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How Murmansk government plans to attract newcomers and reverse regional decline

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, October 21, 2019 at 10:11 — Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2019 at 10:23
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“We need 200,000 newcomers to compensate for natural population decline in the region over the coming decade,” she says. Depopulation

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Blog – Geoengineering climate fixes popular at Arctic Circle assembly

Mia Bennett
Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 14:53 — Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2019 at 14:05
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At Arctic Circle 2019, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, it seemed, had not gotten the memo: Oil is out,

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Countries ENVIRONMENT Environment General Iceland 

Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry calls for climate action at Arctic Circle assembly

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 11:20 — Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 14:54
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This is the war we must wage and win, says former U.S. Secretary of State as he encourages everyone, from

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Countries Featured Featured • Zone 3 General Geopolitics Iceland POLITICS 

EU calls for introduction of new Arctic governance structure

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 09:56 — Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 14:54
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European leaders warn that regional security is at risk and call for the introduction of a new Arctic governance structure.

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Countries ENVIRONMENT Environment Featured Featured • Zone 1 Featured • Zone 2 General Iceland 

Sweden’s Crown princess calls for action in Arctic during Iceland conference

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, October 11, 2019 at 10:32 — Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2019 at 13:23
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The Arctic is a global issue that requires global resolve, says Victoria of Sweden and links her Arctic enthusiasm to

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China’s COSCO planning ‘several’ shipments along Northern Sea Route

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 13:42
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The Chinese shipping company confirms readiness to increase transit shipments on the Northern Sea Route. “Our development strategy is to

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Blog – At Arctic Circle Forum, China shows Arctic geopolitics are above Mike Pompeo’s pay grade

Mia Bennett
Posted: Monday, May 13, 2019 at 16:35 — Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2019 at 12:47
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s swashbuckling fantasies aside, geopolitical competition in the contemporary Arctic is not about who controls

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Canada Countries Cyber Cyber-3 General Highlights Politics POLITICS 

China seeks a more active role in the Arctic

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, May 13, 2019 at 12:18 — Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2019 at 12:45
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China defines itself as a near-Arctic state and says it will actively participate with wisdom and strength to future protection

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Leaders downplay divisions at Arctic Circle conference in China

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, May 13, 2019 at 11:32 — Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2019 at 12:48
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Only hours after the Americans stunned fellow Arctic countries with a forceful show of discord, the new Icelandic chair of

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Blog – South Korea, an unlikely polar pioneer, hosts Arctic conference

Mia Bennett
Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 14:05 — Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2018 at 12:50
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Over the weekend, as the temperature in Seoul plunged to -12°C, Koreans bundled up in the long puffy black parkas

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Blog – After Arctic Circle conference unfolds in Iceland, American tourists and soldiers head north

Mia Bennett
Posted: Monday, October 29, 2018 at 15:22 — Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2018 at 10:33
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Two weeks ago, Arctic Circle, the region’s largest annual gathering, took place for the fifth year in a row in Iceland’s

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Blog Cyber Cyber-5 Denmark/Greenland Featured General Highlights POLITICS Politics Uncategorized 

Blog – Faroe Islands host Arctic Circle Forum, trumpet “infrastructure miracle”

Mia Bennett
Posted: Monday, May 14, 2018 at 15:52 — Last Updated: Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11:21
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Situated halfway between Iceland and Scotland, the Faroe Islands are so remote from most people’s minds that even the customs

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Countries Featured General SOCIETY Society Sweden 

Giving birth in a car: a real rural problem in Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:21 — Last Updated: Friday, March 23, 2018 at 11:32
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An upcoming exhibition at the Kiruna city hall, up above the Arctic Circle, is about women in the north of

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Countries Featured General Geopolitics Norway POLITICS 

China’s top 10 keywords for the Arctic

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 10:24
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The country’s new Arctic policy document mentions the word «research» 41 times, «cooperation» 46 times and «climate» – 26 times.

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Blog – It’s official: China releases its first Arctic Policy

Mia Bennett
Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 16:15
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China has been an active player in the Arctic for years now, sending an icebreaker towards the North Pole, opening a research station

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