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Trump administration ends NOAA support for annual Arctic Report Card

Trump administration ends NOAA support for annual Arctic Report Card

The annual report, issued since 2006, prominently features work of Alaska scientists and conditions…

Someone’s been honking his horn, fined for waking a polar bear

Someone's been honking his horn, fined for waking a polar bear

Once upon a time, in a fjord called Lomfjorden in Svalbard, there lived a…

Greenland Energy postpones winter drilling after landing gear without permission

Greenland Energy postpones winter drilling after landing gear without permission

Greenland Energy Company said in a press release it will not drill for oil…

China’s Arctic shipping moves from trial to schedule

China's Arctic shipping moves from trial to schedule

At least six Chinese operators are lining up container and bulk voyages through Russia's…

Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026

Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026

Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a record profit of…

In unprecedented Arctic operation, Russia sends convoy of oil tankers to 81.5°N

In unprecedented Arctic operation, Russia sends convoy of oil tankers to 81.5°N

Russian tankers loaded with up to 1 million tonnes of oil made history when…

Inside NATO’s bet on multi-level Arctic wargaming

Inside NATO’s bet on multi-level Arctic wargaming

For decades, militaries have tried to build a wargaming framework. Thanks to AI and…

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Ultranationalist Russian church leader assembles military priests and war veterans on Norway border

Supreme Court removes only opposition party from election

The lives of anti-war Russians in the border town of Kirkenes

Woman in Severomorsk fined 500,000 rubles for Telegram comment

In unprecedented Arctic operation, Russia sends convoy of oil tankers to 81.5°N

Russia’s “Derzhava” sneaks into Norwegian waters

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Can art change the climate conversation in Oulu?
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Can art change the climate conversation in Oulu?

Awareness of the climate crisis is usually communicated through alarming data, rising temperature graphs…

What? A Parisian living in Lapland? It’s all about nature, winter and a pack of dogs

What? A Parisian living in Lapland? It’s all about nature, winter and a pack of dogs

They all called me crazy. I am a Parisian living 350 kilometers above the…

A table for thousands, a year of culture and Oulu’s inviting the world
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A table for thousands, a year of culture and Oulu’s inviting the world

In 2026, Oulu, Finland will welcome visitors across all seasons, from winter festivals held…

Business

Uncover how Business is navigating the balance between Arctic preservation and responsible development.

Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026

Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026

Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a record profit of…

ExxonMobil won big at a big Alaska lease sale. Months later, its bids are still in legal limbo

ExxonMobil won big at a big Alaska lease sale. Months later, its bids are still in legal limbo

In March, after a series of recent big oil discoveries in the National Petroleum…

Norway’s sovereign fund opposes US plan to scrap company climate reporting

Norway’s sovereign fund opposes US plan to scrap company climate reporting

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Friday it does not recommend…

Travel

Comprehensive insights into Travel's role in shaping the future of Arctic governance and sustainability.

United returns to Nuuk for a second summer season

United returns to Nuuk for a second summer season

According to a press release, United Airlines resumed its twice-weekly nonstop service between Newark/New…

🇬🇱 Greenland opens new airport in Qaqortoq, expanding access to South Greenland

🇬🇱 Greenland opens new airport in Qaqortoq, expanding access to South Greenland

  Qaqortoq, Greenland – 16 April 2026 A new airport has opened in Qaqortoq,…

U.S. travel to Sweden surges 58% since 2019

U.S. travel to Sweden surges 58% since 2019

Travel from the United States to Sweden has risen by 58% compared to 2019…

Geopolitics

Stay informed on how Geopolitics is addressing climate change, indigenous rights, and Arctic development.

Inside NATO’s bet on multi-level Arctic wargaming

Inside NATO’s bet on multi-level Arctic wargaming

For decades, militaries have tried to build a wargaming framework. Thanks to AI and…

White House names new Arctic ambassador

White House names new Arctic ambassador

President Donald Trump has nominated Julia Nesheiwat, a former White House homeland security adviser,…

EU must call US threats to Greenland illegal, brief says

EU must call US threats to Greenland illegal, brief says

The EU should publicly declare U.S. threats to buy or invade Greenland illegal and…

Norway

Explore the latest research, policy shifts, and environmental updates emerging from Norway's Arctic region.

Someone’s been honking his horn, fined for waking a polar bear

Someone’s been honking his horn, fined for waking a polar bear

Once upon a time, in a fjord called Lomfjorden in Svalbard, there lived a…

🇳🇴 Hydro brings high-recycled aluminium to General Motors EV with Hydro CIRCAL

🇳🇴 Hydro brings high-recycled aluminium to General Motors EV with Hydro CIRCAL

Oslo, Norway – August 5, 2026 – General Motors’ Cadillac OPTIQ will feature a…

🇳🇴 Norway to host fifth International Polar Year Coordination Office, in partnership with the Republic of Korea and Chile

🇳🇴 Norway to host fifth International Polar Year Coordination Office, in partnership with the Republic of Korea and Chile

Arendal, Norway – August 10, 2026 – What happens at the poles affects everyone.…

USA

How USA's Arctic initiatives are influencing global discussions on climate and resource management.

Trump administration ends NOAA support for annual Arctic Report Card

Trump administration ends NOAA support for annual Arctic Report Card

The annual report, issued since 2006, prominently features work of Alaska scientists and conditions…

Greenland Energy postpones winter drilling after landing gear without permission

Greenland Energy postpones winter drilling after landing gear without permission

Greenland Energy Company said in a press release it will not drill for oil…

White House names new Arctic ambassador

White House names new Arctic ambassador

President Donald Trump has nominated Julia Nesheiwat, a former White House homeland security adviser,…

Sweden

The Arctic through the lens of Sweden: policy updates, community voices, and environmental data.

