Russia summons Norwegian ambassador over drone pilots
Robert Kvile, Oslo’s new ambassador to Moscow, was told Monday by Russia’s foreign ministry that charges against Russian citizens for
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Arctic
Expanding Rangers key to improving Arctic security, says former military commander
By Meaghan Brackenbury · CBC News Support for Rangers needs to be ‘improved dramatically’ If Canada wants to improve Arctic security and
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“One step forward, two steps back,” says Int’l Inuit org of COP27
The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) says it welcomes the decision about the creation of a loss and damage fund at
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Controversial Sámi bill sent to parliamentary committees for consideration
Following a plenary debate on Friday afternoon, MPs have agreed to send a controversial bill related to Sámi rights to
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Army, Navy and Air Force start exercises in northern Norway
Volume of military exercise is on the rise in Northern Norway. This week is especially busy in the air, on
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Norway, Finland, Sweden prioritize North in updated statement
The defence ministers of Finland, Norway and Sweden signed an updated statement of intent on Tuesday in Oslo that prioritizes
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Sami parliament in Finland to discuss government proposal to amend act
The assembly of the Sami parliament in Finland will take place later this month to discuss proposed amendments to the
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Ice conditions on Northern Sea Route may pose navigation challenges this season
Last year’s early freeze triggered a critical situation with more than 20 vessels stuck in thick ice. This year, the
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Canada’s inaction on Arctic surveillance could affect future sovereignty: report
In an era of climate change and increased geopolitical competition, Canada is becoming increasingly ill-equipped to respond to intensifying surveillance
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Equinor postpones decision on northernmost oil field
Environmental organizations rejoice as the Norwegian oil company and its partners announce a postponement of an investment decision on oil
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Blog: COP27—‘loss & damage’ is on the agenda, but where do Arctic communities fall?
Discussions of compensating Arctic communities for loss and damage are not on the table at COP27, whose focus is on
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Alaska sees third La Niña winter forecast in a row
What is winter anyway? For a lot of Alaskans, it’s a season that’s not entirely defined by a specific period
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Climate, integration & Arctic among priorities in Iceland’s Nordic Council of Ministers program
Supporting a green transition, ensuring a competitive Nordic region, and addressing climate challenges in Arctic communities will be among Iceland’s
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Climate conference hears loss of Arctic summer sea ice now inevitable by 2050
‘The consequences are unpredictable. We don’t know how the system will respond’ A new report from dozens of international scientists
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BLOG: “We are trying to hand over our expertise in the Arctic”—Estonia
On the sidelines of the Arctic Circle conference, I sat down with Alar Karis, President of Estonia. The Baltic state
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