Finland commissions study on new Arctic railway
It will look at possible economic benefits and be made in cooperation with Norwegian transport authorities, says Finnish Transport and
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Kirkenes
Norway positive to Finland’s Arctic railway plan
«If Finnish state authorities decide to initiate a feasibility study of a railway connection between Finland and Kirkenes, then the
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Pollution in Arctic Russian city of Nikel increases – Will new technology turn the tides?
Russia’s environmental minister informs Norway about how the plant in Nikel will come up with a plan for best available
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Norwegians light bonfire near Russian border to protest defense cuts
«Peace does not come by itself», says Nina Karin Skogan as she and a group of companions light up a
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How new Barents oil licenses can help build Russia-Norway ties
New licenses in the Barents Sea could open up opportunities for comprehensive energy cooperation between Norway and Russia, Kirkenes Mayor
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Lukoil brings its Arctic oil to Murmansk
For the first time in years, oil from Varandey is reloaded in the Kola Bay. Murmansk appears to be taking
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Russia blasts Norwegian police over espionage allegations
The Russian Embassy in Oslo refutes espionage accusations highlighted in a report from Norway’s Police Security Service. “We are very
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Mining co. on bankruptcy brink in Arctic Norway
Bankruptcy looms for iron-ore miner Sydvaranger in Kirkenes as subcontractor stops deliveries of spare parts. According to newspaper Dagens Næringsliv,
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China eyes Arctic Norway infrastructure projects
As local politicians in the Norwegian Arctic town catfight over alternative sites for new ports and maritime infrastructure, Chinese investors
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Cheaper ruble boosts Norway-Russia petrol traffic
Norwegians living in Eastern Finnmark have access to cheaper petrol than any other places in Western Europe. 36 rubel per
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Norway, Russia committed to Barents cooperation, despite divisions over Ukraine
Fronts are sharp and political disagreement touch. But Norwegian and Russian politicians fully agree about Barents regional cooperation. Organized in the
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Deteriorating relations with Russia shouldn’t affect Barents drilling: Norway
Speaking to journalists in Kirkenes, the Norwegian border town, Brende stresses that plans for hydrocarbon exploration in the area should proceed
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Norway builds cross-border tunnel to Russia
A 690 meter long tunnel will be part of new infrastructure connecting the Norwegian border town of Kirkenes with Russia.
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