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Shadow fleet tanker en route to Murmansk makes sudden port call in Kirkenes

Suspicious sailing

Shadow fleet tanker en route to Murmansk makes sudden port call in Kirkenes

Glaciers in Europe have retreated by kilometres

Glaciers in Europe have retreated by kilometres

'Now this pile of scrap metal will be a monument to the USSR'

Typhoon will be museum

"Now this pile of scrap metal will be a monument to the USSR"

'Barents is dead. And Kirkenes needs to reinvent itself'

"Barents is dead. And Kirkenes needs to reinvent itself"

F-35s train near border with Russia

F-35s train near border with Russia

Militant youth on stage as FSB Border Guards in Nikel celebrate 85 years anniversary

Aggressive party

Militant youth on stage as FSB Border Guards in Nikel celebrate 85 years anniversary

'Warming Arctic causes heat waves, floods in Europe'

"Warming Arctic causes heat waves, floods in Europe"

Arctic grown seaweed will be next big thing on your menu

Arctic grown seaweed will be next big thing on your menu

Frigate in Barents Sea is manned by sailors with battle experience from Ukraine

Frigate in Barents Sea is manned by sailors with battle experience from Ukraine

“We are on the limit of our capacity”

Tromsø airport

“We are on the limit of our capacity”

'Travelling with dogs is true freedom'

Finnmarksløpet

"Travelling with dogs is true freedom"

1,300 cameras with facial recognition connected in Norilsk

Monitoring Arctic citizens

1,300 cameras with facial recognition connected in Norilsk

Spectators turned their backs to crippled war veterans at Kremlin's special winter games

Spectators turned their backs to crippled war veterans at Kremlin's special winter games

Trump cuts funding to pro-democracy media, including news from northern Russia

Journalism in trouble

Trump cuts funding to pro-democracy media, including news from northern Russia

Norway sanctions Russian judges, prosecutors responsible for repression

Restrictive measures

Norway sanctions Russian judges, prosecutors responsible for repression

Journalist released after 10 months in custody for social media post

Nadezhda Kevorkova

Journalist released after 10 months in custody for social media post

U.S. shows strength on the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO

Bombs drop at Vidsel

U.S. shows strength on the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO

Putin's dealmaker with Trump calls for joint action in the Arctic

Kirill Dmitriev

Putin's dealmaker with Trump calls for joint action in the Arctic

Militant nationalists in uniform are patrolling the streets of Murmansk

Paramilitary radicals

Militant nationalists in uniform are patrolling the streets of Murmansk

Soldier became teacher, now shows school kids how to be a sniper

Soldier became teacher, now shows school kids how to be a sniper

17th century graves on Svalbard are vanishing due to climate change

17th century graves on Svalbard are vanishing due to climate change

Father and son prosecuted for opposing war and supporting opposition

Father and son prosecuted for opposing war and supporting opposition

No big climate change disruption for this year's Finnmarksløpet

Europe's longest

No big climate change disruption for this year's Finnmarksløpet

Russia keeps eyes on 9-nation winter exercise

Norway scrambled F-35

Russia keeps eyes on 9-nation winter exercise

By 2031, the population of the Murmansk region may decrease by 45 thousand

By 2031, the population of the Murmansk region may decrease by 45 thousand

While Trump casts doubt on NATO policy, B-52s make first ever bombs drop over Lapland

While Trump casts doubt on NATO policy, B-52s make first ever bombs drop over Lapland

Norway boosts financial support to Ukraine with €4,3 billion

More than doubling

Norway boosts financial support to Ukraine with €4,3 billion

Anti-abortion campaign urges women to give birth to more soldiers

Russian orthodox church

Anti-abortion campaign urges women to give birth to more soldiers

People in danger of being left behind by a peace deal

People in danger of being left behind by a peace deal

Laura A. Janda

Norwegian flags stir a flurry in Kursk

Norwegian flags stir a flurry in Kursk

8 facts about climate change you need to know

8 facts about climate change you need to know

RESEARCH - PARTNER CONTENT

Rosatom mulls new yard in Murmansk

Rosatom mulls new yard in Murmansk

A generation of reindeer herders is perishing in the war

A generation of reindeer herders is perishing in the war

There are now less than 100 border crossings per day

Storskog - Borisoglebsk

There are now less than 100 border crossings per day

17-year-old faces 10 years in prison for 'justification of terrorism'

