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.
Major Tax Increase Won't Balance Iceland's 2026 Budget
The Ministry of Finance reminds the cabinet in Althingi that the stability rule means that budget spending cannot be increased by more than 400 million during the parliamentary session.
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Canada's Defence Minister: The Arctic Belongs To Us
Canada's Minister of National Defence David McGuinty places the Arctic in his top three priorities and assures that Canada will maintain its sovereignty in the northern region.
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Looking For A Home For The Campus Of Canada's Northernmost University
Inuit Nunangat University is closer to finding a home for its main campus, after Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami shortlisted eight communities, following a review of their readiness and infrastructure.
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Towards A New Nuclearisation Of The Arctic?
On 14th August 2025 it was reported that, between January and April, a nuclear accident took place in the Clyde Naval Base in Scotland. Located in a sheltered fjord not far away from Glasgow, the base is important for hosting the four submarines equipped with Trident nuclear missiles, and the incident has caused the release of radioactive substances into the Firth of Clyde...
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Danish Navy Will Have Its Own Berth In Nuuk
In the near future, the Danish Defence Forces will no longer share berths with cruise ships and fishing trawlers at Nuuk Port in Greenland.
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Denmark To Strengthen Its Arctic Defence
A historic agreement that covers the entire kingdom on land, at sea and in the air. This is how the Danish Minister of Defence, Troels Lund Poulsen, describes the new defence agreement, Arctic Package 2, which landed on Friday. It has been done in close cooperation with the Government of Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
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Indo-Russian Cooperation In The Northern Sea Route: A Realistic Review Of The Challenges For India
An in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between Russia and India in the Arctic, with Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan providing unique insights and perspectives on the development of transport and logistics using Arctic sea routes, in light of the U.S. and China's policy in the region.
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The Big Icebreaker Deal
The United States and Finland are in the process of agreeing on a major icebreaker deal. It would involve a total of 11 icebreakers.
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