducting continuous and direct measurements to enhance understanding
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Another illegal crossing, Norway considers new means at Europe’s last unbarred border with Russia
In late July, one more person walked across the northernmost frontier. Not the way you should think, but from Norway
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Bishop Iyakov, who backs Putin’s war, raised giant cross at Svalbard without Norway’s knowledge
“The bishop is sending a message to the home audience that Russian settlements on Svalbard are “holy lands” and belong
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Norway outlines powerful electrification of its North
Major investments in renewables, new power lines and emission cuts are to set stage for an industrial revival of the
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Russian missiles jeopardize Norwegian Arctic SAR response
The NOTAM warnings place strong restrictions on possible search- and rescue (SAR) operations, says Lars Fause, Governor of Svalbard. Russia
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Blog: Svalbard’s travails in a changing Arctic
Many aspects of Arctic politics which had remained predictable for years, or even decades, are now being called into question,
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Polar heat record. July average above 10°C
Never before has the average monthly temperature at Svalbard been measured above 10°C. That is not good news. Polar Climate
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