17-year-old faces 10 years in prison for 'justification of terrorism'

Surprising discovery about Svalbard's largest glacier

Surprising discovery about Svalbard's largest glacier

Gulag 2.0: FSB wants its own pretrial detention centres

Barents Observer called hardliner Andrei Kartapolov:

Gulag 2.0: FSB wants its own pretrial detention centres

Norway's floral tribute trashed away by Moscow police

Ten years after Nemtsov's killing:

Norway's floral tribute trashed away by Moscow police

U.S. Marine Corps joins large exercise in northern Norway amid Trump turmoil

Joint Viking 2025

U.S. Marine Corps joins large exercise in northern Norway amid Trump turmoil

Fighter jet hub in Kola Peninsula wins glory for war efforts

Monchegorsk Airbase

Fighter jet hub in Kola Peninsula wins glory for war efforts

Absurd accusation against Chief of NJHQ hinders annual meeting with FSB border service

Norway-Russia turmoil

Absurd accusation against Chief of NJHQ hinders annual meeting with FSB border service

Third Arctic oil discovery in a row

Third Arctic oil discovery in a row

Murmansk Governor sits down with a suspected war criminal

Murmansk Governor sits down with a suspected war criminal

With 'Z' on their shirts, war veterans enter new Spiritual Sport Centre in Murmansk

With "Z" on their shirts, war veterans enter new Spiritual Sport Centre in Murmansk

Atlantification ushering in new era of sea ice loss in the Siberian Arctic

Atlantification ushering in new era of sea ice loss in the Siberian Arctic

Military support to Ukraine vital for our security says Norwegian border town mayor

Military support to Ukraine vital for our security says Norwegian border town mayor

As two 20 year old tankers from São Tomé & Príncipe leave Murmansk, EU takes new measures against 'shadow fleet'

European sanctions

As two 20 year old tankers from São Tomé & Príncipe leave Murmansk, EU takes new measures against 'shadow fleet'

Norway, UK team up to protect subsea infrastructure against Russian hybrid attacks

Defence ministers

Norway, UK team up to protect subsea infrastructure against Russian hybrid attacks

Tear down propaganda poster, face 5 years in jail

Tear down propaganda poster, face 5 years in jail

Gangster Viktor Bout lectures Arkhangelsk students about 'hostile Brits' and 'traditional values'

'Merchant of Death'

Gangster Viktor Bout lectures Arkhangelsk students about 'hostile Brits' and 'traditional values'

OPINION

UK Defence Secretary on snowmobile ride along border with northern Russia

UK Defence Secretary on snowmobile ride along border with northern Russia

“We are playing with fire. It highlights the urgency for action”

New Svalbard study:

“We are playing with fire. It highlights the urgency for action”

Espionage

Police call on people to report suspicious activities after intelligence-linked Russians took photos in military area

Police call on people to report suspicious activities after intelligence-linked Russians took photos in military area

Nato troops in Finnish Lapland may increase Russian espionage efforts

Nato troops in Finnish Lapland may increase Russian espionage efforts

Spoofing and jamming from Kola Peninsula jeopardise safety in Norway

Spoofing and jamming from Kola Peninsula jeopardise safety in Norway

In Murmansk Port works a fleet of Norwegian reefer vessels

In Murmansk Port works a fleet of Norwegian reefer vessels

Detained for laying flowers, first anniversary Navalny's death marked in northwest-Russia

Detained for laying flowers, first anniversary Navalny's death marked in northwest-Russia

'Russia must release all political prisoners'

A year after Navalny’s death

"Russia must release all political prisoners"

Fugitive salmon wanted

Fugitive salmon wanted

NATO troops will be stationed in Rovaniemi, Sodankylä

Forward Land Forces

NATO troops will be stationed in Rovaniemi, Sodankylä

Svalbard gets world's northernmost subsea cable system

Svalbard gets world's northernmost subsea cable system

Second lowest January sea ice extent

Second lowest January sea ice extent

Angle grinder used to cut telecommunications cable to NATO’s northernmost QRA base

Angle grinder used to cut telecommunications cable to NATO’s northernmost QRA base

