High North News
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International online bilingual newspaper located in Bodø, northern Norway. Together with our correspondents, we bring you news, analyses, and debate about politics and business in the Arctic.
In May, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs granted permission for a Russian research voyage in Norwegian sea areas. #lawofthesea #russia #marineresearch #norwegianwaters #science #norway #arctic en.highnorthnews.com/science/russ...
Norway approves Russian research voyage with conditions
Oslo approved a Russian vessel’s research trip in Norwegian waters, but imposed strict limits and close monitoring.
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Forskere undersøker den vestlige kanten av den transpolare havstrømmen som del av programmet Polhavet 2050. #polhavet2050 #forskning #nordpolen @polarinstitute.bsky.social #polhavet
Historisk milepæl i Polhavet
Kronprins Haakon har nådd sitt vestligste punkt. Nå jakter forskerne ny kunnskap fra Polhavets iskalde dyp.
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A Russian espionage operation intended to damage Sweden’s reputation has been stopped #Säkerhetspolisen #espionage #intelligence #säpo #russia #sweden #politics
Säpo exposed Russian agent
The Swedish Security Service stopped an espionage operation targeting key decision-makers in Sweden.
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#Debatt: Situasjonen i anleggsbransjen er ikke blitt bedre siden mars. Den er blitt verre, sier Gøran Kimsaas i Maskinentreprenørenes forbund. @hoyre.bsky.social #anleggsbransjen #byggoganlegg #nordnorge #arktis #nordområdene #meninger
Kjære distrikts-Høyre: Dere stemte ja i vår. Stem ja igjen.
Anleggsbedrifter i nord kjemper for å overleve. Nå ber MEF Høyre sikre dem et nødvendig pusterom.
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President Donald Trump has nominated Julia Nesheiwat to serve as #US #Ambassador-at-Large for the #Arctic. She was Homeland Security Advisor in the first Trump administration and has been a commissioner of the US Arctic Research Commission.
Julia Nesheiwat Could Become the New US Arctic Ambassador
On Friday, President Donald Trump nominated Julia Nesheiwat to become US Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic.
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The delivery of two LNG modules from China to Russia highlights continuing industrial ties between Moscow and Beijing despite uncertainty over Arctic LNG 2’s completion en.highnorthnews.com/politics/sat... #arctic #lng #politics #novatek #china #russia #trade #belokamenka
New satellite images reveal China-Russia LNG link
Fresh imagery shows Arctic LNG 2 modules delivered from China, underscoring active Russia-China industrial ties.
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#Debatt: Flere kommuner i Troms og Finnmark skriker etter økonomisk nødhjelp fra staten. Nord-Norges største by er bare en av mange som kan bli satt under statlig kontroll. #nordnorge #robek #Troms #statligkontroll #meninger #finnmark #arktis #økonomi www.highnorthnews.com/meninger/tro...
Troms og Finnmark: Skal mer enn halvparten av befolkningen styres av staten?
Tromsø er ikke alene. Over halvparten i Troms og Finnmark kan havne under statlig kontroll.
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This summer, researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research found edible #crab as far north as Skjervøy in Troms, #NorthernNorway. “The edible crab is clearly not finished exploring new areas,” says researcher Johanna Marcussen. #HighNorth #climatechange
The Edible Crab Keeps Moving Northwards
This summer, researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research found edible crab as far north as Skjervøy in Troms, Northern Norway. “The edible crab is clearly not finished exploring new area...
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The Trump administration argues that the changes will modernize outdated regulations and encourage new investment. #trump #arctic #offshoredrilling #alaska #obamaera #politics #oil en.highnorthnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump moves to ease Arctic drilling rules in Alaska
Fresh US plans to scale back Arctic offshore rules could reignite Alaska oil interest and spark a fierce backlash.
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July was a strong month for #Norwegian #seafood exports. #Salmon contributed to both higher export volumes and higher prices, but the tariffs on exports to the US continue to affect salmon exports.
Record-strong seafood exports this summer
July was a strong month for Norwegian seafood exports. Salmon contributed to both higher export volumes and higher prices, but the tariffs on exports to the US continue to affect salmon exports.
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The #Canadian Coast Guard's operations in the #Arctic will this autumn be supported by the #Finnish #icebreaker MSV Nordica. “There is more demand for Finland's icebreaking expertise around the world than ever before,” says the Finnish minister of transport.
Canada Charters Finnish Icebreaker for Increased Capacity in Arctic waters
The Canadian Coast Guard's operations in the Arctic will this autumn be supported by the Finnish icebreaker MSV Nordica. “There is more demand for Finland's icebreaking expertise around the world than...
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The majority of #municipalities in Troms and Finnmark, #NorthernNorway, ran a deficit last year. The municipalities also have high loan debt and several may end up in the Register for governmental approval of financial obligations. #HighNorth
Arctic municipalities face a worrying money squeeze
Most councils in Troms and Finnmark ran deficits, with debt rising and more at risk of state financial control.
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Dear all. We are back from summer vacation, ready to go and looking forward to a packed autumn of security, fish, industry, science and good debates. #arctic #newsletter
Autumn in the Arctic: security, climate change and Arctic news highlights
Security, climate and Arctic power shifts set the tone for a packed autumn. Catch up on the biggest stories now.
