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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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The #Swedish #mining company #LKAB has inaugurated a new ship loader in the Port of #Narvik, Northern #Norway, which is of central importance for the company's exports.
LKAB Strengthens Logistics in the North with a New Ship Loader in the Port of Narvik
The Swedish mining company LKAB has inaugurated a new ship loader in the Port of Narvik, Northern Norway, which is of central importance for the company's exports.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Kommentar fra Arne O. Holm: Det diskuteres høylytt når Russland vil være i stand til å angripe nok et europeisk land. For Nord-Europa og en rekke baltiske stater bør det helst ikke være mulig før 7. november 2028.

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Derfor er november 2028 helt avgjørende for Europas sikkerhet
Kommentar: Det diskuteres høylytt når Russland vil være i stand til å angripe nok et europeisk land. For Nord-Europa og en rekke baltiske stater bør det helst ikke være mulig før 7. november 2028. Den...
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November 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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After 2025, #Finland will #withdraw from the #Barents #Euro-#Arctic #Council and the search for a new cooperation framework has so far not yielded tangible results. “I really hope that we find a common path forward,” says Hanna Honkamäkilä in the Council of #Oulu Region. @um.fi
No New Structure for Northern Nordic Cooperation in Sight?
Rovaniemi, Finland (High North News): At the end of the year, Finland will withdraw from the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, and the search for a new cooperation framework has so far not yielded any tang...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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#OpEd: Russia’s export of #LNG from the #Arctic is the last major financial artery keeping Putin’s war machine alive, and the #G7 must cut it now, before it expands to become a climate killer", says Svitlana Romanko from Razom We Stand and Nezir Sinani from B4Ukraine.

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Stop Russia’s Arctic LNG now: The G7 Must Shut Down the Tankers Financing Putin’s War
"Russia’s export of liquefied natural gas from the Arctic is the last major financial artery keeping Putin’s war machine alive — and the G7 must cut it now, before it expands to become a climate kille...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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#Finland is building up #satellite #surveillance capability and wants to join forces with allies to strengthen #space-based #defense and #deterrence, said Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen at #NATO's #Arctic #SpaceForum.

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Finland Seeks Allied Cooperation on Space-Based Surveillance in the High North
Finland is building up satellite surveillance capability and wants to join forces with allies to strengthen collective defense, said Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen at NATO's Arctic Space Forum. Ke...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Norway's commercial public broadcaster, TV2, is cutting photographers at its regional offices. The cuts are part of a trend in which Norwegian national media outlets are reducing their physical presence in the districts, says professor at Nord University.
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“More Important Than Ever to Be Present,” Says Prominent Reporter in the North
Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): Norway's commercial public service broadcaster, TV2, is cutting photographers at its regional offices, leaving only two reporters to cover half of Norway. The ...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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The UK maritime services ban will apply to Seapeak Maritime (Glasgow) Ltd., a key provider of shipping services to Russia’s Yamal LNG project. Without Seapeak’s six Arc7 LNG carriers the project would face significant logistical challenges.

#LNG #Russia #Yamal #Sanctions #YamalLNG #Arctic #UK
UK Maritime Services Ban on Russian LNG Threatens Seapeak’s Arctic Yamal Fleet
The UK maritime services ban will apply to Seapeak Maritime (Glasgow) Ltd., a key provider of shipping services to Russia’s Yamal LNG project, the government confirmed to HNN. Without Seapeak’s six Ar...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Researcher Manumina Lund Jensen has studied Greenlandic dog sledding culture, including the cross-breeding of Greenlandic sled dogs with Arctic wolves.

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Manumina Documents the Bond Between Greenlandic Hunters and Sled Dogs: “They Had to Be Loved Like Humans”
Nuuk, Greenland (High North News): Researcher Manumina Lund Jensen (49) has spent the last 8 years studying the sled dog culture in Greenland. Among her most fascinating finds are the stories of sled ...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Finland bygger opp rombasert overvåkningsevne, og vil slå sammen sine krefter med allierte for å styrke felles forsvarsevne, sa forsvarsminister Antti Häkkänen på Natos arktiske romforum.

