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.
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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Newsletter from the Editor: For the fifth time, we have joined forces with the True Northern Arts Festival, and this year put mental health, defense and Finland on the agenda, confidently led by editor Arne O. Holm. We also have the latest news from the Arctic.
Who owns the story of the North?
War, mental health and Arctic power shifts. Follow the debate and catch the latest High North stories.
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This will expand import capacity and improve logistics for shipments arriving via the Northern Sea Route as exports from the sanctioned project continue. #china #russia #LNG #arctic
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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A move that reflects Copenhagen’s push to strengthen Arctic security while increasing Greenlandic involvement. #greenland #denmark #defens #airgreenland #arctic
Denmark gives Air Greenland major Arctic security role
Air Greenland wins a $250m surveillance deal as Denmark boosts Arctic security and gives Greenland a bigger role.
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DEBATT FRA 11:15: Hvordan påvirkes vi mentalt når verden rykker nærmere og krig, opprustning og beredskap ikke lenger bare er noe som skjer langt borte? Debatt med psykiater Finn Skårderud, Martine Lødding fra True North, biskop Stig Lægdene og danser Navid Rezvani, ledet av redaktør Arne O. Holm
Når uroen rykker nærmere: Hva gjør det med oss?
Bli med på åpen debatt fra Harstad om press, beredskap og mental motstandskraft i nord. Se live fra 11.30.
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The #Swedish #mining company #LKAB is contributing a full SEK 1.8 billion to secure the continued transformation of #Kiruna in Northern #Sweden. This eases the municipality’s financial situation, where the large-scale #relocation of the town is still under way.
Mining Company LKAB Supports Kiruna Municipality to Secure Relocation Process of the Arctic Town
Sweden’s Arctic mining town secures a SEK 1.8bn boost as Kiruna’s dramatic relocation enters a crucial new phase.
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This exposes the gaps in the company's screening process as Europe seeks to sever energy ties with Moscow. #sanctions #damen #russia #lng #arctic
Damen admits Russia-linked LNG repair despite pledge
A Dutch yard serviced a Russia-linked LNG carrier after vowing to stop, exposing how hard Europe’s energy break really is.
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This reinforces concerns that the Arctic is becoming an increasingly powerful driver of global warming. #arctic #globalwarming #co2 #climatechange #science @science.org #carbonsink #carbon #emissions
Arctic warning: frozen carbon may turn threat sooner
New research suggests Arctic permafrost could emit more CO2 than it absorbs far earlier than models predicted.
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Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden offers over 7,000 plant species in a distinctive stone landscape inspired by the mountains surrounding the city. “We don’t want to tame nature, but rather showcase it,” says General Manager Jarle W. Bjerke. #HighNorth #Arctic @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social
The World’s Northernmost Botanical Garden
Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden offers over 7,000 plant species in a distinctive stone landscape inspired by the mountains surrounding the city. “We don’t want to tame nature, but rather showcas...
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US Senate advances Arctic security bill to counter Chinese and Russian espionage #Arctic #espionage #intelligence #USA
Senate moves to curb Arctic espionage fears
US senators back a tougher Arctic security plan as fears grow over Russian and Chinese research-linked spying.
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#Newsletter: Join a striking journey through Arctic mining, NATO drills, LNG tensions and a changing High North. #arctic
War’s echoes in the Arctic mountains
Join a striking journey through Arctic mining, NATO drills, LNG tensions and a changing High North.
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Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): “The Combined Air Operations Centre in Bodø is very important for NATO,” emphasises Deputy Commander of the Allied Air Command, Lt. Gen. Guillaume Thomas. He is clear that the centre also strengthens the integration of Sweden and Finland within the Alliance.
Large-scale Air Exercise Led From the North: Demonstrates Ability to Carry Out Complex Operations
Bodø (High North News): “The Combined Air Operations Centre in Bodø is very important for NATO,” emphasises Deputy Commander of the Allied Air Command, Lt. Gen. Guillaume Thomas. He is clear that the ...
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Next week, the #debate series #HighNoon kicks off during the True Northern Arts Festival in #NorthernNorway. This year’s edition offers strong voices from fields such as arts and culture, research and defense. Among the primary guests is Norway's Chief of Defense Eirik Kristoffersen. #HighNorth
High Noon 2026: Northern Debate on Mental Pressure, Today’s USA and Lessons from Finland
Next week, the debate series High Noon will take place during the True Northern Arts Festival in Northern Norway. This year’s edition offers dance and choral singing, as well as strong voices from fie...
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From mining hopes to crypto noise: In Northern Norway, war, the power crisis and the hunt for minerals are felt all the way into the mountains. #mining #norway #minerals #cryptomining #war #debate #opinions #sulitjelma
Sulitjelma: The world is rearming for war – it is felt deep in the mountains of Northern Norway
From mining hopes to crypto noise: In Sulitjelma, war, the power crisis and the hunt for minerals are felt all the way into the mountains.
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