Merger of Russian Arctic regions into territory as big as Scandinavia sparks controversy
A proposed merger of regions in northern Russia spurs controversy in the small and oil-rich Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Some want
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Iceland talks COVID-19 with Canada, Greenland foreign ministers
Iceland’s Ministery of Foriegn Affairs said it has spoken with foreign ministers in other North American Arctic regions this month
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COVID-19 could delay Kingdom of Denmark’s Arctic strategy
The COVID-19 pandemic may delay the Kingdom of Denmark’s Arctic strategy, which expires at the end of the 2020, the
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Blog – With $12.1 million US offer to Greenland, America is playing softball in the Arctic
Despite lacking Arctic territory, Beijing is outcompeting Washington, D.C. in the region. Greenland may be one place where the U.S.
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“Catastrophic” economic situation prompts merger talks for two Russian regions in Arctic
The Arkhangelsk Oblast and the Nenets Autonomous Okrug (NAO) in Russia’s northwestern Arctic announced on Wednesday in joint news releases
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Russian Arctic military exercise draws awe and concern
The online visuals are stunning, and they are meant to be. At a high altitude, Russian paratroopers tumble from the belly of
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Report: Moscow sees Finland as friendly, but not a major EU player
Russia no longer sees Finland as an influential EU country, so Moscow has less interest in routing strategic communications through
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Migrants arrested in Barents Sea as they try to reach Norway, Russian security services video
The small rubber boat was supposed to bring them to Norway’s northern shores, but their dream of Europe ended dramatically
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Canada’s Northern MPs say virtual parliament is opportunity to tackle broadband challenges
Some of Canada’s northernmost MPs are hoping the virtual House of Commons sessions starting Tuesday can lead to more discussions
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Norway strengthens its Arctic military in new defense plan as security concerns grow in the region
There are forces that want to weaken unity in Norway, as well as between western countries, Prime Minister Erna Solberg
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Why Sweden can’t declare a state of emergency over COVID-19
Sweden cannot legally declare a full state of emergency to deal with corona, says an expert in constitutional law –
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Canada’s PM OKs use of local reserve forces in Arctic Quebec during COVID-19 pandemic
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accepted Quebec’s request on Friday to use the Canadian Rangers, local reserve forces, to assist
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Inuit org wants Canada to deem air transport essential during COVID-19 crisis
The national Inuit organization in Canada is calling on the federal government to deem air transport an essential service for
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Inuit gov in Atlantic Canada postpones election over COVID-19 concerns
The May 5 election for the president of Nunatsiavut, the Inuit region of the Atlantic Canadian province of Newfoundland and
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Moscow disinforms about coronavirus, says press freedom organization
Pressure against domestic media is mounting and the country steps up efforts to spread fake news abroad. “We are concerned
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