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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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As the security environment in northern Europe is rapidly changing, the North should now be considered as having a shared strategic geography, writes Postdoctoral Fellow Gabriella Gricius in this op-ed.

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Sharing Strategic Geography: The Nordics Amid a Changing Security Reality
As the security environment in northern Europe is rapidly changing, the North should now be considered as having a shared strategic geography, writes Postdoctoral Fellow Gabriella Gricius in this op-e...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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The Norwegian government supports the acquisition of two additional submarines from Germany, boosting its order with Thyssenkrupp to six boats; a move intended to strengthen Norway’s deterrence and surveillance capacity in the North

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Norway to Expand Submarine Fleet With Two Additional German-Built Boats to Counter Rising Russian Threat
The Norwegian government supports the acquisition of two additional submarines from Germany, boosting its order with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to six boats; a move intended to strengthen Norw...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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This week, the Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Commission will meet for digital #fisheries negotiations for the important fish stocks in the Barents Sea. This year's process regarding the negotiations has been more demanding than in the past.
Fisheries Negotiations Between Norway and Russia Start Today
This week, the Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Commission will meet for digital fisheries negotiations for the important stocks in the Barents Sea. This year's process regarding the negotiations has been ...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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The #Trump administration’s 2025 National #Security Strategy omits a dedicated #Arctic section, unlike its 2022 predecessor, but experts say the shift reflects a hemispheric approach—not neglect—with #icebreaker acquisitions and the #ICE Pact

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Arctic Receives No Mention in New White House National Security Strategy, But U.S. Polar Engagement Remains
The Trump administration’s 2025 National Security Strategy omits a dedicated Arctic section, unlike its 2022 predecessor, but experts say the shift reflects a hemispheric approach—not neglect—with ice...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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#NATO officially transfer the responsibility of #Nordic countries to the Alliance's High North-focused command, JFC #Norfolk.
NATO Updates Command Structure, Integrating the Nordics under JFC Norfolk
NATO officially transfer the responsibility of Nordic countries to the Alliance's High North-focused command, JFC Norfolk.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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#Debate: Right now, a dramatic battle is taking place within the EU about the continued funding of Ukraine's defense against an increasingly aggressive Russia. However, this is not just about money.
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The Dramatic Battle Over Defense Expenses Is About Much More Than Money
Comment: Right now, a dramatic battle is taking place within the EU about the continued funding of Ukraine's defense against an increasingly aggressive Russia. However, this is not just about money, b...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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#Norway and the #UK have signed an extensive defense agreement. One of the central points in the agreement involves British forces having a greater role in the defense of Norway.
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Historic Defense Agreement between Norway and the UK
Norway and the UK have signed an extensive defense agreement. One of the central points in the agreement involves British forces having a greater role in the defense of Norway.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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#Debate: Norway, European defence, and the Future of the Nordic welfare model - What the European Banking Federation report reveals about Europe’s most crucial non EU defence partner.
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Norway, European Defence, and The Future of The Nordic Welfare Model
Norway, European defence, and the Future of the Nordic welfare model - What the European Banking Federation report reveals about Europe’s most crucial non EU defence partner.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Researcher Andreas Back at Umeå University will investigate abandoned houses and explore how they can be utilized as a resource, particularly in areas experiencing long-term population decline.

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New Research Project to Map ‘Zombie Houses’ in Sweden
Researcher Andreas Back at Umeå University will investigate abandoned houses and explore how they can be utilized as a resource, particularly in areas experiencing long-term population decline.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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#Newsletter: An update of the EU's Arctic policy could have a major impact on Norway, which is not a member. Here is the latest news from the High North.
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The Ripple Effects of the War
Dear reader. An update of the EU's Arctic policy could have a major impact on Norway, which is not a member. Here is the latest news from the High North.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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#Debate: When will Russia once again be able to attack another European country? For Northern Europe and a number of Baltic states, that will hopefully not be possible until November 7th, 2028. The so-called peace agreement for Ukraine showcases the gravity of the situation
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Why November 2028 is Crucial for Europe's Security
Comment: When will Russia once again be able to attack another European country? For Northern Europe and a number of Baltic states, that will hopefully not be possible until November 7th, 2028. The so...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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From Arne O. Holm: While Norway is refusing to adjust its position on the EU, the EU recently adopted a new resolution for the Arctic that could majorly impact on the High North. Most notably, it recognizes the increased militarization in the North.

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The EU Finally Gets It, Leading to New Possibilities for Us
Comment: While Norway is refusing to adjust its position on the EU, the EU recently adopted a new strategic resolution for the Arctic that could have a major impact on Norway and the High North. Its m...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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The Parliament of the European Union adopted a new Arctic resolution warning of military buildup and highlighting the need for cooperation with Nordic partners, including Norway, to ready itself for the coming geopolitical competition.

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EU Parliament Charts New Arctic Course, With Norway and Other Arctic Partners at the Center
The Parliament of the European Union adopted a new Arctic resolution warning of military buildup and highlighting the need for cooperation with Nordic partners, including Norway, to ready itself for t...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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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.

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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