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Where the Arctic meets the Pacific - America’s overlooked frontline: Commentary

While the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in…

Nome port expansion moves ahead with major contract—key step for U.S. Arctic presence

The United States has taken a major step toward establishing its first deep-draft Arctic…

F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska two days in a row

U.S. F-16 fighter jets intercepted Russian spy planes flying near Alaska two days in a row…

With new icebreaking research vessel, Beijing sets eye on Russia's Arctic seabed

China's first multi-functional icebreaker for deep-sea research is on its way to the Russian…

Canada's Davie sees US shipyards as key to winning icebreaker contract

The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to…

Sweden's Vattenfall shortlists Rolls-Royce, GE Vernova to build SMR nuclear reactors

Swedish utility Vattenfall has selected Britain's Rolls-Royce SMR and U.S. group GE Vernova as…

BARENTS OBSERVER NEWS

Ahead of the New START treaty’s expiration, Russia launches new ballistic missile transport vessel

Nuclear-powered multi-purpose submarine Perm heads out for sea trials

Moscow grapples with a generation of crippled men

Russian defector soldier ran across the border to Norway

Green transition comes with double burden for Indigenous Sámi reindeer culture

How the US fell into the hostage trap

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Canada’s Davie sees US shipyards as key to winning icebreaker contract

The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to…

How ICEYE moved from mapping the Arctic to war surveillance

In March 2025, when the Trump administration abruptly paused U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine,…

What’s new in the world of icebreakers?

It’s time for a quick look at icebreaker news from around the world that…

Travel

Why Helsinki is Europe’s hottest coolcation city break

A fan of the Finnish capital for more than 20 years, Sarah Marshall says…

Travel to Iceland rises 20% as summer season begins

The number of air passengers arriving in Iceland increased by 20% in June compared…

Underwater noise in the Arctic – How can we reduce its impacts as shipping traffic grows?

The effects of climate change and human activities are being felt everywhere, both above…

Geopolitics

F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska two days in a row

U.S. F-16 fighter jets intercepted Russian spy planes flying near Alaska two days in a row…

With new icebreaking research vessel, Beijing sets eye on Russia’s Arctic seabed

China's first multi-functional icebreaker for deep-sea research is on its way to the Russian…

How Russian diamonds continue to reach Europe and the US despite sanctions

Article originally published by Arctida. In May 2022, a month after the US sanctions…

Norway

Norway pumped more oil and gas than forecast in July

OSLO (Reuters) -Norway's combined oil and gas production exceeded an official forecast by 3.9%…

🇳🇴 Saga Robotics secures $11.2 million as Thorvald enters commercial breakout phase

14.08.25 Saga Robotics, the company behind Thorvald, the leading autonomous platform for grapevine…

Norway spy chief blames Russian hackers for dam sabotage in April

ARENDAL, Norway (Reuters) -Russian hackers briefly took control of a dam in Norway earlier…

USA

Where the Arctic meets the Pacific – America’s overlooked frontline: Commentary

While the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in…

F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska two days in a row

U.S. F-16 fighter jets intercepted Russian spy planes flying near Alaska two days in a row…

Nome port expansion moves ahead with major contract—key step for U.S. Arctic presence

The United States has taken a major step toward establishing its first deep-draft Arctic…

Sweden

Sweden’s Vattenfall shortlists Rolls-Royce, GE Vernova to build SMR nuclear reactors

Swedish utility Vattenfall has selected Britain's Rolls-Royce SMR and U.S. group GE Vernova as…

🇸🇪 Anocca raises SEK 440 million to advance clinical trial targeting pancreatic cancer

In Brief • Financing supports execution of early-stage clinical trials for Anocca’s lead…

The Swedish city of Kiruna is relocating a century-old church to the city's new location as ore production threatens residents and infrastructure.

‘The Great Church Move’: Sweden’s ambitious relocation project

High above the Arctic Circle, the Swedish mining town of Kiruna is undergoing one…

Russia

Where the Arctic meets the Pacific – America’s overlooked frontline: Commentary

While the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in…

Thomas Nilsen

Nuclear-powered multi-purpose submarine Perm heads out for sea trials

The Perm is the first of the Yasen-M class that will be a regular…

F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska two days in a row

U.S. F-16 fighter jets intercepted Russian spy planes flying near Alaska two days in a row…

Greenland

Germany sends warship to Greenland to signal Arctic solidarity

Germany has deployed one of its largest naval vessels, the supply ship Berlin, to…

Lake on glacier creating cracks in Greenland’s ice: Study

Bremen, Germany (dpa) - A lake of meltwater has created deep cracks in Greenland's ice,…

Protests in Greenland reignite debate over Denmark’s treatment of Indigenous families

Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq reports that anger over the forced removal of Greenlandic children in…

Iceland

🇮🇸 Eimskip: Strong new connections to key markets in Europe (EImskip og Faroe)

New connections from Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland and the Faroe Islands to Rotterdam strengthen Eimskip’s…

Arctic economy: What do the numbers tell us?

The Arctic's economic potential, geopolitical climate, and investment prospects have drawn significant attention. At…

🇮🇸 Icelandair: Continued strong demand to and from Iceland

In July 2025, Icelandair transported 611 thousand passengers, around the same number as July…

Denmark

Germany sends warship to Greenland to signal Arctic solidarity

Germany has deployed one of its largest naval vessels, the supply ship Berlin, to…

Arctic reindeer populations could plummet by 80% by 2100, researchers say

Copenhagen (dpa) - An international team of researchers has warned that Arctic reindeer populations could decline…

🇩🇰 Aarhus-based venture fund raises DKK 600 million to fuel knowledge-intensive innovation and growth

The Aarhus University Research Foundation, together with HEARTLAND, Norlys, and Salling Group, is…

Finland

🇫🇮 Business Finland: The first Rise to Challenge projects selected

In the Rise to Challenge pilot call, we sought the most ambitious and innovative…

🇫🇮 Liquid Sun launches eSAF production pilot – with ABB, Finnair, Fortum, and Finavia

The pilot aims to establish a functioning ecosystem and value chain for synthetic fuel…

Canada’s Davie sees US shipyards as key to winning icebreaker contract

The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to…

Canada

Canada’s Davie sees US shipyards as key to winning icebreaker contract

The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to…

What’s new in the world of icebreakers?

It’s time for a quick look at icebreaker news from around the world that…

Canada’s ports could play key role as Trump’s tariffs bite: Commentary 

There has been a lot of talk about nation-building projects in Canada as a…