Finland gets new minister of Economic Affairs
President Sauli Niinistö appointed long-serving Centre Party MP Mika Lintilä to the post of Economy Minister on Thursday afternoon. Lintilä
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Video Documentary: How indigenous knowledge is changing what we know about the Arctic
VICTORIA ISLAND, Canada_ It’s a frigid day in the eastern part of Victoria Island in Canada’s High Arctic. The sun is
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Is climate change making the muskoxen sick on Victoria Island?
VICTORIA ISLAND, Canada _ It hasn’t been an easy day for Nunavut hunters Colin Amegainek, Ryan Angohiatok and Roland Emingak.
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Investors bet on farmed kelp being Alaska’s next seafood export
In the remote waters of Larsen Bay, off the coast of Kodiak Island, an experiment is underway. Two types of
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Russian Arctic: Sold abroad — the Arkhangelsk Sea Port
Cyprus-registered company Osoblanko Holding Limited is about to buy 100% of the Commercial Sea Port of Arkhangelsk. The company has
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Here are a few things some Alaskans are hoping to get out of President-elect Trump
Alaskans excited about a Donald Trump presidency have much of their wish list ready to go, even if his win
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Blog: China’s one belt, one road project, comes to the Arctic
I’ve just published a new article in the peer-reviewed journal Area Development and Policy called “The Silk Road goes north: Russia’s role within China’s
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First signs of Russian economic growth
After almost two years of recession, the Russian economy makes it into the plus. Figures from the Vneshekonombank (VEB) show
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The Arctic Council at 20 – View from Iceland
The Arctic Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. The international forum has Canadian roots and was established on September 19,
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The Arctic Council at 20 – View from Canada
The Arctic Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. The international forum also has Canadian roots and was established on September
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Shipping companies snub Russian Arctic route
Only about 200,000 tons of cargo has this year been sent transit along the Northern Sea Route. According to figures
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The Arctic Council at 20 – View from Finland
The Arctic Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. The international forum also has Canadian roots and was established on September
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Ship orders boost Finnish export figures
Finnish exports received a boost in June from the shipbuilding industry. Thanks to one big sale by Meyer Turku the
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Upswing at Murmansk Port in Arctic Russia
After several years of weak results, the Murmansk port regains ground. Figures from the Association of Russian Sea Ports show
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China plans to sail nuclear in Arctic
Russia’s monopoly to sail civilian nuclear vessels in Arctic could soon be brought to an end. Agreement signed between National
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