Satellite walrus counts validated by drone, ground observations
A project examining the accuracy of public walrus population counts based on satellite imagery has validated these counts using drones
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Arctic
Shipments of liquefied gas from Russian Arctic could be stopped this summer
By Elizaveta Vereykina, The Independent Barents Observer The upcoming EU sanctions force Russia to search for new markets, as Europe
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Blog—How Alaska’s little-known spaceport revolutionized military conflict
At the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Kodiak, Alaska, in 2019, the Israelis successfully tested an anti-ballistic missile system that intercepts
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Guards on alert at Norway’s future Arctic drone base
The Norwegian government allocates additional funding for security at Andøya, the Arctic air base that soon will house long-range drones.
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Last private land on Svalbard up for sale for €300 million
With 60 square kilometers, about the size of Manhattan, and a coastline of five kilometers, the unique faraway property on
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Swedish police rule out sabotage angle in derailing accidents
No one with bad intentions were involved when the empty iron ore train heading back to Kiruna from Narvik derailed
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Norwegian launches direct flights from Munich and London to Rovaniemi
The winter is hardly over before airliners start to announce next seasons flights to the most popular Arctic snow destination.
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Ministers Joly and Blair talk defence policy in Nunavut
Canada’s investment in Arctic infrastructure as part of its new defence strategy will not only help build deterrence capabilities in
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For one Utqiaġvik family, spring bowhead whaling marks an important milestone
For the Aaluk Crew, last Wednesday was cooking day. The night before, the whaling crew, captained by Bernadette and Quincy
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Swedish developer GRANGEX buys iron ore mine on Norway’s border to Russia
The exit of Russian ore from the European market spurs a growing demand for companies such as Sydvaranger, GRANGEX leader
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New report spotlights hate crimes against Sami in Sweden
The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (Brå) has released its first report on hate crimes against the Sami community,
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Inuit women’s org calls for enhanced midwifery services in Arctic
In a new report, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada said there’s a critical need for enhanced access to midwifery services
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New U.S sanctions take aim at Russian Arctic shipping
Companies and ships engaged in supplies of components to Novatek’s project Arctic LNG 2 are added to the U.S sanctions
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Nordic defence ministers highlight readiness for joint operations
Although all members of NATO, the five Nordic countries will continue to strengthen their joint NORDEFCO military cooperation. It was
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New Norad commander calls Canada’s defence policy update ‘very encouraging’
By Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press American troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new
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