'We watch over the Russian nukes,' Norway's defence minister tells Pete Hegseth

"We watch over the Russian nukes," Norway's defence minister tells Pete Hegseth

Russia withdraws accreditation of Norwegian honorary consul Andrei Shalyov

Russia withdraws accreditation of Norwegian honorary consul Andrei Shalyov

From the battlefield in Ukraine to the Murmansk Journalist Union

Militarisation of media

From the battlefield in Ukraine to the Murmansk Journalist Union

Those who got US funding should seek penance on Red Square, Duma speaker

Those who got US funding should seek penance on Red Square, Duma speaker

AI to help fight invasive fish in Norway

AI to help fight invasive fish in Norway

'It is all about resilience,' says Norwegian Civil Defence leader

"It is all about resilience," says Norwegian Civil Defence leader

How polar bear fur could unlock ice-free innovation across industry

How polar bear fur could unlock ice-free innovation across industry

'Please help me find my Dad'

Missing in action

"Please help me find my Dad"

Lapland tourism marketing under scrutiny as EU tightens greenwashing rules

Lapland tourism marketing under scrutiny as EU tightens greenwashing rules

'Arctic waters are perfect for salmon farming'

"Arctic waters are perfect for salmon farming"

Damaged nuclear icebreaker is repaired at sea

"50 Let Pobedy"

Damaged nuclear icebreaker is repaired at sea

Freedom to publish

Moscow declares the Barents Observer an 'undesirable organisation'

Moscow declares the Barents Observer an 'undesirable organisation'

The Barents Observer beats Russia in European court

The Barents Observer beats Russia in European court

Northern Fleet faces wide gap between ambitions and resources, intel report

Northern Fleet faces wide gap between ambitions and resources, intel report

Lift-off for new Russian military satellites

Lift-off for new Russian military satellites

Stoltenberg becomes Norway’s new finance minister amid fears of global trade war

Stoltenberg becomes Norway’s new finance minister amid fears of global trade war

Government reshuffle puts electrification of Hammerfest LNG in jeopardy

Government reshuffle puts electrification of Hammerfest LNG in jeopardy

FSB tightens control over Russian science

New legislation

FSB tightens control over Russian science

Finland, Sweden boost security in North with new police cooperation agreement

Finland, Sweden boost security in North with new police cooperation agreement

Reunited with family on Norwegian-Russian border

Anti-war activist Sergei Filenko

Reunited with family on Norwegian-Russian border

Extremist lawmaker wants to rename Svalbard

Russian Trumpism

Extremist lawmaker wants to rename Svalbard

‘207 weeks to go’—Norwegian foreign minister remarks on U.S. unpredictability

Espen Barth Eide

‘207 weeks to go’—Norwegian foreign minister remarks on U.S. unpredictability

'My job to defend the country starts on the borderline'

"My job to defend the country starts on the borderline"

Ship suspected of sabotage detained by Norwegian Coast Guard

Ship suspected of sabotage detained by Norwegian Coast Guard

Government collapse in Norway as anti-EU party leaves Støre's cabinet

Populists goodbye

Government collapse in Norway as anti-EU party leaves Støre's cabinet

'It was like sexpionage'

"It was like sexpionage"

War ministry confirms drone attack on Murmansk

War ministry confirms drone attack on Murmansk

Norwegian coastal waters are getting dramatically warmer

Norwegian coastal waters are getting dramatically warmer

Russia-connected 'shadow fleet' tanker is escorted to Norwegian Arctic port

Russia-connected 'shadow fleet' tanker is escorted to Norwegian Arctic port

No damage to reactors after nuclear icebreaker collision

No damage to reactors after nuclear icebreaker collision

Finnish forests: from CO2 sink to CO2 source

Finnish forests: from CO₂ sink to CO₂ source

Two mysterious tankers are sailing north to aid sanctioned gas fleet

Two mysterious tankers are sailing north to aid sanctioned gas fleet

Newest submarine arrives in home base Zapadnaya Litsa

K-562 "Arkhangelsk"

Newest submarine arrives in home base Zapadnaya Litsa

Mothers and wives must take part of blame for big losses, military newspaper argues

Mothers and wives must take part of blame for big losses, military newspaper argues

45 journalists have been prosecuted in Russia in 2024

45 journalists have been prosecuted in Russia in 2024

Nordic Council of Ministers launches Arctic programme focused on communities

Nordic Council of Ministers launches Arctic programme focused on communities

The watchmen at mount Iyvara sharpen Russia's view towards northern NATO territory

The watchmen at mount Iyvara sharpen Russia's view towards northern NATO territory

Trump hails Finnish forestry practices again

Wildfire control

Trump hails Finnish forestry practices again

Kola and in Karelia likely to get tens of thousands of new soldiers

Finnish military intelligence:

