Crossings down another 5% in February as multi-entry visas expire
There were just over 4,000 crossings at the Norwegian-Russian border in February. 2019 was the last year before the pandemic
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Arctic Council resumes working group meetings, held virtually
The Arctic Council is inching back to towards its regular sustainability work, with the resumption of virtual working group meetings.
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As NATO forces move north for exercise, Northern Fleet sails out frigates
“Planned combat training tasks,” the Northern Fleet says as the two frigates “Admiral Kasatonov” and “Admiral Gorshkov” this week left
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Built to befriend Russia, Barents Cooperation transforms to Nordic front
War and aggression has left regional cooperation with Russia in shatters. The Norwegian government nonetheless continues to nurture hope for
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Russian jamming disrupting GPS signals for Norwegian aviation almost daily
Pilots flying the Finnmark region see a sharp spike in disturbances of navigation caused by Russian electronic warfare units located
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Northern winter destinations gets bombarded by selfie-taking tourists
Heavy snowfall, polar night and freezing cold. The trend for tourists taking selfies with astonishing Arctic backgrounds is filling up
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“Norway is safe,” Jonas Gahr Støre reassures from border to Russia
Amid mounting threats from Moscow, the Norwegian Prime Minister underlines that he sees no immediate Russian threats against Norway. At
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New commander of Russia’s ‘Kirkenes Brigade’ says his marines are fighting NATO
Roman Fyodorov headed the 200th Motorised Rifle Brigade in Pechenga before he recently took over the command of the nearby
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Arctic Council cooperation with Russia: “We should not close those doors”
“For the time being, Russia’s annual contributions to the Arctic Council’s budget have been suspended, pending the resumption of pragmatic
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British aircraft carrier sets sail for exercise inside Arctic Circle
Armed with F-35, Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, the carrier will take a lead role in Norway’s large-scale allied winter exercise
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Norwegian intelligence warns about mounting Russian threats
Norway has not faced such serious threats against its national security in several decades, the country’s three main intelligence authorities
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Stricter rules apply to tourists heading to Svalbard
Increased Arctic tourism has resulted in bigger pressure on vulnerable wildlife and nature. The Norwegian Government on Friday adopted amendments to
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Norway: No plans to lift restrictions on NATO activities near border with Russia
A British Air Force plane was Tuesday flying back-and-forth over the Varanger Fjord a few nautical miles from Norway’s border
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Jaeger battalion GSV gets weapons to destroy low-flying aircraft and drones
Specialized invasion defense soldiers on the border with Russia’s heavily militarised Kola Peninsula are the first in Norway to be
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Norway expands defense agreement with American troops
Andøya, Bardufoss and Setermoen in northern Norway are among the eight new dedicated areas where the United States military could
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