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Political tensions have not affected cooperation in the Arctic, says Artur Chilingarov. (Trude Pettersen/Barents Observer)

Russia still open for cooperation in the Arctic

Trude Pettersen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 15:07 — Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 21:48
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TROMSØ: “In the Arctic there are no problems that cannot be solved on the basis of mutual understanding and constructive

Alexander Stubb, Erna Solberg and Kristina Persson discussing the report on cooperation in the Scandinavian Arctic. (Trude Pettersen/Barents Observer)

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Scandinavian Arctic should cooperate more: report

Trude Pettersen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 14:15 — Last Updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 22:44
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TROMSØ: The Scandinavian Arctic can rise to become the most innovative, industrious and environmentally friendly growth region in Europe, a

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Ice-Blog: A good haul for polar night team

Irene Quaile
Posted: Monday, January 19, 2015 at 15:48 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 19:31
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The Polar Night cruise will come to an end on Tuesday, when the last of the scientists will leave the

Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen hosts the world’s northernmost marine lab. (Irene Quaile, 2007)

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Ice-Blog: Arctic Ocean – “Mare incognitum”

Irene Quaile
Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 16:49 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 19:31
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As I continue to prepare for my trip to Svalbard and the Arctic waters around the archipelago, into the Polar

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Ice-blog: Unlocking secrets of the polar night

Irene Quaile
Posted: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 20:54 — Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 19:31
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During visits to Arctic research sites in summer, I have experienced first-hand the energy and inspiration that comes from around-the-clock

“Lance” is the former vessel used by the Governor of Svalbard. Here outside Longyearbyen. (Thomas Nilsen/Barents Observer)

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Norwegian ice voyage chases secrets of global climate

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 15:31 — Last Updated: Friday, January 9, 2015 at 21:17
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Norwegian Polar Institute sails the research vessel “Lance” into the Arctic ice-cap north of Svalbard where she will freeze in

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New standards being discussed for Arctic oil and gas activities

Trude Pettersen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, October 20, 2014 at 15:48 — Last Updated: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 21:06
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Representatives from seven countries have gathered in Tromsø this week to create a new set of standards for sustainable standardized

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Air route links Norway, Sweden and Finland in Arctic

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 20:49 — Last Updated: Friday, October 17, 2014 at 18:20
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TROMSØ: With economic support from the regions, Arctic Airlink will be the first east-west route linking Norway, Sweden and Finland

The MIKON flagship will focus on heightened global interest in industries like mining in the High North. (Thomas Nilsen/Barents Observer)

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Norway: New Arctic industry research program in Fram Centre underway

Lyle Kendrick, Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 21:07 — Last Updated: Friday, September 19, 2014 at 19:59
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The MIKON flagship program in the Fram Centre is using both social and environmental sciences to examine how High North industrial development

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Ice-Blog: Arctic infrastructure cannot keep pace

Irene Quaile
Posted: Monday, February 10, 2014 at 15:06
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The Russian response to Greenpeace’s protest at the Arctic Prirazlomnoye oil rig made it clear to a lot of people

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Ice-Blog: Sun returns after dark Arctic winter

Irene Quaile
Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 16:26
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The sun has come back over the horizon. I can understand why people celebrate it here. At the moment there

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Ice-Blog: Oil, Industry and Arctic Sustainability

Irene Quaile
Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 15:11
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I arrived at the university campus for Arctic Frontiers this morning to find a row of young people waiting to

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Ice-Blog: Sustainable future for Arctic people?

Irene Quaile
Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 12:31
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It has been a full day at Arctic Frontiers. This was day one of the two-day political segment (science follows

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Ice-Blog: Arctic hot topic in icy Tromso

Irene Quaile
Posted: Monday, January 20, 2014 at 15:31 — Last Updated: Friday, March 16, 2018 at 10:01
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It’s standing room only for anyone who came a bit late to the opening of Arctic Frontiers this morning. This

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Ice-Blog: Arctic Frontiers – Humans in the Arctic

Irene Quaile
Posted: Friday, January 17, 2014 at 17:05
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“Development in the Arctic: Upcoming opportunities and challenges and how they may be met to ensure viable economic growth and