Radars on missile watch disturb TV signals in Norway’s north-easternmost town
The radars are highly visible above the town centre, but what’s going on inside the intelligence station on up the
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Japan looks to Canada to keep an eye on China’s Arctic ambitions: expert
Concern over growing Chinese naval action in the Arctic is prompting the Japanese military to seek closer cooperation with Canada
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UNGA: Finland’s President talks North Korea nuclear threat, peace mediation and climate change
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö delivered Finland’s national statement at the General Debate of the 72nd Session of the United Nations
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Three Afghans arrested while trying to reach Norway from Russia
The prosecutor’s office in Murmansk informs that a criminal investigation is launched against the three young Afghan citizens that were
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Sweden’s security service now screens all who apply for residency
Since this summer, the intelligence and security service Säpo is reviewing the details of everyone who applies for a residency
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A stronger Russian presence in Arctic waters
Coast guard vessel «Polyarnaya Zvezda» sails 5,300 nautical miles in its first major patrol voyage along Russia’s Arctic coast. In
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Inexperienced climbers plague Arctic mountain in Sweden
Inexperienced climbers are plaguing the mountain rescue team at Kebnekaise, Sweden’s highest mountain, with almost daily calls for help, often for
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Surveillance and search and rescue top Canada’s Arctic defence priorities
Despite blasting Russia for its “illegal annexation of Crimea” and “its willingness to test the international security environment,” search and
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More guards with broader powers needed on the borders : Finland’s interior minister
Interior Minister Paula Risikko says border guards should be given expanded powers to act if national security threatened. Security has
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Freeze or thaw? What Freeland’s appointment means for Russia-Canada relations in the Arctic
The appointment of Chrystia Freeland, a fierce critic of the Kremlin and its actions in Ukraine, as Canada’s new minister
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Report: Russia spread fake news and disinformation in Sweden
Russia has coordinated a campaign over the past two years to influence Sweden’s decision making by using disinformation, propaganda and
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Swedish prime minister plays down Russian threat as East-West tensions rise
Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has sought to downplay the threat to Sweden as tensions continue to rise between NATO and
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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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Defence Minister downplays Swedish report citing risks of defence cooperation with Finland
Defence Minister Jussi Niinistö says that a recently-released Swedish security policy report provides no reason to re-evaluate defence cooperation arrangements
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NATO membership not for Sweden: Ministers
In spite of closer ties and cooperation over recent years, Sweden will not seek NATO membership, the government stated on
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