The Arctic Century
The Arctic Century is an independent non-profit organization 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
The Battle for Uranium on the Kalix River
An American company with no public website has won two exploration permits along Sweden's protected Kalix River, months after the Riksdag lifted both the uranium mining ban and the municipal veto. Local residents, the Sami Parliament, and Kalix municipality object—and the economics suggest the project's real purpose may not be commercial at all.
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Arctic Security Conference 2026 Puts Maritime Threats at Center of High North Debate
Ministers, admirals and researchers meet in Oslo on September 16, asking whether the rules of the sea still hold as hybrid threats reach the Arctic.
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Sanctions and Quota Cuts Deepen East Finnmark's Economic Downturn
Sanctions and quota cuts are squeezing East Finnmark's economy. Local leaders warn that adaptation alone will not secure the region's future.
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Karelian Birch: How Belarus Became the Main Supplier of the "Karelian" Brand
Karelia sells souvenirs made of its own signature wood. The timber comes from Belarus, and the region's protected stands are quietly disappearing.
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“One thing is certain: beneath their hats, including cowboy hats, caps, berets, Balmorals, Glengarry caps, and most likely kilts, politicians on both sides of the ocean were sweating profusely yesterday.”
Arctic Shield 2026 Is Underway
Eleven countries put more than 400 soldiers on the ground in southern Greenland to find out who can still fight when the weather fights back.
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EU Invests in Canadian Mining Company in East Greenland
Brussels will help fund a Canadian molybdenum mine in East Greenland. The ore is bound for Europe's armor steel, not its stainless cookware.
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Germany in the Arctic After Ukraine and Hormuz
Germany swapped Russian gas for Norwegian and rearmed against Moscow. Now the AfD polls near 30%, and every one of those bets looks fragile.
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“The establishment of control over Greenland completely solves the problem of ore and at the same time makes it possible to displace China.”
Why Is Karelian Birch So Hard to Grow?
Karelian birch is worth its weight in gold and nearly impossible to grow on purpose. Why does the republic that named the wood earn nothing from it?
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Swedish Ninth-Graders Lost a Year of Reading
Swedish 15-year-olds lost a full year of reading ability in three years, and the rest of the Nordics fell with them. The minister blames screens.
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