Carney says Canada is looking to join major European military buildup by July 1
‘By Canada Day we’d like to see something concrete there,’ PM tells Power & Politics Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled
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Arctic
Clouds may be skewing Arctic warming predictions, says study
A new study is shedding light on why it’s so difficult to predict Arctic warming—and suggests that cloud formations might
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Norway eases self-imposed restrictions on NATO training
As Nordic top military commanders teamed up along Norway’s border with Russia, the Government in Oslo announced adjustments to allied
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Sámi introduce certification to promote ethical tourism in Arctic Finland
The draft of a new certification system was presented Wednesday at the Indigenous Peoples Conference in Inari, Finland that the
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Seaweed forests spreading, could change ocean chemistry in the Arctic
The Arctic’s greening from a warming climate isn’t just happening on land—it’s unfolding beneath the ocean surface too. There, seaweed
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Finland will fully fund loss-making regional flights, including Kemi-Tornio in North
The Finnish government will cover the entire cost of providing flights between Helsinki and five regional airports, Minister of Transport
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EU reaffirms Greenland’s right to decide its future amid rising Arctic tensions
The European Union threw its full support behind Greenland’s sovereignty at the European Parliament on Tuesday, with High Representative Kaja
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Blog: Sámi call for inclusion in ‘total defense’ at Arctic security forum
While the Nordic countries are preparing their citizens for the worst, they are neglecting to turn to those who are
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Record winter tourist season for Finnish Lapland
In addition to a surge in tourism in Arctic areas of Finnish Lapland, the more southerly cities of Kemi and
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Analysis: Will Carney win bring new investment, security to North, or more of the same?
As the Liberal Party prepares for its fourth consecutive term, and its first under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Arctic
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Greenland satellite services restored after Spanish blackout
Telecom services have been restored to remote communities in Greenland that were cut off from crucial satellite access due to
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Arctic at a crossroads: Run down on how Canada’s political parties plan to defend the North
Canadians head to the polls on April 28, and as the campaign draws to a close, this is a final
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Finland invests in future arctic rail link to Norwegian Sea
Finland is under pressure to switch its rail to the standard European gauge. In the first phase, a planned train
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Arctic sovereignty overshadowing everyday issues in election say some Nunavummiut
Sovereignty being used as excuse to divert from what Northerners need, says resident While federal party leaders have been focusing
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High Arctic planning area included in latest U.S. offshore oil & gas lease plan
With energy security continuing to be a key issue in the U.S., the Trump administration is moving forward with plans
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