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US Strategic Bombers Deployed in Northern Sweden

Two US Air Force B-1B Lancers are now operating out of Luleå-Kallax Air Base in Northern Sweden. “In these uneasy times when NATO membership is imminent, it is important to have committed partners," says the Chief of the Swedish Air Force, Major General Jonas Wikman.
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The Abyss

The Fictional Story of The 2020 Kiruna Mine Earthquake

The town of Kiruna in the Swedish Arctic is sinking due to the giant mine below and the town is in danger of collapsing. The residents have to evacuate, but the mining town is sinking faster than anyone thought. This is the plot behind the new Netflix movie The Abyss, based on a real-life event.

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Sweden with lowest population growth in 22 years

Sweden saw its lowest population growth in 22 years in 2023. That is…
Politics / 23.02.2024

Greenland With New Arctic Strategy

On Wednesday, the Greenlandic government, naalakkersuisut, presented its…
Politics / 23.02.2024

Yukon First Nations Advocates Push for Chinook Salmon Protection

Delegates at a recent parliamentary committee told lawmakers challenges…
Business
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Germany Continues to Import Russian Natural Gas Through Belgium and the Netherlands

Despite stopping direct imports of Russian natural gas in 2022, significant quantities continue to reach Germany via its neighbors new data show. Advocates urge Germany to stop buying Russian fuels and to stop thus indirectly funding its war efforts.
Politics

Greenland with New Arctic Strategy: Defense, Diplomacy and Peace

Last week, the Government of Greenland presented its Foreign, Security, and Defense Strategy 2024 - 2033. Titled 'Greenland in the World — Nothing about us without us,' the strategy aims to form stronger ties with Arctic North America and to hold a leading role in the Arctic Council.
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New Iron Ore Line Derailment: Cannot Rule Out Sabotage

Days after the opening of the Iron Ore Line, another iron ore train derailed on the railway line between Norway and Sweden in the North. Swedish police have initiated investigations of both incidents and do not rule out sabotage.

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Opinions

Boundaries of the Ego vs Rational Boundaries in the Barents Sea

Researcher Eda Ayaydin highlights three critical fractions in the interactions…

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Seeking Consensus for More Efficient Arctic Cooperation

Russia suspends payments to the Arctic Council until it resumes "full-fledged work."…

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Russia Suspends Funding for the Arctic Council: Wake up Call Not Death Knell

Russia has decided to suspend annual payments to the Arctic Council. In this Op-ed…

Politics

Russia Threatens to Withdraw From the Arctic Council

"We need to keep all political options open, including a withdrawal from the Arctic…

Politics

Sweden in NATO: "A Historic Day"

Hungary said yes, and Sweden can finally become a full-fledged NATO member.
Politics
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Latest Round of US and UK Sanctions Takes Aim at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Project

The US and UK announced further sanctions against Russia´s Arctic LNG 2-project targeting ship construction in Russia and South Korea and Novatek’s Belokamenka assembly yard. The impact of three rounds of sanctions in the last six months continues to delay the first shipment from the project.
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Allied Forces Gather for NATO's Biggest Exercise in Decades

NATO Allies have deployed to take part in exercise Steadfast Defender involving 90,000 personnel from 31 Allies and partner nation Sweden.
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Spain and Belgium Buy Russian Arctic Gas at Record Rate, Officials Unsure How to Stop Imports

European countries continue to buy more than half of Russia’s gas production, without concerted European effort to reduce import volumes. Norway also continues to expand its gas portfolio, including to destinations outside the EU.
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In an Abound of Asian Tourists by the Border With Russia, PM Jonas Gahr Støre Appears

Commentary: A nearly unpenetrable wall of Asian tourists meets me on my way into the reception at one of the overcrowded hotels in Kirkenes, Northern Norway. In a balancing act between rolling luggage, I find the staircase leading to the second floor, where I meet Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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The Good Neighbor

Dear reader. Norway's prime minister is primarily concerned with being a predictable neighbor to a belligerent Russia, which, on its part, is withdrawing funding for the Arctic Council. On top of this, Russia continues to pump Arctic gas into Europe. Here is the week that passed in the North.
Politics
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Norwegian PM Støre: Important to Be a Neighbor That Does Not Offer Surprises

Kirkenes (High North News): "I am concerned with us sticking to deterrence and reassurance. Some say we must stop reassuring, but I profoundly disagree," said Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre during the Kirkenes Conference in Northern Norway.
Opinions

Boundaries of the Ego vs Rational Boundaries in the Barents Sea

Researcher Eda Ayaydin highlights three critical fractions in the interactions between Russia and Norway.
Politics
Fra Longyearbyen

New Transport Plan for Longyearbyen in Progress

The Longyearbyen Community Council is processing new recommendations for transport and logistics on Svalbard. Head of Economic Development Lennarth Kvernmo highlights the importance of the work for the population and the business sector; for value creation and liveability on the archipelago.
Politics

The Kirkenes Conference 2024: Discussing the Way Forward for the High North

The geopolitical situation in the High North and changed border-crossing conditions are topics found throughout the Kirkenes Conference, which Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre opened.
Politics
Morten Høglund.

Seeking Consensus for More Efficient Arctic Cooperation

Russia suspends payments to the Arctic Council until it resumes "full-fledged work." Norway seeks to achieve agreement among all member states on more efficient interaction. "We have recently sent out a proposal for new guidelines," states Morten Høglund, who leads the council under Norway's chairship.
Politics

Lavrov Stands Firm on Maritime Border Agreements With Norway and the US

A call has been made in the Russian State Duma for the termination of agreements on maritime delimitation with Norway in the Barents Sea and the US in the Bering Sea. "One must look at the big picture," responds MFA Sergey Lavrov, pointing to the agreements' benefits to Russia.
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Can the Arctic Compete with Switzerland For Tax Refugees?

Commentary: What is needed to make people move from southern latitudes and northward to the Arctic? A cut in the wealth tax for the richest believes the city council in Bodø, a large city in a Northern Norwegian context, just north of the Arctic Circle.
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Nordic Response Exercise Logistics Impacted as Ofoten Railway Line Remains Closed

"The Ofoten Line is important to the Norwegian Armed Forces. Its significance will increase with Sweden and Finland as NATO members," says Chief of Defense Eirik Kristoffersen to High North News.
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