Atle Staalesen

In Russian Arctic, more trade

While the rest of the country’s foreign trade continues to decline, north Russian regions in the first half of 2016 recorded growth in their commerce with the abroad.
November 05, 2016

First signs of Russian economic growth

After almost two years of recession, the Russian economy makes it into the plus.
November 04, 2016

This looks like russophobia and paranoia, Russian MFA says to Finland

Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova comments on Finnish concern about Russian land acquisitions in border areas.
November 04, 2016

Human Rights Court calls on urgent action in Dadin-case

Meanwhile, the convicted activist is taken to hospital in Petrozavodsk.
November 03, 2016

The warmest and wettest October on Svalbard ever

The Arctic archipelago shows increasing signs of climate imbalance.
November 03, 2016

Preparing the ground for second LNG plant in Yamal

Dredging operations in the Gulf of Ob are underway as project Arctic LNG-2 takes new steps forward.
November 02, 2016

Swedish oilmen stronger than ever, move rigs towards Barents Sea

Oil company Lundin next year plans to drill at least four operated exploration and appraisal wells in the Barents Sea.
November 02, 2016

Ildar Dadin: deadly torture in Karelian prison

«If they again start to torture me, beat me and rape me, I will hardly last more than a week».
November 02, 2016

Ships head to Sabetta, also in wintertime

The new Russian Arctic port remains open for shipping all through the year, leader of the regional customs office says.
November 01, 2016

Nickel production hikes in Kola Peninsula

Up almost 30 percent last three months
November 01, 2016

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Atle is journalist and Publisher of the Independent Barents Observer.

In 2002, he founded the Barents Observer. He was editor until 2009 and later worked as journalist and project coordinator for several European cross-border cooperation projects. In late 2015, following a conflict over editorial rights, he re-established the Barents Observer as an independent and non-profit stock company along with the rest of the newspaper crew.  

Atle has a degree in Russian studies from the University of Oslo and studied journalism at the Moscow State University.

atle@thebarentsobserver.com
@atlestaalesen