Russian companies adapt to the changing market conditions. Such is the case with Novatek's previously postponed Murmansk LNG.

In general, the Arctic is known for its vast amounts of natural resources, low population, and the large distances between settlements. This situation is particularly relevant for the industrial development of the Russian Arctic, Canada's North, and Alaska. So, how does the distance shape the unique economy of the Arctic, and why is it so important?

Picking apart the rubble left in the economy by Iceland's previous government, the country's new government is looking to clean up the financial sector by continuing the privatisation of banks in which the state has held a stake. The "casino nation", Iceland, whose record bankruptcy in 2008 stunned Europe, and especially depositors from the UK and the Netherlands, is looking to clean up its increasingly private banking sector to make it more attractive to investors.

For a long time, after the 1980s, the Arctic region gained significance as an exceptional zone of peace, a region that bears no pretext for conflicts and may even become a sort of olive branch that, instead of generating conflicts, resolves them.

The Ukrainian crisis affects all relations between Russia and the West, not least in the Arctic regions. From a Finnish perspective, a shift towards a readiness for discussion and negotiation to end the war conflict in Ukraine is therefore of paramount importance for restoring and developing cooperation in the Arctic region and more generally.

The Arctic discourse has seen a new trend that seeks to change the perspective on climate change in relation to development and presence in the region: a ‘climate-benefitting’ Russia.

On 22-23 October, the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI) hosted a conference dedicated to the conditions and monitoring of the Ob-Yenisey region, addressing broader issues that apply to the Arc

The Teachers' Union of Iceland has been acquitted by the Labour Court of claims that the teachers' strike announcement was unlawful. Strikes will therefore commence in 11 schools next week if an agreement is not reached.

This year’s Offshore Marintec Russia expo-conference showcased numerous technological developments for the Arctic, including new vessel concepts, vehicles, mining and liquefaction equipment, security devices, and more.

Why do Russian researchers call for a federal law on permafrost, and what are the environmental and economic consequences of permafrost thawing?

Based on the current situation, Rosatom has described new positive and negative scenarios for the Route. Both are more moderate compared to the targets set by the Government.

In December 2023, Sweden and the US signed a bilateral military agreement, a so-called Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which means that the US gets access to 17 Swedish bases. The agreement regulates issues such as the legal status of the US forces, access to Swedish military bases and the storage of combat vehicles, ammunition and weapon systems in Sweden. The agreement was approved by the Riksdag on 18 June and entered into force on 15 August 2024.

Although sanctions pressure continues to increase against liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Russia, export volumes have managed to break records. According to Kpler, LNG exports reached a record-breaking figure of 2.94 million tonnes, marking a 33% increase compared to August 2023.

The 2018 Finnish research highlights Finland's vast organic collection area for natural products, specifically wild berries and mushrooms, covering an impressive 11.6 million hectares, which makes Finland a global leader in this regard.

Imitating hares, reindeer and wolverines—how researchers adapt nature's design for human technologies in the Arctic?

In 2023, Russia introduced a new mechanism for the Arctic—support, or backbone settlements. What is the meaning behind this strategy?

Despite the fact that Soviet development in the North is still remembered with awe and admiration, the USSR wasn’t particularly meticulous when it came to protecting the fragile northern environment. A part of Russia’s heritage in the Arctic includes waste, metal scrap yards, sunken vessels, and spilled oil. How does the country address these issues?

For the first time since 2021, Russian coal is being shipped through the Northern Sea Route (NSR). The reason for this shift is the ongoing threat of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. However, there are reasonable doubts regarding the permanence of coal shipping through the NSR.

Improving meteorology remains one of Russia's top priorities in the Arctic. Recent initiatives and proposals suggest the establishment of new meteorological systems and stations on the Northern Sea Route (NSR).

Following the Arctic-Regions forum in Arkhangelsk, officials confirm a need to construct new nuclear icebreakers for the Russian fleet.

The Sámi are an indigenous people and have been recognized as such by the Swedish Parliament since 1977, and have also been recognized as a people in the Swedish Constitution since 2011.

Over the past days, Arkhangelsk has become a centre of attention, as the city hosted the Arctic-Regions forum and the trade port accepted the first Chinese cargo as part of the Arctic Express No. 1 project.

A meeting between the President and the Head of the Murmansk Region has yielded positive outcomes. The results of the talk will solidify the course of development and Murmansk’s vision of the North.

The Sámi Parliament of Finland has been functioning in the Sámi cultural center Sajos in the village of Inari since 2012.

The Federal Agency for Sea and Inland Water Transport is planning to construct multimodal hubs on Northern Russian rivers. Along with Rosatom, the agency aims to open logistics hubs on the Ob, Irtysh, Lena, and Yenisei rivers. What is the purpose of expanding the river transport network in the North?

Karelian scientists are looking into growing medicinal herbs in the north on what seems to be an industrial scale.

As the natural habitats of polar bears and brown bears expand and intertwine, the chances for new hybrids increase. In Russia, experts suggest that pizzlies might appear in the north of Yakutia.

It was thought for a long time that the Arctic is one of the key carbon sinks of the world. However, with climate change, the region may become a major carbon source instead, increasing the greenhouse effect.

The area around the Arctic Circle in Norwegian Lapland is cleared of tourist cairns. Despite efforts to remove these cairns annually, they continue to reappear. The Norwegian researcher's hesitation to label tourists from EU countries as vandals or barbarians highlights the complex nature of this issue.