Kola and in Karelia likely to get tens of thousands of new soldiers

On eve of Trump's presidency, Norway signs new space agreement with the US

Andøya Spaceport

On eve of Trump's presidency, Norway signs new space agreement with the US

Expert on Stalin terror put in punitive solitary confinement

Expert on Stalin terror put in punitive solitary confinement

Russia to confiscate assets of 'unfriendly' countries

Russia to confiscate assets of 'unfriendly' countries

'We were spoofed on approaching Kirkenes today”

Electronic warfare

"We were spoofed on approaching Kirkenes today”

The Barents Observer departs X

Disinformation platform

The Barents Observer departs X

Americans close the door to Russia's biggest lithium mine

Americans close the door to Russia's biggest lithium mine

Oleg from Zapolyarny fled to Kirkenes. Now, Norway wants him out

Oleg from Zapolyarny fled to Kirkenes. Now, Norway wants him out

Journalist, who wrote poem about political prisoners, is fined for 'discreditation of Russian army'

Denis Pogrebnoy

Journalist, who wrote poem about political prisoners, is fined for 'discreditation of Russian army'

Navalny lawyers sentenced to prison terms

Navalny lawyers sentenced to prison terms

Urgent need for better monitoring of sinking ground across the Arctic says study

Urgent need for better monitoring of sinking ground across the Arctic says study

Floating nuclear power plant completes first fuel cycle

Floating nuclear power plant completes first fuel cycle

Halfwit lawmaker says Russia should take over Svalbard

Halfwit lawmaker says Russia should take over Svalbard

Propeller plane vs snowstorm during polar night

Propeller plane vs snowstorm during polar night

Bombers from northern Russia take central stage in mass missile attack

Bombers from northern Russia take central stage in mass missile attack

Putin sees new Arctic seaport struck by US sanctions

Putin sees new Arctic seaport struck by US sanctions

Only one new Barents Sea license to drill

No new petroleum province after all

Only one new Barents Sea license to drill

Paralysis looms over Russia's Arctic oil

Paralysis looms over Russia's Arctic oil

Behind bars of truth: Russian Press Day in the age of censorship

Opinion editorial

Behind bars of truth: Russian Press Day in the age of censorship

Vyacheslav Ruksha and Northern Sea Route targeted in new sweeping sanctions

Vyacheslav Ruksha and Northern Sea Route targeted in new sweeping sanctions

Kadyrov's militant network is expanding into the Russian north

Chechen connection

Kadyrov's militant network is expanding into the Russian north

Shipping on Northern Sea Route lags far behind plans

Shipping on Northern Sea Route lags far behind plans

Rising frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves threaten Arctic ecosystems

Rising frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves threaten Arctic ecosystems

Lapland hits winter’s coldest temperature so far at -38.9°C

Lapland hits winter’s coldest temperature so far at -38.9°C

Upgraded nuclear missile sub conducts tests in icy waters

Upgraded nuclear missile sub conducts tests in icy waters

Northern Fleet gives priority to faraway voyages

Northern Fleet gives priority to faraway voyages

Sanctioned tankers jam in freezing sea-ice

Sanctioned tankers jam in freezing sea-ice

Be it walrus or polar bear, new regulations is clear: Keep longer distance

Be it walrus or polar bear, new regulations is clear: Keep longer distance

20 percent decline in border traffic YoY

20 percent decline in border traffic YoY

Sanctioned shadow fleet gas carrier zigzags between Norwegian oil platforms

Suspicious sailing

Sanctioned shadow fleet gas carrier zigzags between Norwegian oil platforms

Nearly all new cars sold in Norway in 2024 were EVs

Nearly all new cars sold in Norway in 2024 were EVs

Here comes Yakutia, Russia's newest nuclear icebreaker

Here comes Yakutia, Russia's newest nuclear icebreaker

After a month in Norwegian fjord, infamous Russian reefer Belomorye is towed to sea

After a month in Norwegian fjord, infamous Russian reefer Belomorye is towed to sea

