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Report about how Russian agents operate triggers «Fake News» stamp by the Foreign Ministry in Moscow.

"Working as a journalist in the borderland to Russia has always been refreshingly thrilling. But never easy. And over the last years, it has become outright difficult." This report from the Barents Observer gives a picture of ruling media trends and developments in the Barents Region.

Ecological organization in Arkhangelsk shuts down its activities. Wrongdoings? Cooperated with a youth environmental group in Norway.

Russia’s Foreign Agent law has forced many NGOs to close down, but this exception from the north inspires others to stand up for their rights.

The criminal case against Dmitriev is politically motivated and aimed at stopping the activist from commemorating victims of Stalinist repressions, human rights organization Memorial says.

FSB allows Russian journalists to bring cameras, but Norwegians would only be allowed to bring pen and paper.

The rejected entry to Russia of Thomas Nilsen is illegal, a group of lawyers defending the expelled newspaper editor argues.

Georgy Chentemirov published a note about an unnamed military commissioner who had been caught in bribery. That had consequences for the young editor of Karelian news site Respublika.

Activists prepare for unsanctioned rallies in Russia’s Arctic capital as local authorities give thumbs down for street demonstrations against corruption.

Cooperation between journalists in the Barents Region is more important than ever, says Tim Andersson as he takes over the chair of the international network board.

Advance reports last week that Finland had lost its top spot on the World Press Freedom Index are now confirmed. Finland ranks third on this year’s press freedom list, following Norway and Sweden.