Critical workforce shortage grips Russia’s North
Russia, especially its “depressed” regions, is suffering from a labor shortage. The decline in the workforce is evidenced by both
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Russia’s Arctic research vessel Severny Polyus drifting towards Franz Josef Land
After 16 months of drift with the currents, Russia’s Arctic research vessel Severny Polyus has course for the waters between
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Arctic Russian airbase “undoubtedly” on radar of Ukrainian armed forces: expert
The Olenya airbase is undoubtedly on the radar of Ukrainian armed forces, says an expert after a wave of bombers
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Yukon’s new Arctic security council to help prepare territory for a changing world
A new expert council will assess risks and provide advice to the Government of Yukon to ensure the territory’s needs
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Trains cancelled as temperatures hit -44 in northern Sweden
Extreme cold has hit the north of Sweden, with temperatures reaching lower than -40 degrees Celsius in some areas. On
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New year brings in season’s record low temperatures
The whole of Finland continues to usher in the new year in record-breaking chilly fashion, with the winter season’s New
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Russia’s brand new warship heads to Arctic base
Frigate Admiral Golovko is the most modern surface ship in the Russian Navy. It will serve in the Northern Fleet.
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Canadian North gives out holiday bonuses amid questions about airline’s finances
Canadian North gave its workers bonuses this holiday season, but it’s unclear how much. In a letter to employees on
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‘Like being at a loud rock concert’: study looks at how ship noise affects Arctic marine mammals
A research study is painting a fuller picture of how ship noise affects Arctic marine mammals in the eastern Beaufort
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Denmark promises increased focus on Arctic as it takes over NORDEFCO chair
Increased focus on the Arctic and North Atlantic will be amongst Copenhagen’s priorities when it takes over chairmanship of the
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U.S. State Department extends continental shelf claims, including in Arctic
Tuesday, the United States grew by a million square kilometers — the equivalent of nearly 60% of Alaska’s land mass.
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Construction of pipeline across the Yenisey under way in Arctic Russia
The 5,8 km long pipeline is key component of Vostok Oil, the biggest industrial project currently unfolding in the Russian
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It’s a wrap for Canadian Coast Guard’s 2023 season in Arctic
The Canadian Coast Guard’s operational season in the Arctic is done for 2023, the agency said on Monday. “The CCG
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Blog: COP28 was bad news for the world’s ice & those whose future depends on it
I went to Dubai for the UN Climate Conference COP28 with mixed feelings. On the one hand, the controversy over
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New defence agreement: Finland invites American troops to bases in Lapland
The Border Guard Base in Ivalo is one of five northern sites highlighted in the new defence agreement between Finland
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