Blog – The road to Reykjavik and a look ahead at Arctic governance in 2021
The last quarter of 2020 has witnessed a flurry of activity in the area of Arctic governance and cooperation, including
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Sweden
Hydropower to be no longer classed as sustainable, according to EU proposal
Hydropower should no longer be classified as a sustainable energy source according to an EU Commission green proposal. But Swedish
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Two new Sami languages added to Swedish children’s book app
Sami Language Week ran from October 19-25, an occasion that was marked, along other events, by the addition of two
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Russia approves e-visa for Nordic citizens from February 2021
Entry to Russia will be much easier as e-visas for tourism, business, humanitarian and guest visits will be issued online
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Indigenous wildfire knowledge to be key part of new Arctic Council project
With wildfires intensifying around the North, an Arctic Council project is underway to better coordinate response among circumpolar countries as
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Nordic politicians sign landmark defense cooperation deal in Arctic Norway
The defense ministers of Finland, Norway and Sweden meet in the far northern military base of Porsangmoen to sign an
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Finland, UK to remove travel restrictions on Sweden
Both Finland and the UK have said they would relax coronavirus-related travel restrictions for visitors from Sweden. Starting early Saturday morning,
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Finland lifts border restrictions, Lapland tourism businesses happy
The Finnish Government on Friday decided to open for Sweden and Finland from next Saturday, September 19. Removal of restrictions means Norwegians
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Swedish military ramps up presence in Baltic Sea due to Russian activity
Sweden has ramped up its military readiness this week in the Baltic Sea and on Gotland in response to what
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Crossing the Baltic Sea on a paddle board without sleep
Needing a goal to train for during the summer months, professional cross-country skier Jonas Böhlmark embarked on a nautical journey
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Nordics should aim for common approach to China’s Arctic involvement says report
As China’s activity ramps up in the North, Nordic countries should aim to develop a common approach to the Asian
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Who is allowed into Denmark from Sweden right now?
Denmark has relaxed its rules for travellers into the country, but it has different and changeable rules for different countries,
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Swedish authorities tasked with preparing for second coronavirus wave
The Swedish government has asked several Swedish agencies as well as the county administrative boards to start preparing plans for
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Canadian-style reconciliation commissions draw mixed reaction across Scandinavia
It began with a funding announcement — and a modest one at that. Last week, the Swedish government announced $175,000
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Swedish company Birka Cruises to shut down after 49 years
Ferry company Birka Cruises is closing down permanently, following a huge hit to its business as a result of the
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