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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.

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 2d ago

Climate change challenges the Arctic's image as a snow-covered winter paradise, as portrayed in tourism marketing. Researcher Alix Varnajot says the industry must change its approach to keep the region attractive as snow conditions changes #research #finland #climatechange #arctic #tourism

Climate Change Puts Arctic Tourism Under Pressure: “A complex situation,” Says Researcher

Bodø (High North News): Climate change challenges the Arctic's image as a snow-covered winter paradise, as portrayed in tourism marketing. Researcher Alix Varnajot argues that the industry must change...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 5d ago

If #Greenland does not gain full membership of formal #Nordic #cooperation, it will consider leaving the Nordic Council of Ministers, says Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. The #FaroeIslands are also calling for equality once again. @tinganes.bsky.social @nordenorg.bsky.social

Greenland’s Prime Minister: Equality in Nordic Cooperation is a Matter of Political Will

If Greenland does not gain full membership of formal Nordic cooperation, the country will consider leaving the Nordic Council of Ministers, says Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. The Faroe Islands...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 5d ago

#Debate: From their ivory towers, they pass judgement. “Shit house” is Donald Trump’s description of Norway. “A broken country”, counters investor Øystein Stray Spetalen about his former homeland, says commentator Arne O. Holm. #trump #democracy #wealthtax #norway #shithouse

Greetings From a Broken Shit House

Commentary: From their respective ivory towers, they pass judgement on their surroundings. “Shit house” is Donald Trump’s description of Norway. “A broken country”, counters investor Øystein Stray Spe...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 5d ago

The detention of the Ya Qing Hai Yang marks the first known case of Norway holding a falsely flagged vessel linked to Russia’s sanctioned energy sector. Norwegian Authorities also identified deficiencies on a second Chinese ship @forsvaret.bsky.social #china #sanctions #shadowfleet #lng #russia

Norway Detains Sanctioned Chinese Ship Sailing Under False Flag, Inspects Second Vessel

The detention of the Ya Qing Hai Yang marks the first known case of Norway holding a falsely flagged vessel linked to Russia’s sanctioned energy sector. The Norwegian Maritime Authority has also ident...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 6d ago

In Canada, #Indigenous peoples play an active role in Arctic preparedness. A researcher argues that Norway should learn from the Canadian model to strengthen its total defence and counter hybrid threats in the north @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social #canada #arctic en.highnorthnews.com/science/clos...

Closer Cooperation With Indigenous Peoples Can Strengthen Total Defence in the North

In Canada, Indigenous peoples play an active role in Arctic preparedness. A researcher at UiT argues that Norway should learn from the Canadian model to strengthen its total defence and counter hybrid...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 7d ago

Nordland’s county government chair is calling for more funding for #health #preparedness and infrastructure for #militarymobility in the Norwegian national budget. The responsible ministries now respond. #HighNorth @hod.regjeringen.no @samferdselsdep.bsky.social @jd.regjeringen.no

The Norwegian Government Responds to Preparedness Criticism From Nordland

The Norwegian national budget must include more funds for health preparedness and infrastructure for military mobility in Nordland, believes the chair of the county government. The responsible ministr...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 7d ago

She calls it the "salami tactic," where Russia gradually pushes the boundaries of what NATO is willing to tolerate. "It is a conditioning to war," says Katarzyna Zysk at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies @forsvaretshogskole.bsky.social #russia @arcticcircleorg.bsky.social #hybridwarfare

Defence researcher: Putin is Gradually Raising our Tolerance For War

Reykjavik (High North News): She calls it 'salami tactic,' where Russia gradually pushes the boundaries of what NATO is willing to tolerate. 'It is a process of becoming conditioned to war,' says Kata...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · last wk.

"The security environment is more complex and more strategically consequential than it was a decade ago," says Commander of #Alaskan Command and Alaskan NORAD Region. In an interview with HNN, he comments on the growing military activity in the #US #Arctic.

Top Alaska Military Officer: 'Homeland Defense in the Arctic Cannot be Seasonal or Episodic'

'The security environment is more complex and more strategically consequential than it was a decade ago,' says Commander of Alaskan Command and Alaskan NORAD Region. In an interview with HNN, he comme...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · last wk.

