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Politics

The Faroe Islands Extends Port Ban for Russian Vessels

The Faroese government wants to introduce further sanctions against Russia – and will now limit port access for Russian fishing vessels. Only fishing vessels exclusively conducting fisheries under the bilateral agreement will be allowed to call at ports.
High North Tour 2023

“Dynamic Hangover” Is a Go: The Hunt for USS Gerald R. Ford

Vestfjorden: The world's largest aircraft carrier was met with cheers in Oslo a week ago. However, after the American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford left the Norwegian capital, it has been silent. Dead silent.
Politics

Russia Terminates Agreement With Finland on Military Evaluation Visits

Last Tuesday, Russia announced the termination of a bilateral agreement with Finland on extra military evaluation visits. Before the pandemic, the parties made such visits to each other annually. Thus, yet another trust-building measure in the military field dissolves.

Notices

Business / 02.06.2023

Norilsk Nickel is developing a network of wells in the Arctic to monitor permafrost

Norilsk Nickel is developing a network of wells in the Arctic to monitor…
Business / 02.06.2023

Hurtigruten Norway hires 200 new seafarers for the new Svalbard cruise route

Hurtigruten Norway is now launching the Svalbard Express, a new route from…
Russia / 31.05.2023

Russia's First "Green" Expedition Across the Arctic

The first "green" expedition in Russia on a sailing trimaran with an…
Business / 26.05.2023

Finland to Become Major Producer of Clean Hydrogen

Scenario work of Fingrid and Gasgrid Finland's joint project is completed,…
Politics

The Norwegian MFA Creates Position in Tromsø in Connection With the Arctic Council Chairship

Norway took over the chairship of the Arctic Council earlier in May. Now, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is establishing a project position for the chairship period in Tromsø, Northern Norway.
Politics

US MFA on Round Trip in Sweden, Norway and Finland

This week, US' Minister of Foreign Affairs Antony Blinken has been traveling around the Nordic region. Discussing trade and technology with EU countries and foreign and security policy with NATO colleagues has been on the agenda – as well as bilateral issues.
Politics
Fungerende forsvarsminister Troels Lund Poulsen.

Denmark to Strengthen Defense in the Arctic and the Baltic Sea

The Danish government has presented a defense agreement with a proposed investment of DKK 143 billion over the next ten years. The agreement lays the basis for Denmark to increase its focus on defense in the Arctic and its immediate areas in the East.

Russia in the High North:

Politics

The Faroe Islands Extends Port Ban for Russian Vessels

The Faroese government wants to introduce further sanctions against Russia – and will…

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Politics

Russia Terminates Agreement With Finland on Military Evaluation Visits

Last Tuesday, Russia announced the termination of a bilateral agreement with Finland…

Politics

Russia to Cut Coal Production on Svalbard by 80 000 Tonnes by 2032

The yearly coal production in Barentsburg is planned to be reduced from 120 000 to 40…

Business
Nuclear-powered icebreaker

Russia to Begin Year-Round Shipping on Entire Northern Sea Route in 2024

Russian officials announced that year-round exports of liquified natural gas from the…

Politics

Russia to Cut Coal Production on Svalbard by 80 000 Tonnes by 2032

The yearly coal production in Barentsburg is planned to be reduced from 120 000 to 40 000 tonnes, according to the Russian Minister of the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic.
Newsletter

A Demanding Sanctions Regime

While the sanctions hit hard in some areas, there are loopholes for others. There is currently little standing in the way of Russian gas transport. We also cover Russia's interests in Svalbard and the business sector in the north in this week's newsletter.
Arne O. Holm says
Arne O. Holm

The Sanctions Against Russia Are Determined by Our Own Needs

(Commentary) 20-something Norwegian businesses are under investigation for violating the sanctions against Russia. At the same time, Russian gas carriers anchor in Norwegian ports and fill up the Russian coffer with euros and dollars. 
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Politics

US Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to Operate in the High North

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, and its fleet group will co-train with Norwegian forces in Arctic waters. "I am looking forward to our joint operations on NATO's northern flank," says the commander of the US Sixth Fleet.
Business
Nuclear-powered icebreaker

Russia to Begin Year-Round Shipping on Entire Northern Sea Route in 2024

Russian officials announced that year-round exports of liquified natural gas from the Arctic to Asia will begin early next year.
Arne O. Holm says
Arne O. Holm

Perhaps We Should Grow Bananas Along Our Border With Russia?

(Commentary) Norway is to be resurrected as an industrial nation. But which industries we should venture into, and why, is not easy to see. Soon, there will be only banana producers who have not knocked on the Norwegian Ministry of Finance's door, in the hunt for green subsidies.
Business
MGIMO University, Moscow

MGIMO to Teach Chinese in Arkhangelsk For Development of NSR

The Arctic Federal University in Arkhangelsk will introduce Chinese as a second foreign language in the student curriculum, with the help of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.
Business
Rå Biopark med milliard-avtale på biogass i nord

Major Agreement for Biogas in Northern Norway

Rå BioPark and Barents NaturGass have entered into an agreement on the sales and distribution of biogas of a value of NOK 1,2 billion. "A milestone for the Northern Norwegian business sector and an important contribution to the green shift in the north," says the General Manager of Rå Biopark.
Business
Celsa

Long-Term Power Deal for Steel Producer Celsa in Northern Norway

Statkraft and Celsa Armeringsstål in Mo i Rana, Northern Norway, have entered into a long-term power agreement that provides the recycling company access to renewable energy.
Business
Utrenney GBS.

China To Supply Key Turbines to Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2

The Arctic LNG 2 project clears a major, and possibly final, hurdle. Chinese suppliers will deliver essential gas turbines allowing Novatek to open the LNG plant in 2023.
Op-ed
Eda Ayaydin, Arctic Council

The Arctic Council, A Strengthening Descent From Pantheon to Agora

The Arctic Council has been experiencing a significant period of change since February 2022, according to PhD candidate Eda Ayaydin. She presents two noteworthy aspects in this Op-Ed.
Politics

The Russian Northern Fleet With Frequent Exercises in the Barents Sea and the White Sea

This week, the Russian Northern Fleet's destroyer, Admiral Ushakov, practices live-fire shooting in the Barents Sea – and the anti-submarine ship Onega practices submarine hunting in the White Sea. With this, the fleet has carried out 11 smaller exercises so far in May.
Newsletter
Norges ambassadør for Arktis, Morten Høglund.

What Now, Northern Norway?

Dear reader. What should be our livelihood in the High North and which industries have the right to life? In addition to military exercises, interesting op-eds, and the reactivation of the Arctic Council, this is the news from the week in the north.
Business
Giga Arctic Progress May 2023

Freyr Battery Ventures in the US, Delays in Norway

While awaiting the Norwegian government's response to the US support package for green industries, Freyr proceeds with the development of Giga Arctic at a measured pace. The battery company informs that they will now develop Giga America in parallel with Giga Arctic.
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