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Maine's leadership summit shows state’s ambition in the Arctic

The U.S. state's connection to the Far North stretches back at least 4,000 years.

Will Sweden actually apologize to the Indigenous Sámi people? Maybe not

Political parties have so far given lukewarm responses.

An ice-free Arctic Ocean in 2050 doesn’t actually mean ice free

What we can observe is only “the tip of the proverbial iceberg.”

Alaska's Nome is emerging as the next Arctic pressure point amid security tension

We are launching a mini-series that will weave together perspectives on security in the…

Rubio says no US military buildup in Iceland without Reykjavík's consent

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States would not…

What is Palantir’s CEO doing in Sweden? Here’s what national media learned

Could he be planning to build an AI data center or a bomb-proof bunker?

Rubio calls Iceland a good friend as he heads to Reykjavík

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Iceland as a good friend of the…

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New Kremlin project aims at militarising families

Converting political prisoners into contributions to Putin’s war chest

Naval landing on Arctic archipelago reveals major pollution

Russian fishery tycoon, who sues Norway, seeks Arctic sway

Naval flotilla explores new passage on Northern Sea Route

Ships linked with Arctic Russia spotted in North Korea

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Partner content: Leadership in the High North

Maine’s leadership summit shows state’s ambition in the Arctic

The U.S. state's connection to the Far North stretches back at least 4,000 years.

Partner content: Visit Greenland

Come for Greenland’s beauty. Leave with its spirit.

Is Greenland on your travel bucket list? Here's what to know before you go.

Partner content Oulu2026

Can art change the climate conversation in Oulu?

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

Business

Partner content: Leadership in the High North

Maine’s leadership summit shows state’s ambition in the Arctic

The U.S. state's connection to the Far North stretches back at least 4,000 years.

What is Palantir’s CEO doing in Sweden? Here’s what national media learned

Could he be planning to build an AI data center or a bomb-proof bunker?

Palantir founder purchases large swath of forest in Sweden

The land covers an area almost the size of Liechtenstein.

Travel

Partner content: Visit Greenland

Come for Greenland’s beauty. Leave with its spirit.

Is Greenland on your travel bucket list? Here's what to know before you go.

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

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

Geopolitics

Partner content: Leadership in the High North

Maine’s leadership summit shows state’s ambition in the Arctic

The U.S. state's connection to the Far North stretches back at least 4,000 years.

Rubio says no US military buildup in Iceland without Reykjavík’s consent

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States would not…

Alaska’s Nome is emerging as the next Arctic pressure point amid security tension

We are launching a mini-series that will weave together perspectives on security in the…

Norway

An ice-free Arctic Ocean in 2050 doesn’t actually mean ice free

What we can observe is only “the tip of the proverbial iceberg.”

🇳🇴 KSAT and Xoople partner on ground network for Xoople constellation

KSAT has partnered with Xoople to provide ground segment services for Xoople's satellite constellation,…

Norway’s security service warns civilian ships are being used to spy on its coast

Russia is covertly seeking information on infrastructure, technology and activity to identify vulnerabilities.

USA

An ice-free Arctic Ocean in 2050 doesn’t actually mean ice free

What we can observe is only “the tip of the proverbial iceberg.”

Partner content: Leadership in the High North

Maine’s leadership summit shows state’s ambition in the Arctic

The U.S. state's connection to the Far North stretches back at least 4,000 years.

Rubio says no US military buildup in Iceland without Reykjavík’s consent

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States would not…

Sweden

Will Sweden actually apologize to the Indigenous Sámi people? Maybe not

Political parties have so far given lukewarm responses.

🇸🇪 Saab signs term-sheet agreement with Canada for future GlobalEye airborne early warning capability

Saab has signed a non-binding term-sheet agreement with Canada's Defence Investment Agency to establish…

🇸🇪 Spiich raises €3 million seed round to put salespeople back in front of customers

Spiich has raised €3 million in seed funding led by Ugly Duckling Ventures to…

Russia

Atle Staalesen

New Kremlin project aims at militarising families

Military-style games involving families from all over Russia aim at "strengthening traditional values and…

Laura A. Janda

Converting political prisoners into contributions to Putin’s war chest

There is a plan under development to exchange political prisoners held in Russia for…

Atle Staalesen

Naval landing on Arctic archipelago reveals major pollution

A military exercise on Russia’s remote Sedov archipelago has drawn attention to major damage…

Greenland

Amaroq wraps up Nanoq drilling as early tests show ore could be processed at Nalunaq

Icelandic mining company Amaroq has finished this year's drilling at its Nanoq gold project…

🇬🇱 AnorTech confirms deep-water port site at Gronne Bjerg anorthosite project, Greenland

AnorTech has confirmed deep-water port viability at its Gronne Bjerg anorthosite project in Greenland,…

What is ‘Nuuk ’Em All,’ the new Trump arcade game at the National Mall?

A new arcade game has landed on the National Mall, giving visitors a satirical…

Iceland

Partner content: Leadership in the High North

Maine’s leadership summit shows state’s ambition in the Arctic

The U.S. state's connection to the Far North stretches back at least 4,000 years.

Rubio says no US military buildup in Iceland without Reykjavík’s consent

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States would not…

Rubio calls Iceland a good friend as he heads to Reykjavík

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Iceland as a good friend of the…

Denmark

🇩🇰 Myriad Defence joins forces with Final Frontier to create €100 million defence tech fund

Two Danish defence tech VCs, Final Frontier and Myriad Defence, have merged to create…

Denmark sees long-term NATO presence in Greenland after Trump deal

The government hopes that Arctic Sentry will become permanent.

Desolate Arctic outpost likely to host US troops under new Greenland deal

Mestersvig sits 240 kilometres (149 miles) from the nearest settlement.

Finland

🇫🇮 atNorth to develop new data center in Salo, Finland

atNorth has announced plans to develop FIN05, a new data center in Salo, Finland,…

🇫🇮 ICEYE and Nokia partner to launch secure and sovereign satellite communications for governments and defense customers

ICEYE and Nokia have partnered to develop sovereign satellite communications systems for governments and…

🇸🇪 Truth Commission for the Sami People calls for immediate action on Indigenous rights

Sweden's Truth Commission for the Sami People has submitted its final report with 71…

Canada

How mobile apps are turning Arctic community observations into climate data

Canadians are using apps to document wildlife sightings and changing environmental conditions in real…

Trump declares victory in Greenland, but the deal exposes a deeper crisis of trust

The agreement "rewards months of coercion against an ally."

Weekend Video: Inside Agnico Eagle’s $2.4 billion bet on the Kitikmeot

This week's Weekend Video comes from the season finale of The Arctic Edge, a…