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Finland vil samarbeide med allierte om rombasert overvåkning i nord
Finland bygger opp rombasert overvåkningsevne, og vil slå sammen sine krefter med allierte for å styrke felles forsvarsevne, sa forsvarsminister Antti Häkkänen på Natos arktiske romforum. Nå har sentr...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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#Debate: The Northern Norwegian business sector is in a double bind. The fisheries negotiations with #Russia are at a standstill, while cod quotas are continuing to decrease. @ec.europa.eu is closing its doors on the ferroalloy industry. In total, this impacts thousands of jobs in the North.
#Arctic
We Are in a Squeeze Between the EU and Russia
Comment: The Northern Norwegian business sector is in a double bind. The fisheries negotiations with Russia are at a standstill, while cod quotas are continuing to decrease. The EU is closing its door...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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NEW EPISODE: How does one #advocate for the #Arctic? In the #ArcticCouncil's #podcast This Way Up, tre voices with unique perspectives discuss how they advocate for this region, which is one of the fastest-changing parts of the world.

#IndigenousKnowledge #science #diplomacy
Advocating for the Arctic
How does one advocate for one of the most rapidly changing regions on Earth? In this episode of This Way Up, three voices with unique perspectives discuss how they advocate for the Arctic.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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"It has never been more important to strengthen efforts for #peace," says #Greenland's Foreign Minister, Vivian Motzfeldt. She recently signed a cooperation agreement with the #Japanese Sasakawa Peace Foundation to initiate joint work on #PeaceResearch in the #Arctic.

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Greenland to Cooperate With Japanese Peace Foundation – Aims to Become an Arctic Hub for Peace
"It has never been more important to strengthen efforts for peace," says Greenland's Foreign Minister, Vivian Motzfeldt. She recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Japanese Sasakawa Peac...
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November 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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The #US aims to further revitalize its shipbuilding capacity and #Arctic #icebreaker fleet under the ICE Pact with #Canada and #Finland. Officials from the three countries met in D.C. this week to discuss plans for 2026.

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US, Canada, and Finland Double Down on Joint Icebreaker Effort in DC Meeting
The US aims to further revitalize its shipbuilding capacity and Arctic icebreaker fleet under the trilateral ICE Pact. Officials from the three countries met in DC this week to discuss plans for 2026....
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November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Read about the Finnish mayor who is saying no to both tourism and mining in Arne O. Holm's comment of the week:

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The Municipal Crisis: I Had to Go to Finland to Find a Happy Mayor
Comment: He had long been left in my notebook, the mayor of Finnish Sodankylä. Time and again, he lost out to comments on more critical conditions in the North. But he didn't give up. Like a blister, ...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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#Newsletter: International #media have been quiet about #Greenland ever since the journalists, who were led in droves by Donald #Trump, went back home. We went to Greenland to gauge the mood after the noise had quieted down.

#HighNorth #Arctic
We Went to Greenland When the Noise Had Quieted Down
Dear reader. International media have been quiet about Greenland ever since the journalists, who were led in droves by Donald Trump, went back home. We went to Greenland to gauge the mood after the no...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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“Greenland’s leading role in the Arctic Council has been a unifying force within the kingdom,” says Kenneth Høegh, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials, to High North News.

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The Kingdom of Denmark's Chairship of the Arctic Council: "Unifying"
Nuuk, Grønland (High North News): In May, the Kingdom of Denmark took over the chairship of the Arctic Council, spearheaded by Greenland. “Greenland’s leading role in the council has been a unifying f...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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All #Nordic #DefenseMinisters and #ChiefsOfDefense recently met in #Finland. A key topic was building #airforces capable of fighting as one. “This is important for strengthening #NATO’s #deterrence and #defense in the #HighNorth,” says Antti Häkkänen, Finnish Defense Minister.

