Sled races are a highlight of Salekhard’s Reindeer Breeder Day celebrations
Residents of Salekhard in West Siberia celebrated Reindeer Breeder Day, a major holiday of the region's Indigenous peoples, on the nearby Polyabta River on...
Prepare for the worst, Greenland tourism industry warned
Greenland’s tourism industry should prepare for a summer without any cruise ships and a reopening of its borders to airline passengers no earlier than...
Svalbard study finds high levels of pharmaceuticals in marine life
Scientists in Svalbard seeking to understand the environmental impact of releasing wastewater directly into the ocean have found surprisingly high levels of pharmaceuticals in...
Iceland volcano could erupt for years, creating ‘perfect tourist’ attraction
COPENHAGEN — A volcano in Iceland spewing lava into the sky since it erupted last Friday could continue its spectacular display for years, potentially...
Volcano erupts near Iceland’s capital
COPENHAGEN — A volcano erupted near Iceland's capital Reykjavik on Friday, shooting lava high into the night sky after thousands of small earthquakes in...
Russia’s North Pole Barneo camp cancelled for the third year in...
COVID-19 travel restrictions have put a halt to the annual ice camp Barneo, usually constructed by Russia on Arctic sea ice near the North...
Iceland opens borders for vaccinated visitors to boost tourism
COPENHAGEN — Iceland will this week open its borders to all visitors who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 without mandatory testing or quarantine, as...
West Greenland’s plastic litter mostly comes from local sources, study finds
The vast majority of plastic that collects on Greenland’s western coast likely stems from local sources, a study of 300 kilograms of litter gathered during...
A Russian art exhibit under sea ice aims to draw attention...
An exhibit of art was displayed under the ice of the White Sea in the Karelia region in Northwest Russia last month. Visitors were required...
Pandemic concerns postpone 2022 Arctic Winter Games
The Arctic Winter Games International Committee has decided to postpone its 2022 games. Next year’s Arctic Winter Games were originally set to be held in...
