The Arctic Century
The Arctic Century is an independent non-profit organisation established by
joint efforts of the international experts. We cover the most recent
developments in science, business, and technologies, as well as key
political and economic trends across the Arctic in the form of news,
features, opinions, and articles.
Editor's Pick
A Vision of a New North Atlantic Superpower BNP Paribas Nordics CEO Eirik Winter proposes a North Atlantic economic bloc of the Nordics, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, the Baltics, and Canada—an idea The North Observer reads as a flight of pure reason detached from political and economic reality.
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Petrozavodsk to Host the II Interregional Scientific Forum The Arctic—Our Common Home
Petrozavodsk State University will host the second Interregional Scientific Forum, 'The Arctic—Our Common Home,' on May 28–29, 2026, with tracks on security and international cooperation and on science, technology, and interregional cooperation.
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We Are Demonstrating Against the American People
Around 400 people gathered in Nuuk to protest the opening of the American consulate in Greenland, with organizers stressing that the message—'a no is a no'—is directed at the American public rather than the Trump administration.
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How Indigenous Rights Are Shaping Alberta's Constitutional Bid
After Alberta's referendum petition was struck down on indigenous treaty grounds, the constitutional crisis exposes a vulnerability that weakens Canada's hand on Arctic sovereignty.
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'We Have the Highest Wages in Europe'
Iceland's Central Bank raises its key rate to 7.75% to curb 5.2% inflation; Governor Ásgeir Jónsson warns that Europe's highest wages are driving overheating and threatening stability.
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EU and US Are Dividing Greenland Right Now
Overshadowed by the Middle East crisis, the Greenland issue returns to the fore with a New York Times investigation and a speech by the European Commissioner ahead of the Future Greenland conference.
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Norway's Arctic Military Buildup Plan Is Behind Schedule
The Norwegian Armed Forces have withheld the concept selection report for the new Finnmark Brigade, which is to grow from 1,500 to around 5,000 soldiers by 2032, citing security policy considerations.
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Hormuz Crisis Clouds Sweden's Economic Growth Outlook
The recovery of the Swedish economy hinges on whether the Strait of Hormuz reopens, says Nordea's chief analyst Torbjörn Isaksson. A summer reopening would limit the damage; delay risks rising inflation and interest rate hikes.
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Greenland Reacts to New American Approaches
The Greenlandic government is ready to hold concrete discussions about American bases in southern Greenland, says chairman Jens-Frederik Nielsen, after reports that the US has proposed three new bases on Greenlandic territory.
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