China has tested its GW satellite internet system during this year’s Arctic expedition. The trial linked research vessels with an Antarctica research station. The trial adds to China’s wider push in the Arctic #arctic #China #satellite #GWsatellite en.highnorthnews.com/politics/chi...

China Tests Domestic Satellite Communication in Arctic As Polar Capabilities Expand

China has tested its GW satellite internet system during this year’s Arctic expedition. The trial linked research vessels with an Antarctica research station. The trial adds to China’s wider push to d...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · last wk.

The #EU's new #Arctic #strategy addresses a changed threat landscape and puts #security at the centre. It provides a good framework, but #people should have been the main priority, believes Andreas Raspotnik, Director of the High North Center. @ec.europa.eu @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

The EU's New Arctic Strategy: 'A Good Starting Point,' Says Researcher

The EU's new Arctic strategy addresses a changed threat landscape and puts security at the centre. It provides a good framework, but people should have been the main priority, believes Andreas Raspotn...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · last wk.

Norway and Russia have agreed on a fisheries agreement for 2027. “For the first time in six years, we are seeing an increase in the cod quota in the Barents Sea,” says Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne S. Næss @nfd.regjeringen.no #russia en.highnorthnews.com/politics/nor...

Norway and Russia Have Reached a Fisheries Agreement for 2027

Norway and Russia have agreed on a fisheries agreement for 2027. “For the first time in six years, we are seeing an increase in the cod quota in the Barents Sea,” says Norwegian Minister of Fisheries ...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

Two Chinese heavy-lift vessels, including one sanctioned for its role in Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project, remain off northern Norway, despite winds having eased substantially. The vessels have been off Andoya for more than 10 days #sanctions #china #norway #arctic en.highnorthnews.com/politics/chi...

Chinese Heavy-Lift Ships Remain Off Northern Norway as German Navy Vessel Patrols Area

Two Chinese heavy-lift vessels, including one sanctioned for its role in Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project, remain off northern Norway, despite winds having eased substantially. The vessels have been off ...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

Admiral Giuseppe Dragone says Arctic tensions demanded swift adaptation, but never brought NATO allies close to conflict. @arcticcircleorg.bsky.social #arcticsentry #arctic #security #usa #politics #nato #greenland @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social en.highnorthnews.com/politics/nat...

NATO chief: Greenland Crisis Never Neared Confrontation

Reykjavik (High North News): Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone says Arctic tensions demanded swift adaptation, but never brought NATO allies close to actual conflict.

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

#Debatt om EUs nye arktisstrategi: Norge nøkkelpartner for sikkerhet og vekst, mener rektor Dag Rune Olsen, viserektor @tromsojonas.bsky.social og EU-rådgiver Linda S. Dahlberg ved @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu #sikkerhetspolitikk #norge www.highnorthnews.com/meninger/eus...

EUs nye arktisstrategi: Høye ambisjoner krever sterke partnerskap

Denne uken la EU-kommisjonens president, Ursula von der Leyen, frem EUs nye Arktisstrategi. Om noen ...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

For første gang er det påvist antistoffer mot fugleinfluensa hos isbjørner på Grønland. Forskerne vet lite om hvor dødelig viruset er, men mener økt overvåking kan gi tidlige varsler om spredning. @cdcgov.govmirrors.com #fugleinfluensa #grønland #isbjørn www.highnorthnews.com/forskning/an...

Antistoffer mot fugleinfluensa påvist hos isbjørner på Grønland

For første gang er det påvist antistoffer mot fugleinfluensa hos isbjørner på Grønland. Forskerne vet foreløpig lite om hvor dødelig viruset er, men mener økt overvåking kan gi tidlige varsler om spre...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

High North News reports from the major military hub, #Norfolk, on the #US East Coast where we met with key personell from the #Norwegian Joint Headquarters and #NATO Joint Force Command Norfolk, discussing the security situation in the High North.

From Norfolk in the US, NATO is Closely Monitoring the Threat Situation in the High North

Norfolk (HNN): The Norwegian Joint Headquarters plays an important role in reporting to NATO's Joint Force Command Norfolk in the US about the situation in the High North. HNN met key personnel from t...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

#Newsletter from the Editor: As usual, things are heating up in the North. Canada is looking toward the Nordics, Russia’s "shadow fleet" is growing even murkier, and we are reporting directly from NATO’s Arctic headquarters in the United States. #arctic en.highnorthnews.com/opinions/int...