Christmas in Grense Jakobselv comes with a prayer for peace

Border to Russia

Christmas in Grense Jakobselv comes with a prayer for peace

Northern Fleet raises flag on new special purpose ship

Northern Fleet raises flag on new special purpose ship

Pro-Kremlin propaganda blows Santa out of the sky

Pro-Kremlin propaganda blows Santa out of the sky

Northern Fleet's newest submarine to be based 60 km from Norway

Northern Fleet's newest submarine to be based 60 km from Norway

Cargo vessel sinks with reactor hatches to Rossiya icebreaker

Cargo vessel sinks with reactor hatches to Rossiya icebreaker

Shady transshipment unfolding in Ura Bay

Shady transshipment unfolding in Ura Bay

3 years after he donated to Navalny's foundation, the neurosurgeon was accused of 'supporting extremism'

Detained by FSB

3 years after he donated to Navalny's foundation, the neurosurgeon was accused of 'supporting extremism'

EU leaders on Pre-Christmas tour to Lapland

EU leaders on Pre-Christmas tour to Lapland

Could be heard in Norway:

Massive explosions near Severomorsk

Massive explosions near Severomorsk

'And they tell us that smoking is harmful?'

"And they tell us that smoking is harmful?"

Two dead, 31 injured in Murmansk train collision

Two dead, 31 injured in Murmansk train collision

People are freezing in Putin's Arctic navy towns

People are freezing in Putin's Arctic navy towns

Russian fishing vessel ordered to leave for security reasons, but remains in port

Russian fishing vessel ordered to leave for security reasons, but remains in port

Russian police punishes Santa. Not allowed to wear moustache and beard in public

Russian police punishes Santa. Not allowed to wear moustache and beard in public

Chinese rig finds oil in Barents Sea

Chinese rig finds oil in Barents Sea

Scandal in Russian military town Pechenga as new school is decorated with picture of US fighter jets

Scandal in Russian military town Pechenga as new school is decorated with picture of US fighter jets

Confrontation is unfolding in the Arctic, says Navy Commander

Confrontation is unfolding in the Arctic, says Navy Commander

Lights are turned off in Belokamenka

Lights are turned off in Belokamenka

'The death rate in Russia is rising, and the war is making the situation worse'

"The death rate in Russia is rising, and the war is making the situation worse"

Two Russian leaders found guilty in child kidnapping talk family affairs in Murmansk

Two Russian leaders found guilty in child kidnapping talk family affairs in Murmansk

Barents Observer wins Sønsteby Award for defending democratic values

Barents Observer wins Sønsteby Award for defending democratic values

'I am ashamed of my country.' 79 year old police veteran convicted for 'discrediting' the Army

"I am ashamed of my country." 79 year old police veteran convicted for "discrediting" the Army

New school lays out military future for children of Pechenga

New school lays out military future for children of Pechenga

'They want to trick me into returning to Russia and put me in prison”

Journalist Alesya Marokhovskaya

"They want to trick me into returning to Russia and put me in prison”

The secretive U-2 spy plane on mission up north as Norway steps up deterrence against Russia

The secretive U-2 spy plane on mission up north as Norway steps up deterrence against Russia

Warships from Northern Fleet take center stage in Russian show of support for Syria's Bashar al-Assad

Warships from Northern Fleet take center stage in Russian show of support for Syria's Bashar al-Assad

Last batch of highly radioactive uranium fuel removed from remote Arctic military town

Last batch of highly radioactive uranium fuel removed from remote Arctic military town

Leaving the North

Leaving the North

Beijing and Moscow tune in for more Arctic shipping

Beijing and Moscow tune in for more Arctic shipping

“Since childhood, all you hear is “a good gay is a dead gay”

“Since childhood, all you hear is “a good gay is a dead gay”

Fishing for Putin

Fishing for Putin

Oslo and Moscow safeguard fishery cooperation

Expert Geir Hønneland:

Oslo and Moscow safeguard fishery cooperation

Norway establishes NATO amphibious warfare center in Sørreisa

Norway establishes NATO amphibious warfare center in Sørreisa

Suspicious sailing by Russian ships near Norwegian gas hub

Suspicious sailing by Russian ships near Norwegian gas hub

“We are abandoned people”

“We are abandoned people”

Irina Kondratieva

Russian doctors receive money for discouraging abortions. In Komi region, 137 children were "saved"

Russian journalist jailed for 4 years

Russian journalist jailed for 4 years

Declining war support in Russia, poll

Declining war support in Russia, poll

UK targets oil tankers in bid to strike Kremlin’s war machine

UK targets oil tankers in bid to strike Kremlin’s war machine

Putin's top oilman hints information about oil export should be made confidential

Putin's top oilman hints information about oil export should be made confidential

Norway's self-imposed military restrictions are out-dated, professor argues

Norway's self-imposed military restrictions are out-dated, professor argues

The Revival of “America First”? Where does the Arctic stand in Trump’s second term?

