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A small island in the Russian Arctic was named after the American oligarch Bennett. How could this happen? What secrets does the island hold today?
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Illegal Tourism Businesses Shut Down In The Norwegian Arctic
In recent weeks, the police in the north have arrested more than 20 people for operating illegal northern lights tourism. People in the industry call it cowboy business.
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Bennett Island: An 'American' Island In The Russian Arctic
A small island in the Russian Arctic was named after the American oligarch Bennett. How could this happen? What secrets does the island hold today?
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EU Tariffs Threaten Norway's Ferroalloys Industry
The Norwegian ferroalloys industry reacts strongly to the EU's tariff introduction on ferroalloys. Finnfjord AS fears a more uncertain future for production.
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A Symbolic Addition To The Russian Nuclear Icebreaker Fleet
On 18 November, Russia laid down a new nuclear icebreaker Stalingrad at the Baltic Shipyard.
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Retired High-Ranking Military Official Wages Hysteria In Norway
Yngve Odlo took over as Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces Operational Headquarters on 1 February 2021, succeeding Rune Jakobsen. He retired on 24 November 2023, and was succeeded by Rune Andersen.
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Fears For The Future Of Icelandic On National Language Day
The former prime minister says the Icelandic language could disappear in a generation due to the advent of artificial intelligence and the influence of the English language. It has never been more important for parents to keep Icelandic content with their children.
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Norway Won't Be A Sole Guarantor For A Giant Ukraine Loan
The idea that Norway will act as guarantor for a giant loan from the EU to Ukraine of 140 billion euros has gained momentum.
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Amid Threats Of Acquisition Canada And Greenland Get Closer
Canada opens new consulate in Nuuk, which will be located at the Kolonihavn and will be opened later this week. The foreign ministers of Canada and Denmark will travel to Greenland for the inauguration.
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