How COVID rules at the Sweden/Norway border are impacting one family
Sweden has lifted travel restrictions for people entering from other Nordic countries, but restrictions are still in place for those
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Finland implements mandatory COVID-19 testing at all Lapland border crossings
As of June 1 anyone arriving into Finland via a border crossing point in Lapland is subject to a mandatory
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Norway opens border with Finland
Travel is now permitted to Finland’s Nordic neighbour from regions with a low incidence rate of coronavirus. The Norwegian government
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With U.S. climate drama behind them, can the Arctic Council turn the page in Reykjavik?
The foreign ministers of all eight Arctic countries are gathering in Reykjavik for the Arctic Council ministerial on May 20,
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Northern Sweden takes lead in vaccinations
Northern Sweden has suffered great losses in the pandemic, but now has 40 percent of its local population vaccinated. Data from
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Russia’s FM spokesperson calls Norway’s military deal with U.S. “provocative”
Oslo follows a deliberate and destructive line towards aggravating tensions in the Euro-Arctic region, and destroying Russian-Norwegian relations, the spokeswomen
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COVID-19 strategy darkens Sweden’s image in the Nordics
A negative image of Sweden is growing in the Nordic countries, according to a survey by the Swedish Institute. Around
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Nordic Day a time to reflect on cooperation shortfalls during pandemic, say some experts
Nordic Day, the 23rd of March, is celebrated after a year of border closures and division. Bertel Haarder, president of the
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Moscow protests Norwegian exploration in Svalbard waters
It is becoming something of a habit that the Russian Foreign Ministry accuses Norway of violating the Svalbard Treaty. Press
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Norwegian border town Kirkenes could get a square named after Boris Nemtsov
The local Conservative Party in Kirkenes, Norway, wants to honour the murdered opposition leader and his work for a democratic
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U.S. B-1 bomber makes first landing inside Norway’s Arctic Circle
The short first-of-its-kind landing and refueling at Bodø Air Base was part of the training mission for the supersonic American
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Blog: International Polar Bear Day – Only rapid emissions reductions can ensure the Arctic icons survive beyond 2100
February 27th is International Polar Bear Day. In the rapidly warming Arctic climate, sea ice is declining at record rates, destroying
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Sami Parliament in Finland agrees more time needed for Truth and Reconciliation Commission preparation
The Sami Parliament in Finland has decided more time is needed to prepare for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission saying
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Russia announces multiple missiles towards Bear Gap as US Air Force bombers deploy to Norway for first time
“Impact area for Russian missiles,” reads a short notice to airmen (NOTAM) for the danger area activated north of mainland Norway. The
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Eye on the Arctic report How not to promote Arctic tourism wins silver medal at Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Eye on the Arctic won the silver medal at the 2020 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA) in the Best Investigative
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