🇸🇪 Quartr raises $18 million to extend its global leadership in first-party IR data

🇸🇪 Quartr raises $18 million to extend its global leadership in first-party IR data

As Quartr keeps gaining share in a multi-billion dollar industry shifting fast toward AI,…

Inside NATO’s bet on multi-level Arctic wargaming

Inside NATO’s bet on multi-level Arctic wargaming

For decades, militaries have tried to build a wargaming framework. Thanks to AI and…

🇸🇪 Why we invested in imagi

🇸🇪 Why we invested in imagi

Stockholm, Sweden – July 29, 2026 – imagi raised a $4.5M seed round, backed…

Russia

Explore the latest research, policy shifts, and environmental updates emerging from Russia's Arctic region.

China’s Arctic shipping moves from trial to schedule

China’s Arctic shipping moves from trial to schedule

At least six Chinese operators are lining up container and bulk voyages through Russia's…

Ultranationalist Russian church leader assembles military priests and war veterans on Norway border
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Ultranationalist Russian church leader assembles military priests and war veterans on Norway border

Metropolitan Mitrofan of Murmansk has held his annual church service on the penexclave of…

In unprecedented Arctic operation, Russia sends convoy of oil tankers to 81.5°N

In unprecedented Arctic operation, Russia sends convoy of oil tankers to 81.5°N

Russian tankers loaded with up to 1 million tonnes of oil made history when…

Greenland

Explore the latest research, policy shifts, and environmental updates emerging from Greenland's Arctic region.

Greenland Energy postpones winter drilling after landing gear without permission

Greenland Energy postpones winter drilling after landing gear without permission

Greenland Energy Company said in a press release it will not drill for oil…

Inside NATO’s bet on multi-level Arctic wargaming

Inside NATO’s bet on multi-level Arctic wargaming

For decades, militaries have tried to build a wargaming framework. Thanks to AI and…

EU must call US threats to Greenland illegal, brief says

EU must call US threats to Greenland illegal, brief says

The EU should publicly declare U.S. threats to buy or invade Greenland illegal and…

Iceland

Tracking the intersection of science, security, and stewardship in Arctic affairs led by Iceland.

Weekend video: Iceland’s PM talks upcoming EU referendum on the Rest is Politics

Weekend video: Iceland’s PM talks upcoming EU referendum on the Rest is Politics

With Iceland three weeks out from a referendum on whether to resume EU accession…

Danish pension fund is largest shareholder in Greenland gold miner Amaroq

Danish pension fund is largest shareholder in Greenland gold miner Amaroq

A Danish pension fund was the single biggest shareholder in Amaroq Minerals when the…

🇮🇸 NIB finances research and development at Embla Medical

🇮🇸 NIB finances research and development at Embla Medical

Helsinki, Finland – August 3, 2026 – NIB has signed a EUR 50 million…

Denmark

Key developments from Denmark's Arctic territories: from environmental monitoring to economic ventures.

Greenland Energy postpones winter drilling after landing gear without permission

Greenland Energy postpones winter drilling after landing gear without permission

Greenland Energy Company said in a press release it will not drill for oil…

🇩🇰 Selected Group will utilize surplus heat from atNorth’s DEN02 data center

🇩🇰 Selected Group will utilize surplus heat from atNorth’s DEN02 data center

Ølgod, Denmark – August 2026 – atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit…

🇩🇰 Palette raises a €3 million pre-seed to build the OS for AI-native teams

🇩🇰 Palette raises a €3 million pre-seed to build the OS for AI-native teams

Ugly Duckling Ventures led our round, with participation from Emblem, Acadian Ventures, and a…

Finland

The Arctic through the lens of Finland: policy updates, community voices, and environmental data.

Inside NATO’s bet on multi-level Arctic wargaming

Inside NATO’s bet on multi-level Arctic wargaming

For decades, militaries have tried to build a wargaming framework. Thanks to AI and…

🇫🇮 ICEYE secures the first investment from European Commission’s Scaleup Europe Fund

🇫🇮 ICEYE secures the first investment from European Commission’s Scaleup Europe Fund

Helsinki, Finland – August 10, 2026 – The Scaleup Europe Fund, established by the…

🇫🇮 ICEYE strengthens UAE presence with local CEO appointment

🇫🇮 ICEYE strengthens UAE presence with local CEO appointment

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – August 3, 2026 – ICEYE, the world leader…

Canada

Uncover how Canada is navigating the balance between Arctic preservation and responsible development.

Coastal erosion, eye health research receive funding from Arctic non-profit

Coastal erosion, eye health research receive funding from Arctic non-profit

Money to support priorities identified by northern communities, ArcticNet scientific director says Northern researchers…

🇳🇴 TGS commences Orphan3D PSDM Phase 2 reprocessing offshore Newfoundland and Labrador

🇳🇴 TGS commences Orphan3D PSDM Phase 2 reprocessing offshore Newfoundland and Labrador

Oslo, Norway – July 22, 2026 – TGS, a leading provider of energy data…

Documentary to bring Inuit story of food, family and resilience to big screen

Documentary to bring Inuit story of food, family and resilience to big screen

Inuit filmmaker Malaya Qaunirq Chapman is preparing to screen her first feature documentary in…

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