The Revival of “America First”? Where does the Arctic stand in Trump’s second term?

Norwegian police makes arrest in Russia-related espionage

Norwegian police makes arrest in Russia-related espionage

Payouts to warriors keep Russia's housing market afloat

Payouts to warriors keep Russia's housing market afloat

Wolf population on the rise in northern Norway

Wolf population on the rise in northern Norway

Climate talks. The Russian way

Climate talks. The Russian way

Sea-ice caused trouble for Russian warships

Sea-ice caused trouble for Russian warships

Nordic countries get ready to establish cross-border military corridors

Nordic countries get ready to establish cross-border military corridors

Finland takes final move to leave the Barents cooperation

Finland takes final move to leave the Barents cooperation

'Look at this! It's the end of November, but it's 0°C in the Urals'

"Look at this! It's the end of November, but it's 0°C in the Urals"

Sabotage threats loom as Norway joins international subsea cable initiative

Sabotage threats loom as Norway joins international subsea cable initiative

Thousands of exploded craters discovered on the Kara seabed

Thousands of exploded craters discovered on the Kara seabed

Murmansk 'grey cardinal' returns to Severomorsk

Murmansk 'grey cardinal' returns to Severomorsk

Moscow wants Arctic emergency hub in Khatanga

Moscow wants Arctic emergency hub in Khatanga

From the Norwegian border to the battlefields in Ukraine: Dmitry Vasilets tells his story

From the Norwegian border to the battlefields in Ukraine: Dmitry Vasilets tells his story

Western sanctions hinder modernisation of Russia’s largest warship

Western sanctions hinder modernisation of Russia’s largest warship

'We see a radical change in the marine ecosystem'

Atlantification of the Arctic Ocean

"We see a radical change in the marine ecosystem"

Repressive regime

Censorship agency to test-isolate Russia’s internet

Censorship agency to test-isolate Russia’s internet

Apple complies with Kremlin censorship, removes app providing news from northern regions

Apple complies with Kremlin censorship, removes app providing news from northern regions

'The president told me these are just troublemakers and promised to sort it out'

Slowdown of YouTube

"The president told me these are just troublemakers and promised to sort it out"

'They continue to insult our country and its citizens”

"Foreign agents"

"They continue to insult our country and its citizens”

Convicted Commander of Arctic troops killed

Convicted Commander of Arctic troops killed

'It will take 10 years to remove all the rusty barrels...'

"It will take 10 years to remove all the rusty barrels..."

Almost all Tu-95MS bombers from Olenya took part in Sunday morning attack on Ukraine

Almost all Tu-95MS bombers from Olenya took part in Sunday morning attack on Ukraine

Norwegian fishermen snagged U.S. nuclear-powered submarine

Norwegian fishermen snagged U.S. nuclear-powered submarine

This is how an agent from Murmansk built a network in Northern Norway

This is how an agent from Murmansk built a network in Northern Norway

Drones, not tanks, on Russia's training ranges along NATO border

Drones, not tanks, on Russia's training ranges along NATO border

Harry S. Truman carrier strike group on exercise inside the Arctic Circle

Harry S. Truman carrier strike group on exercise inside the Arctic Circle

Russia to scrap multilateral nuclear environmental agreement

Russia to scrap multilateral nuclear environmental agreement

“Authoritarian petrostate with no respect for human rights”

“Authoritarian petrostate with no respect for human rights”

Here comes rocket No. 600 from Sweden’s space center

Here comes rocket No. 600 from Sweden’s space center

'Not being able to have scientific collaboration with Russia is a huge problem'

"Not being able to have scientific collaboration with Russia is a huge problem"

Chinese rig heads towards Norwegian Arctic drill site

Chinese rig heads towards Norwegian Arctic drill site

Temperature record

'We expected snow here'

"We expected snow here"

On Trump’s election day, a nuclear-capable B-52 bomber flew over northern Norway into Finland for training

On Trump’s election day, a nuclear-capable B-52 bomber flew over northern Norway into Finland for training

With flags of occupied Ukrainian regions on its bow, Putin’s newest icebreaker is put on the water

With flags of occupied Ukrainian regions on its bow, Putin’s newest icebreaker is put on the water

Russian Church receives building permission for 'largest cathedral' beyond Arctic Circle

Russian Church receives building permission for 'largest cathedral' beyond Arctic Circle

It’s high time to close Russia’s Consulate General in Kirkenes

It’s high time to close Russia’s Consulate General in Kirkenes

The governor that bonded with Wagner Group and befriended Ramzan Kadyrov is appointed to key post in Defence Ministry

The governor that bonded with Wagner Group and befriended Ramzan Kadyrov is appointed to key post in Defence Ministry

US presidential elections

Trump or Harris?

