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Norwegian F-35s in Iceland for airspace surveillance

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Friday, January 12, 2024 at 16:01
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Norwegian F-35s, along with personnel, will arrive in Iceland on Monday for airspace surveillance, Iceland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said

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Houses in Iceland ‘split apart’ by tremors as volcanic eruption looms

CBC Radio
Posted: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11:32
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By Padraig Moran A looming volcanic eruption in Iceland has already “ripped the whole landscape apart” in the small fishing

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Icelandic embassy suspends operations in Moscow

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 15:59 — Last Updated: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 16:03
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Iceland suspended its embassy operations in Moscow on Tuesday, but said it will reevaluate the situation once it is able.

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Iceland authorities warn hikers of rockfall risk after post-eruption earthquakes

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 15:32 — Last Updated: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 15:45
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Icelandic authorities are warning hikers of an increased rock fall risk on the Reykjanes Peninsula, after the volcanic eruption at

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Trudeau, Nordic leaders say Russian revolt an ‘internal’ affair, express concern

The Canadian Press
Posted: Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11:16
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VESTMANNAEYJAR, ICELAND – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the leaders of Nordic countries today in expressing concern over the potential

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Justin Trudeau to be special guest at next meeting of Nordic Prime Ministers

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Monday, June 19, 2023 at 15:50
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be a special guest at the next meeting of Nordic Prime Ministers, taking place

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Study touts domestic tourism potential in Nordics, custom approach needed for Arctic

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 16:33 — Last Updated: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 16:35
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A new report is highlighting the untapped potential of domestic tourism in the Nordics, saying cultivating this segment of the

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Reykjavik, Iceland. The Arctic Circle Assembly was held in the city this week. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
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Iceland to suspend embassy operations in Moscow as of August 1

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Friday, June 9, 2023 at 15:01
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Iceland said Friday it’s suspending embassy operations in Moscow effective August 1. “This is not an easy decision as Iceland

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Iceland moving ahead on better ways to manage tourism & safeguard protected areas

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Monday, June 5, 2023 at 16:28
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Iceland is examining ways to better manage the country’s projected areas, including highly touristed sites, and will focus on infrastructure

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Iceland makes first state visit to Canada in 23 years

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 13:47 — Last Updated: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 13:52
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An Icelandic delegation visited Canada on the weekend, the first state visit in 23 years.  “Iceland and Canada have had

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NATO anti-submarine warfare exercise underway in North Atlantic

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 09:01 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 14:41
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Several NATO countries, including Canada, are currently participating in an anti-submarine warfare exercise in the North Atlantic.  “Exercise Dynamic Mongoose

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Iceland authorizes U.S. submarine service visits

Eye on the Arctic
Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 13:54
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Iceland has authorized U.S. submarines to make service visits to the country, it said in a news release on Tuesday.

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Diplomat warns lessons of EU seal ban harm mustn’t be forgotten amid green transition

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 15:44
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As the international community undertakes a historic green transition, accelerated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the negative impacts on

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Toronto Arctic360 conference tackles business development, international cooperation 

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 17:48
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TORONTO —  Arctic360, the Canadian northern affairs conference, kicked off Tuesday with this year’s event focused on both business and

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Blog: Moving North – Arctic Frontiers in a changing world

Irene Quaile
Posted: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 10:29 — Last Updated: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 12:59
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Tromso is living up to its image as Norway’s Arctic capital, as I step off the plane into a flurry

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The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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