For Iceland, rapid growth in tourism proves a mixed bag
A land of volcanoes, hot springs, moonlike landscape, amazing waterfalls and all surrounded by an spectacular ocean for whale-watching.
Iceland has it all.
While the tourist industry...
Trade, Minerals, and the Green Transition in Greenland: A Conversation with...
Greenland Prime Minister Múte B. Egede speaks about the challenges the country faces in developing its natural resources in a safe and sustainable way...
Russian sailors rescue a lost dog from cracking Arctic sea ice
A fluffy dog was rescued in the Arctic by Russian sailors after it wandered off the home village and got lost on the sea ice.
The Russian...
Moscow signals it will make national security a priority as Russia...
Accusing the U.S. and NATO of trying "to restrict Russia's activities in the Arctic," Dmitry Medvedev made clear that issues of national security will...
A good dog with great genes – 1920s Alaska sled-relay hero...
WASHINGTON — In 1925, a handsome male sled dog named Balto led a 13-dog team that braved blizzard conditions during the grueling final 53-mile...
EU, NATO countries kick off center to counter ‘hybrid’ threats
HELSINKI — Several EU and NATO countries on Tuesday signed up to establish a center in Helsinki to research how to tackle tactics such as...
One year after ransomware attack, the Nunavut government says all computer...
The Government of Nunavut says it has recovered from last November’s crippling malware attack on its computer network.
“All GN system applications have been restored...
Arctic Yearbook’s 2018 edition focuses on China in the Arctic
China’s role in the Arctic is the focus of the latest Arctic Yearbook, produced by the Northern Research Forum and the University of the...
Greenland’s ‘power elite’ is diverse, but geographically concentrated, study suggests
Greenland’s most influential people are a diverse, relatively large group of individuals who live in Nuuk, are generally better educated than the population at...
Russia holds military drills in the Arctic
Russia's coastal defense units and Northern Fleet ships conducted live-fire rocket, artillery and anti-aircraft drills in the Arctic.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, ships...
