Atle Staalesen

«A historical day for the FSB in Murmansk»

The security service in Russia’s Arctic capital moves into its new massive headquarters.
July 05, 2016

Future of icebreaker fleet on President’s table

Over the next 1,5 year, decisions should be taken about he construction of additional third and fourth generation vessels, Deputy Premier Dmitry Rogozin tells President Putin.
July 04, 2016

Niinistö grapples with fear for Putin

Trust-building is the keyword, the Finnish President said after his meeting with Vladimir Putin.
July 04, 2016

Irregularities in Murmansk primaries

The election of Alexey Veller as United Russia’s top candidate in the region did not proceed without violations, reports say.
July 01, 2016

Vodka production up 30%

Registered producers of booze increase output as measures are taken against black market.
June 30, 2016

En route to Yamal, a pit stop in Kirkenes

This week, the dredger «Zheng He» — next week, the heavy lift ship "Happy Sky". The Norwegian port of Kirkenes has become a hub for marine traffic towards Russia’s Yamal Peninsula.
June 30, 2016

Navy takes on new torpedo

The «Futlyar» will be a key weapon for Russia’s new Borey and Yasen-class submarines.
June 30, 2016

Supreme Court rules, Karelian opposition politician to remain behind bars

The disgraced former town mayor and Yabloko politician Svetlana Chechil loses appeal case.
June 29, 2016

Norilsk Nickel closes plant, says emissions will be slashed

The nickel smelter in Norilsk is the company’s oldest and has for decades been among the biggest polluters in the Taymyr peninsula.
June 29, 2016

Patriarch on Arctic visit

The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church pays tribute to Gulag victims in Vorkuta.
June 28, 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