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5. august kastet den norske seilskuta Statsraad Lehmkuhl loss i Nuuk, Grønland, med kurs for Nordvestpassasjen. Her er den i Davisstredet på vei mot første stopp ved Pond Indlet på den canadiske Baffinøya før isforholdene tilsa at kursen måtte endres. (Foto: André Marton Pedersen/Statsraad Lehmkuhl)

Statsraad Lehmkuhl’s Voyage Was Poorly Planned, Says Researcher

The Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl recently had to cancel a voyage through the Northwest Passage due to ice conditions. The voyage should have taken place in September, when sea ice extent is at its lowest, states a researcher. The expedition leader responds to the criticism.

Arne O. Holm says

Arne O. Holm

Putin Meeting Trump in the Arctic Has a Purely Practical, Not Political, Reasoning

Commentary: At the time of writing, the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska is only hours away. The meeting takes place in the American Arctic for purely practical, not political reasons. The symbolism, however, is heavy.

Forsvarsminister Tore O. Sandvik

Norway's Minister of Defense: The Establishment of the NATO Air Operations Centre Is on Track

Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): The temporary premises of NATO's third Combined Air Operations Center will be ready at the Armed Forces' base in Bodø already in October. Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik commends the progress.

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NORAD and U.S. Northern Command Conducts "Arctic Edge 2025"

The ongoing U.S Military exercise "Arctic Edge 2025" includes military…

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Life-Sized Animal Puppets Complete 20,000km Climate Crisis Journey

In April, a herd of towering, life-sized animal puppets - from elephants,…

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Statsraad Lehmkuhl Will Not Sail Through the Northwest Passage

Tallship Statsraad Lehmkuhl is not sailing through the Northwest Passage…

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Wants Independence for Eastern Greenland

There is a simmering feeling among people in Eastern Greenland. They feel…

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Wants to Assess Possibility of Nuclear Power in Svalbard

Svalbard kjernekraft AS has submitted a proposal for assessing the possibility of nuclear power to the Governor of Svalbard.

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China Launches 18-Day Arctic Express Containership Route To Europe With Stops in UK, Germany, Poland

A Chinese shipping company is set to launch the first liner-type container shipping route via the Arctic. The service will begin in September connecting three ports in China to four destinations in Western Europe.

The Arctic Encyclopedia Aims to Showcase the Breadth of the Arctic

This week, the Arctic Economic Council launched its Arctic Encyclopedia, aiming to showcase the cultural, economic, and emotional breadth of the Arctic. The book features contributions from more than 200 individuals across 36 countries and "reframes how the Arctic is perceived."

High North News investigates: The Russian Gas Flow

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Norway to Inspect Sanctioned Tankers in Efforts To Curb Russian Shadow Fleet

Norway has announced to begin inspecting foreign-flagged tankers passing through its…

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French Shipyard Halts Service for Russian LNG Fleet, Leaving Danish Yard as Sole Western Provider

A French shipyard’s decision to stop servicing Russian liquefied natural gas vessels…

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EU Proposes Phase-Out Of Russian Gas by 2027, Currently Spends €1.5bn Each Month on Imports

The European Commission announced the details for its proposed ban of Russian gas and…

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Deliveries of Russian LNG from Yamal Hold Steady, EU Transshipment Ban Showing Little Effect

Following the EU’s transshipment ban on Russian LNG it remains business as usual for…

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Putin and Trump With Joint Press Conference in Alaska

The summit between Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will begin at 11:30 local time (Alaska Daylight Time), Kremlin confirms. The meeting will take place at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage, Alaska, and will be followed by a joint press conference.

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South Korea To Enter Arctic Shipping With Pilot Operations During Summer 2026

South Korea will establish a dedicated Arctic shipping division within its new government and launch pilot operations next summer. The government aims to use Arctic shipping to economically revive the country’s southern ports.

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Norway's New Arctic Strategy Will Be Launched This Month

Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): The Norwegian government will present Norway's new Arctic strategy in Kirkenes later in August, Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide (Labor) tells HNN. The cooperation with Sweden and Finland will, among other things, be of greater significance.

