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Norwegians fear radiation as Russia prolongs test-window for Burevestnik missile

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, September 15, 2023 at 13:30 — Last Updated: Friday, September 15, 2023 at 13:36
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A satellite image from September 14 shows several vessels close to shore near the military top-secret Pankovo test site. Air

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Geopolitics Geopolitics (Russia) Politics Russia 

White Sea areas closed off for Russian weapons testing

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11:39
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Russia’s new – and most advanced – nuclear powered submarine is one of the vessels continuing shootings. The West Arctic Sea

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Environment Environment (Russia) General Russia 

Weapons tests involving radiation near populated areas are ‘dangerous’, Russian expert warns

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 12:13
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Nuclear safety expert Andrey Zolotkov with the Murmansk-based environmental group Bellona says there is always a risk of unforeseen circumstances

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General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Norway) News Norway Politics 

Russia’s weapons tests not a sign of rising tensions, says Norway’s Defence Minister

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, August 27, 2018 at 10:44
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Norway’s Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen is clear: Our contact is good. We still have a direct line to Russia’s Northern

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Environment Environment (Norway) General News Norway 

Russia’s missing nuclear-powered cruise missile sparks radiation worries

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 14:16 — Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 14:22
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Russia’s missing reactor-powered cruise missile in the Barents Sea obviously causes concerns, says Norway’s Environment Minister, Ola Elvestuen. “We have

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Finland General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Finland) News Politics 

First Trump-Putin summit to be held in Helsinki on July 16th

Yle News
Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 09:50 — Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 09:51
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US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Finland’s capital on July 16th, according to statements

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Environment Environment (Finland) Finland General News 

Dumped bombs pose toxic threat to Gulf of Finland

Yle News
Posted: Monday, June 25, 2018 at 09:00 — Last Updated: Friday, June 29, 2018 at 12:05
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Wartime depth charges and naval mines in the Gulf of Finland pose an increasing environmental risk to marine life, according

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General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Russia) Politics Russia 

What should be the names of Russia’s new doomsday weapons?

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:52
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Russia President Vladimir Putin’s speech on the state of the nation yesterday appeared mind-blowing not only for the audience of

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Wide shot of the Centennial Flame with the Parliament building behind
The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

Inuit push for land protection with focus on social economy

In Taloyoak, Nunavut, the northernmost hamlet on mainland Canada, Inuit are working to conserve their territory and set up a community-driven, land-based economy. Photo : Eilís Quinn

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