Into Darkness

Dear reader. As usual, things are heating up in the North. Canada is looking toward the Nordics, Russia’s 'shadow fleet' is growing even murkier, and we are reporting directly from NATO’s Arctic headq...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

Forsvarets operative hovedkvarter i Norge har en sentral rolle i å rapportere til Nato-kommandoen @jfcnorfolk.bsky.social i USA om situasjonsbildet i nordområdene. HNN rapporterer fra forsvarsbyen Norfolk på den amerikanske østkysten @forsvaret.bsky.social #russland #arktis #norge #usa #forsvar

Fra Norfolk i USA følger Nato trusselbildet i nord tett

Norfolk (High North News): Forsvarets operative hovedkvarter i Norge har en sentral rolle i å rapportere til Nato-kommandoen JFC Norfolk i USA om situasjonsbildet i nordområdene. HNN har møtt nøkkelpe...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

A Russian radio station in Svalbard had to halt its broadcasts after Norwegian authorities discovered that it lacked the necessary licences. #nkom #barentsburg #svalbard #arctic en.highnorthnews.com/business/rus...

Russian Radio Station in Svalbard Halt Broadcasts Over Missing Norwegian Licence

The Russian radio station Maya in Barentsburg had to halt its FM broadcasts after Norwegian authorities discovered that it lacked the necessary licences. The company has since applied for authorisatio...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

Recently, the frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen has carried out the #Norwegian #Navy's annual #Svalbard patrol to assert #sovereignty. “It is important that we continue to operate here,” says Commanding Officer Stian Gjermundsen Buunk. #HighNorth #Arctic @forsvaret.bsky.social

The Norwegian Frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen on Svalbard Patrol

Recently, the frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen has been conducting the Norwegian Navy's annual Svalbard patrol to assert sovereignty and demonstrate presence. “It is important that we continue to operate...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Nordic countries are becoming an increasingly important partners in Canada’s Arctic research efforts. Canada's ambassador to Norway, Amy Baker, insists that this will not come at the expense of the country's research ties with the US #canada #arctic #USA en.highnorthnews.com/science/clos...

Closer Arctic Research Cooperation With the Nordics Won’t Weaken U.S. Research Ties

Bodø (High North News): The Nordic countries are becoming an increasingly important partners in Canada’s Arctic research efforts. Canada's ambassador to Norway, Amy Baker, insists that this will not c...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 3w ago

The keel of the CCGS Imnaryuaq, which will be the largest #icebreaker ever built in #Canada, has been laid. “This icebreaker will enhance our year-round presence in the North,” says the Canadian Minister of Defence David McGuinty. #Arctic

Keel Laid for Future Flagship of the Canadian Icebreaker Fleet

The keel for CCGS Imnaryuaq, which will be the largest icebreaker ever built in Canada, was laid Tuesday. 'This icebreaker will reinforce our year-round presence in the North,' says the Canadian Minis...

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 3w ago

Space Norway has awarded the US company Ciena a contract to extend the lifespan of legacy subsea fibre cables to #Svalbard while deploying optical technology on the new Arctic Way cable. #connectivity #HighNorth #Arctic

To Upgrade Existing Subsea Fibre Cables to Svalbard and Deploy Technology on New Cable System

Space Norway has awarded Ciena a contract to extend the lifespan of legacy subsea fibre cables to Svalbard while deploying optical technology on the new Arctic Way cable.

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High North News@highnorthnews.bsky.social · 3w ago

#Debatt: Norsk deltakelse i China Council ble nylig tatt opp i Stortingets høring om @Utenriksdept. Vi har deltatt på denne møteplassen i en årrekke. Her diskuteres utvikling, klima og miljøspørsmål, skriver @kristinhalvorsen.bsky.social og Jan Gunnar Winther #kina #chinacouncil

Nyttig dialog med Kina om klima og miljø

Norsk deltakelse i China Council ble nylig tatt opp i Stortingets høring om utenriksdepartementet. V ...

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