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Researchers Are Using Catfish to Combat Sea Urchins

In the north of Norway, researchers are now transferring catfish in an attempt to combat the sea urchin and its overgrazing of the kelp forests along the Norwegian coast. Overfishing of the sea urchins' natural predators, such as the catfish, has led to the sea urchins consuming almost 5000 km2 of kelp forests since the 1970s.

Det kinesiske forskningsfartøyet Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di nylig fotografert av et amerikansk kystvaktfly. Fartøyet seiler under liberisk flagg, men eies og driftes av det kinesiske universitetet Sun Yat-Sen. (Foto: USAs kystvakt)

Several Chinese Research Vessels Monitored by US Coast Guard off Alaska

On Friday, the US Coast Guard announced that it was monitoring five Chinese research vessels operating in or close to American Arctic waters.

Arne O. Holm says

Arne O. Holm

Should We Really Secure Our Own Peace to Speculation in Israeli War Stocks?

Comment: For almost two years, the occupying power Israel has attacked and killed civilian Palestinians. At the same time as the ongoing genocide, the Norwegian Oil Fund has systematically cherry-picked stocks in the Israeli war industry. The profit is used to secure our own peace.

Alaska er beredt til å være møtested for Donald Trump og Vladimir Putin, framholder delstatens guvernør Mike Dunleavy. Bilde fra Trumps besøk i Alaska i 2019. (Foto: Sheila Craighead/Det hvite hus).

Alaska Ready to Host Trump’s Meeting With Putin

On Friday, the presidents of the USA and Russia will meet in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine. State Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomes the meeting. "It's fitting that discussions of global importance take place here," he states.

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Greenlandic Top Diplomat in the US: "Everybody Knows about Greenland Now"

Anchorage (High North News): "It's not a secret that this has been a special period – a challenging period – and something that we have not experienced before. One of my roles is to give all necessary information to relevant stakeholders in the US," says the Head of Greenland's Representation to the US to HNN.

Den norske seilskuta Statsraad Lehmkuhl i Davisstredet mellom Grønland og den canadiske Baffinøya for få dager siden. Dens seilas gjennom Nordvestpassasjen, planlagt i over to og et halvt år med en av Canadas mest erfarne isloser, måtte i helga oppgis i møte med utfordrende isforhold. (Foto: André Marton Pedersen/Statsraad Lehmkuhl)

Statsraad Lehmkuhl Had to Cancel Northwest Passage Voyage

The Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl will not carry out the planned voyage through the Northwest Passage due to demanding ice conditions. "We never compromise on safety, particularly in Arctic waters," says the expedition leader.

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Norway to Inspect Sanctioned Tankers in Efforts To Curb Russian Shadow Fleet

Norway has announced to begin inspecting foreign-flagged tankers passing through its waters. The measures follow similar policies by Norway’s European neighbors in an effort to curb Russian shadow fleet activity.

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The Norwegian Ministry of Public Security Responds to Preparedness Criticism

The Norwegian government’s new preparedness proposal for the High North falls short, expert believes. The Ministry of Public Security is now responding to the criticism. "The government is working on further measures," says State Secretary Kristine Kallset.

Med titalls studenter og forskere om bord har den norske seilskuta Statsraad Lehmkuhl nå lagt ut på sjøveien mellom Europa og Asia nord for nordamerikanske kontinentet. (Arktivfoto: Bruno Girin, CC BY-SA 2.0)

Statsraad Lehmkuhl Has Set Course for the Northwest Passage

On Tuesday night, the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl set sail from Nuuk, Greenland, embarking on a historical education and research voyage through the Northwest Passage. Aboard are students and researchers from across the world.

Odd Jarl Borch er professor i strategi og organisasjonsfag ved Nord universitet. Han har vært mangeårig leder for Nordlab – senter for beredskap og samvirke ved universitetet, og medlem av Totalberedskapskommisjonen som regjeringen oppnevnte i januar 2022. (Foto: Svein-Arnt Eriksen/Nord universitet)

Professor: Norway’s New Preparedness Proposal for the High North Falls Short

The Norwegian Government recently announced the development of a national preparedness action zone in the northernmost counties of Northern Norway. This is good in principle, but the government is late and is preparing a too small an investment, believes Professor Odd Jarl Borch.