Trump or Harris?

The people of Tromsø, northern Norway, share their thoughts.

New frigate Admiral Golovko sets out from Severomorsk on 'world tour'

New frigate Admiral Golovko sets out from Severomorsk on 'world tour'

Chinese heavy lift ship without ice-class battles through freezing Arctic route

Chinese heavy lift ship without ice-class battles through freezing Arctic route

Cod quotas lowered for the fourth year in a row

Cod quotas lowered for the fourth year in a row

On updated U.S sanctions list is a naval design company from Murmansk

On updated U.S sanctions list is a naval design company from Murmansk

Putin oversees nuclear triad exercises from his bunker

Putin oversees nuclear triad exercises from his bunker

Sweden beefs up forces in the North

Sweden beefs up forces in the North

Construction begins on a 'new flagship of Russian polar research'

Construction begins on a "new flagship of Russian polar research"

A criminal case opened against a prominent Russian activist

A criminal case opened against a prominent Russian activist

Melting Arctic sea-ice could have dramatic effect on ocean circulation

Melting Arctic sea-ice could have dramatic effect on ocean circulation

Bloomberg: production comes to halt at Novatek's Arctic LNG 2

Bloomberg: production comes to halt at Novatek's Arctic LNG 2

Liberation day

Norway accommodated for Russia’s propaganda show

Norway accommodated for Russia’s propaganda show

'We must stand together for freedom, democracy and independence'

"We must stand together for freedom, democracy and independence"

Chief FSB veteran Gennady Gurylev is back on the border to Norway

Chief FSB veteran Gennady Gurylev is back on the border to Norway

US warships sailed into the Barents Sea

US warships sailed into the Barents Sea

Russian Internet watchdog blocks hundreds of VPN services

Russian Internet watchdog blocks hundreds of VPN services

Deputy PM admits Russia can't build enough ice-class ships

Deputy PM admits Russia can't build enough ice-class ships

Defense Minister Belousov announces Zapad 2025 exercises

Defense Minister Belousov announces Zapad 2025 exercises

Northern transport links must be improved for security reasons says Finland

Northern transport links must be improved for security reasons says Finland

Finnish Lapland hit by 30-year autumn warm spell

Finnish Lapland hit by 30-year autumn warm spell

Olenya airbase covers up amid drone fears

New satellite images

Olenya airbase covers up amid drone fears

As Pechenga honors 'liberators' of Finnish lands, more local Russian men are reported killed in occupied Ukraine

As Pechenga honors 'liberators' of Finnish lands, more local Russian men are reported killed in occupied Ukraine

Popular Russian singer put on wanted list

Popular Russian singer put on wanted list

Nordics consider joint procurement of infantry fighting vehicle

Nordics consider joint procurement of infantry fighting vehicle

Three times more Russian diplomats in Norway than the other way around

Three times more Russian diplomats in Norway than the other way around

Two carrier groups on exercise outside Norway

Two carrier groups on exercise outside Norway

Russian lawmakers want to confiscate property of those who left

Russian lawmakers want to confiscate property of those who left

Murmansk steps up protection against drone attacks

Murmansk steps up protection against drone attacks

“I will consider donating to an Arctic charity”

“I will consider donating to an Arctic charity”

Touchdown in Sputnik. Defence Minister Belousov pays visit to naval infantry brigade near Nordic NATO border

Touchdown in Sputnik. Defence Minister Belousov pays visit to naval infantry brigade near Nordic NATO border

Norway, Germany put critical underwater infrastructure on NATO agenda

Norway, Germany put critical underwater infrastructure on NATO agenda

Employee at Russia's Consulate General in Kirkenes linked to FSB

Employee at Russia's Consulate General in Kirkenes linked to FSB

Consul General Konygin closes doors in Kirkenes after dialogue with Oslo

Diplomatic turmoil

Consul General Konygin closes doors in Kirkenes after dialogue with Oslo

Landmark flight from the Mediterranean to Barents Sea

Electronic surveillance

Landmark flight from the Mediterranean to Barents Sea

1,5 year behind bars for attempted illegal border crossing to Norway

1,5 year behind bars for attempted illegal border crossing to Norway

“Love should not be in exile”

