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Murmansk

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Murmansk gets comprehensive facial-recognition surveillance system

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 09:24
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Authorities call it the «Safe City project» – the 1,658 CCTV cameras that will be installed in the Murmansk region

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Strengthen border to Nordic countries, says secretary of Russia’s Security Council

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:10 — Last Updated: Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:16
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The protection of national interests in the border areas is gaining extraordinary importance, says Secretary of Russia’s Security Council. Relations

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Abandoned military airport in Arctic Russia will be reconstructed

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, June 13, 2022 at 15:30 — Last Updated: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 08:30
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As part of a major upgrade of Northern Fleet airstrips in the European Arctic, the Severomorsk-2 that was shut down

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“Useless to continue regional diplomatic relations”

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, June 10, 2022 at 11:47
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“The closure of the Consulate General is the final confirmation that end has come to a process that started in

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Japan government bank extends freeze of loan to Arctic LNG 2

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, June 10, 2022 at 10:48 — Last Updated: Friday, June 10, 2022 at 10:53
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The loan agreement signed last November between the Russian natural gas project and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

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Norway closes General Consulate in Murmansk

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 15:50
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From 1st of July, the diplomatic station will be closed for all services. According to the country’s Foreign Minister Anniken

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Census results shows population drain in Russia’s North

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, June 3, 2022 at 09:26
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The population of Murmansk, Arkhangelsk and other northern regions might be ten percent less that anticipated. Judging from preliminary results

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In Russia’s North, locals are starting to feel the new war economy

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, April 8, 2022 at 16:35
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Five weeks after the onslaught against Ukraine, dire consequences of war are increasingly being felt by ordinary Russians. Inflation is

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Population of Murmansk, Russia, down by 8,700

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 09:44 — Last Updated: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 09:58
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First of all, we need to take measures to stop the current decrease, Acting Deputy Governor Maria Derunova told the Barents

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A wave of war propaganda is gushing over Russian youth

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 12:08
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“The Russian Army is fighting for the security of Russia and the whole world against Nazism,” a video produced by

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Schools in Murmansk, in Arctic Russia, told to teach anti-Ukraine propaganda

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 08:59
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Teachers are requested to enlighten school kids about Ukraine’s “genocide against Russians” and its “historical adherence” to Russia. The Ministry

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Murmansk tightens COVID-19 restrictions while Norway eases them

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, January 31, 2022 at 11:00
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The two neighboring regions in the north take opposite directions on how to handle the record spike in new virus

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New 1,000 km long power line bolsters Murmansk energy security in Arctic Russia

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 12:52
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“This is the biggest project in the Russian energy distribution system over the last years,” said federal energy minister Nikolai

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Amid record Covid-19 cases in both countries, Norway ends mandatory entry quarantine for travelers from Russia

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 12:05
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Cross-border shopping and leisure travel could again get a boost after nearly two years of practically closed border for normal

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Putin wants new Barents Sea rail link back on track

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 11:52
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Still unclear who will possibly pay for the 500 kilometers long railway from Karpogory in Arkhangelsk region to the not-yet-built

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