#NORDEFCO #Arctic
Nordic Defense Ministers and Chiefs of Defense Gathered to Enhance Joint Combat Power
All Nordic defense ministers and chiefs of defense recently met in Helsinki. A key topic was the development of air forces capable of combined operations. “This is important for strengthening NATO’s d...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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The #UK continues to lead the way against #Russia’s #LNG sector. New measures will directly target the transport of Russian supercooled gas to markets around the world. The ban will disallow UK-linked companies from carrying the country’s gas or providing maritime services to the vessels.

#Arctic
Britain to Ban Transport of Russian LNG on UK-linked Vessels
The UK continues to lead the way against Russia’s LNG sector. New measures will directly target the transport of Russian supercooled gas to markets around the world. The ban will disallow UK-linked co...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Nuuk, Greenland: Professor Steven Arnfjord's suggested counter-measure to social problems in Greenland is not more science, but more action. "Your resources are not money or your academic brain, but your actions," he said during Greenland Science Week.

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Homelessness in Greenland: Broken Collectivism in Action
Nuuk, Greenland (High North News): Homelessness is an increasing problem in the Arctic, also in Greenland, where about 1% of the country's population is homeless. Professor Steven Arnfjord's suggested...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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The commanders of #Norway, #Finland and #Sweden's #northern #brigades recently met to forge even closer ties. “This cooperation significantly improves our defense capabilities in the #North,” says Terje Bruøygard, Commander of the Norwegian Brigade North.

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Northern Nordic Military Leaders Gathered to Bolster Cooperation
The commanders of Norway, Finland and Sweden's northern brigades and home guard forces recently met in Troms, Northern Norway, to forge even closer ties. “This cooperation significantly improves our d...
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November 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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#Debate: In response to rapid climatic and environmental changes, sustainability has become an important topic for the tourism sector in Svalbard. Yet, there is room for tourism operators to engage further with the sustainable development goals (SDG) framework #SDG #Svalbard #Tourism #Sustainability
Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals in Svalbard – More Work is Needed in The Tourism Sector
Op-Ed: In response to rapid climatic and environmental changes, sustainability has become an important topic for the tourism sector in Svalbard. Yet, there is room for tourism operators to engage furt...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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#Debatt: Nordnorsk næringsliv står i en dobbel skvis. Fiskeriforhandlingene med Russland står i stampe samtidig som torskekvotene blir stadig mindre. EU lukker døra til ferrolegeringsindustrien. Til sammen rammer dette flere tusen arbeidsplasser i nord.

@ec.europa.eu #Russland #sanksjoner #Arktis
Vi skvises samtidig av Russland og EU
Kommentar: Nordnorsk næringsliv står i en dobbel skvis. Fiskeriforhandlingene med Russland står i stampe samtidig som torskekvotene blir stadig mindre. EU lukker døra til ferrolegeringsindustrien. Til...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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This week, almost 400 researchers from 20 countries have come to Nuuk for the Greenland Science Week. "We must find a way to utilize this increased attention in Greenland for something constructive and meaningful," says Avijâja Rosing-Olsen at the Arctic Hub.

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Researchers From 20 Countries Meet in Greenland: “Shows That Research in Greenland Is of Great Importance”
Nuuk, Greenland (High North News): This week, almost 400 researchers from 20 countries have gathered in Nuuk for the Greenland Science Conference. "We must find a way to utilize this increased attenti...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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The High North Center at Nord University receives support for a project highlighting opportunities for young people in the Arctic.

#Arctic #youth #ArcticNext #Norway
NOK 2.6 million Project Aims to Get More Young People to Stay in The North
The High North Center at Nord University receives support for a project highlighting opportunities for young people in the Arctic.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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#Newsletter: We are proud to present the first Arctic Council podcast, “This Way Up”, a positive innovation from and about the Arctic. If there is one thing we need right now, it is stories from those who live here at a time when cooperation and dialogue are increasingly difficult.

#Arctic
This Way Up!
Dear Reader. We are proud to present the first podcast of the Arctic Council, “This Way Up”, a positive innovation from and about the Arctic. If there is one thing we need right now, it is stories fro...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:47 AM