“Love should not be in exile”

“Fantasy project,” Nikitin says about nuclear gas carrier submarine

Kurchatov Institute

“Fantasy project,” Nikitin says about nuclear gas carrier submarine

Son of former Putin’s ally awarded 2,7 million kroner compensation

Son of former Putin’s ally awarded 2,7 million kroner compensation

'The Russians are compromising security on Northern Sea Route'

"The Russians are compromising security on Northern Sea Route"

Гимназия №2 город Мурманск.

More than 190,000 Russian schoolteachers quit their job last year

The lieutenant from Pechenga, who refused to fight, is released from jail

The lieutenant from Pechenga, who refused to fight, is released from jail

Murmansk-population falls another 2,900 people

Murmansk-population falls another 2,900 people

Northern Fleet's newest frigate trained anti-aircraft, anti-drone shootings

Northern Fleet's newest frigate trained anti-aircraft, anti-drone shootings

Police boosts security in ports still open for Russian vessels

Police boosts security in ports still open for Russian vessels

Creates budget post supporting human rights and independent media in Russia

Creates budget post supporting human rights and independent media in Russia

A high school in Arkhangelsk has started production of grenade components

A high school in Arkhangelsk has started production of grenade components

'We hope this will prevent Russia from pushing around with us'

Defence spending

"We hope this will prevent Russia from pushing around with us"

In the past one and a half years, only one confiscation has been made

In the past one and a half years, only one confiscation has been made

EU considers stricter seafood sanctions, but cod from Murmansk goes free

EU considers stricter seafood sanctions, but cod from Murmansk goes free

Following landmark Chinese visit to Moscow, foreign ministries step up bilateral talks on Arctic

Following landmark Chinese visit to Moscow, foreign ministries step up bilateral talks on Arctic

Washing young brains in Murmansk. Vladimir Medinsky came to town

Washing young brains in Murmansk. Vladimir Medinsky came to town

“Love should not be in exile”

“Love should not be in exile”

Putin appoints Nikolai Korchunov new ambassador to Norway

Putin appoints Nikolai Korchunov new ambassador to Norway

Prestigious Sarmat missile exploded in failed test

Prestigious Sarmat missile exploded in failed test

Small Norwegian fishing boat confronted Russian warship during live-shooting exercise

Small Norwegian fishing boat confronted Russian warship during live-shooting exercise

“If this route is closed, families would be torn apart”

Border crossing

“If this route is closed, families would be torn apart”

Russia bans “foreign agents” from civil service

Russia bans “foreign agents” from civil service

A new floating dock is on its way from Istanbul to Murmansk

A new floating dock is on its way from Istanbul to Murmansk

A fleet of Chinese container carriers shuttles on Russian Arctic route

A fleet of Chinese container carriers shuttles on Russian Arctic route

Traces of radioactive Cesium-137 measured along Norway’s border with Russia

Traces of radioactive Cesium-137 measured along Norway’s border with Russia

A fantastic place. Stories of three women from Ukraine in the Arctic

A fantastic place. Stories of three women from Ukraine in the Arctic

Lawmakers greenlight governors’ establishment of regional militias

Lawmakers greenlight governors’ establishment of regional militias

On this graveyard in Murmansk rest 165 warriors killed in Ukraine

On this graveyard in Murmansk rest 165 warriors killed in Ukraine

'We are all afraid,' woman in Olenegorsk says as Ukrainian drones attack local airbase

"We are all afraid," woman in Olenegorsk says as Ukrainian drones attack local airbase

Ukrainian drones are on the way. Murmansk again closes airspace

Ukrainian drones are on the way. Murmansk again closes airspace

Governor: Murmansk is under drone attack

Governor: Murmansk is under drone attack

World's biggest underwater methane hotspot is found off Barents Sea coast

World's biggest underwater methane hotspot is found off Barents Sea coast

Iron miner LKAB reports hostile incidents to police

Iron miner LKAB reports hostile incidents to police

Artists visit Austertana - the village where interests of mining, ecology and reindeer herding clash

Artists visit Austertana - the village where interests of mining, ecology and reindeer herding clash

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