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News in the Arctic - 02.12-06.12

🔹 Historical Defeat of Government Parties in Icelandic Elections

The elections in Iceland have concluded, revealing that voters favour newer policies. The next government is likely to feature no single ruling party from the previous administration.

🔹 Norway Delays Deep-Sea Mining Plans Under Political Pressure

An environmentalist party in Norway has halted the country's deep-sea mining plans in the Arctic. However, the suspension is expected to be temporary, allowing more time to assess the ecological risks involved.

🔹 Record Syphilis Upsurge Among Alaska Natives

American public health officials are urging the population in South Dakota to get tested for syphilis, as the number of infections remains at a dangerously high level.

🔹 Canada to Unveil Updated Arctic Strategy Reflecting Geopolitical Changes

Canada plans to unveil an updated strategy for the North that will reflect geopolitical shifts, according to the country’s government.

🔹 Greenland Will Pay $42,386 in Compensation to New IUD Victims

The Government of Greenland will compensate women who had intrauterine devices (IUDs) installed without consent. Greenland is responding much more swiftly than the Danish authorities.

🔹 Chairman of the Russian Federation Maritime Board Visits AARI

Nikolay Patrushev visited the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI) to discuss major research projects and monitoring efforts in the Arctic region.

🔹 Why Does Norilsk Nickel Monitor Permafrost?

Nornickel won a competition titled Green Eurasia with its project dedicated to the monitoring of permafrost. The company is enhancing its experience in environmental monitoring.

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