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.
Alaska's Biggest Oil Company Plans Large Layoffs
The top oil-producing company in Alaska is planning significant layoffs, it announced last week.
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The Battle For Greenland: Beyond The U.S.
Most people heard about Trump's recent claims on Greenland. Much has been said about the expansionist aims, which include not only the Danish domain, but also Canada and the Panama Canal, and the expert community is often divided about the actual nature and the feasibility of these claims. But very little is known about Washington's previous claims on Greenland, and even less about UK and Canada's.
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Green Transition Bears Risks For Local Authorities In Northern Sweden
Economist Sofia Lundberg warns that municipalities and regions may bear too many risks during the green transition in the north—such as Skellefteå in the Northvolt case.
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New Law Will Provide More Protection To Kven Culture In Norway
The Ancient Heritage Association and the Norwegian Kveners' Association believe that the new Cultural Environment Act must equate Kven and Sámi cultural heritage.
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Norway's Oil Industry Faces Difficult Times
After several years of enormous oil revenues, the trend now seems to be turning in Norway. Several companies in the oil industry are now announcing layoffs.
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Abandoned U.S. WWII And Cold War Military Bases Still Pollute The Arctic
When the U.S. officially entered World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbour, Greenland suddenly became strategically important. There is waste left behind by U.S. troops in more than 33 places in Greenland, represented by rusty oil barrels, toxic substances, explosives, decaying airfields and lots of scrap metal.
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Concluding The 2025 EEF: Connecting The East
This year's Eastern Economic Forum primarily focused on the development of the Russian Far East, but its importance for the Arctic cannot be overlooked. This feature covers the results of discussions during this year's EEF: general statistics, plans for cooperation with Eastern partners, the development of AI for the Northern Sea Route and more.
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Reconciliation Between The Sami And The Finnish State
Sweden, Norway and Finland have long and systematically violated the rights of the Sámi, the most numerous indigenous people of Northern Europe, who lived here long before the ancestors of modern Swedes, Norwegians and Finns migrated to the territory of Sápmi.
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