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While heatwaves and temperature records have swept across large parts of Europe, Northern Norway faced a starkly different reality, enduring an unusually cool and rain-soaked July. #svalbard #weather #arctic #climatechange #norway en.highnorthnews.com/science/wet-...
Record-wet July in the north - but Svalbard surprises
Northern Norway was drenched in rain and cold, while Svalbard set a July record. See where the weather stood out the most.
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The first #ArcticOcean 2050 expedition encountered less sea ice than expected and reached the North Pole four days ahead of schedule. “We hardly broke any ice at all,” says expedition leader Paul Dodd. #research #HighNorth #Arctic
First Arctic Ocean 2050 Expedition at the North Pole: Strikingly Little Ice
The first expedition for the research programme Arctic Ocean 2050 encountered less sea ice than expected and reached the North Pole several days ahead of schedule. “We hardly broke any ice at all,” sa...
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#US and #Canadian forces train to defend the #Alaskan theather of operations during homeland defense focused operation Tundra Merlin.
US and Canada Conduct Homeland Defense Operation in the Arctic
US and Canadian forces train to defend the Alaskan theather of operations during homeland defense focused operation Tundra Merlin.
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#Debate: GPS jamming, cyberattacks and cable threats are eroding sovereignty in the High North without a single shot being fired, says Anita L. Parlow #svalbard #nato #hybridwarfare #highnorth #russia #opinions #arctic en.highnorthnews.com/opinions/def...
How grey-zone pressure is testing the High North
GPS jamming, cyberattacks and cable threats are eroding sovereignty in the High North without a single shot being fired.
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#Opinions: Greenland exposed a NATO blind spot on internal coercion, says strategic analyst Shay Gal #hybrid #coercion #greenland #nato #opinions #denmark #trump en.highnorthnews.com/opinions/gre...
Greenland row lays bare NATO’s dangerous blind spot
Trump’s Greenland claim exposes a NATO gap on allied coercion — and why the Arctic could pay the price.
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Arctic tensions rise as NATO powers step up in the north #arctic #nato #security #highnorth en.highnorthnews.com/politics/arc...
Arctic tensions rise as NATO powers step up in the north
Norway, the US and NATO are intensifying Arctic operations as security concerns grow across the High North.
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#Newsletter: Once again, we are breaking down the boundaries between culture and journalism, both crucial for freedom of expression and democratic values. This, and more in the sring's last newsletter. See you in August. Stay cool!
What is shaping this summer in the high north.
From Arctic students to security debates, see what is shaping this summer in Northern Norway and the high north.
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Like more than a hundred other students, Andre Torres (21) from Brazil is in #Bodø, Northern #Norway, this week to take part in summer #studies at Nord University. The opportunity to learn about local conditions in the High North was important, he tells HNN.
Great International Interest Towards Summer Studies in Northern Norway
Bodø (High North News): Like more than a hundred other students, Andre Torres (21) from Brazil is in Bodø, Northern Norway, this week to take part in summer studies at Nord University. The opportunity...
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This highlights how the Northern Sea Route development has become a growing priority in both local and national South Korean maritime policy. #pohangcity #southkorea #arctic #shipping #yeongilmanport #nsr en.highnorthnews.com/business/sou...
South Korea pushes Pohang into Arctic shipping race
Pohang wants Yeongilman Port to become an Arctic hub as South Korea ramps up Northern Sea Route plans.
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Russia ramps up Arctic LNG exports to Asia as Northern Sea Route summer season starts #LNG #NSR #Russia #arctic #shipping
Russia pushes Arctic LNG east despite sanctions
Two Russian LNG cargoes are heading to Asia, signalling a busy Northern Sea Route summer despite sanctions and setbacks.
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Most popular last week: China prepares second LNG terminal for Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 cargoes
China opens new route for Arctic LNG 2 cargoes
A second Chinese LNG terminal could boost sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 exports and cut shipping distances via the Northern Sea Route.
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#Steel company #Stegra has completed its EUR 1.4 billion financing round, which is to enable the completion of the company's green steel plant in Northern #Sweden.
The Green Transition in Northern Sweden: Pressured Company Secures Important Financing
Steel company Stegra has completed its EUR 1.4 billion financing round, which is to enable the completion of the company's green steel plant in Northern Sweden.
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Comment, Arne O. Holm: Armed with the world-famous Kvæfjord cake, I am sitting in the café at Trondenes Historical Centre outside Harstad. It takes time to land after discussing the security of the United States and Europe with our leading experts. #debate #arctic #opinions #festspilleneinordnorge
Why real meetings in the North still matter
From Harstad to the High North, a powerful commentary on democracy, dialogue and why people must still meet face to face.
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DEBATE: Democracy is under pressure, the great powers are in conflict and security policy is unpredictable. What does the development in the USA mean for Norway, NATO and the High North? #arctic #nato #defense
What today’s USA means for the Arctic
Join the Harstad debate as top voices unpack the USA, NATO and rising Arctic security tensions.
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The ICE Pact leads to rapid icebreaker fleet expansion #ICEpact #icebreaker #finland #usa #polarsecuritycutter #defense #security
Historic start for first US Arctic cutter in Finland
Steel is cut in Finland for the first US Arctic Security Cutter, speeding up Washington’s push for a stronger icebreaker fleet.
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