North American Arctic is failing compared to Russia, Nordics, warns think tank
Weak national leadership in the North American Arctic is hindering northern development compared to the thriving polar regions of Russia
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Russia embassy in Oslo lashes out at so-called “russophobic fantasies”
Russian Embassy in Oslo hits back on accusations and says facilitating for cooperation is more important than demonizing. It is
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China’s top 10 keywords for the Arctic
The country’s new Arctic policy document mentions the word «research» 41 times, «cooperation» 46 times and «climate» – 26 times.
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Blog – It’s official: China releases its first Arctic Policy
China has been an active player in the Arctic for years now, sending an icebreaker towards the North Pole, opening a research station
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No leakage from sunken Russian nuclear sub in the Barents Sea. Yet.
After more than 10 years on the seafloor of the Barents Sea, no detectable levels of radiation are measured from
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Keeping Arctic stable and peaceful is top priority, says Norway’s foreign minister
Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ine Eriksen Søreide, says the Arctic Council is one of the most important tools to
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Nine million border-crossings between Finland and Russia
Boost in traffic at Finland’s northernmost checkpoint to the Kola Peninsula. More Russian citizens are traveling to Finland, especially in
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Nordic soldiers to wear common uniforms
The move is cost-efficient and practical as the Nordic countries interact more and more. “The goal is to equip the
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«This border checkpoint to Russia should be open 24/7» – top Norwegian transport officials
There was an euphoric atmosphere on the border between Norway and Russia as ministers and top government officials on Friday
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“Foreign agent” label damages the spirit of Barents cooperation
«I’ve been working with Aetas, an Arkhangelsk based environmental organization for youth, for more than eight years. Now they are
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Italian oil company ENI drills dry in the Barents Sea
ENI Norge is now plugging the well that was drilled about 10 kilometers southwest of the Goliat field off Norway’s
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Russia engages in military exercises near Norway
It is not a part of Zapad-2017, Russian military representatives argue. But is surely is tempting to say that it
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Environmental group Aetas declared ‘foreign agent’ in Russia
Ecological organization in Arkhangelsk shuts down its activities. Wrongdoings? Cooperated with a youth environmental group in Norway. On September 1,
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What Russia’s new Navy Strategy says about the Arctic
There are new dangers and threats arising, the security document warns. The policy document, which was signed by President Putin
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Putin signs law easing cross-border cooperation with Norway and Finland
Russian border municipalities, like Pechenga on the Kola Peninsula, can now conclude agreements with Norway and Finland. If Moscow agrees.
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