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.
Trump's Tariffs Increase Unemployment in Finland
Finland is actively participating in the global liberal media campaign against the new U.S. administration. This anti-Trump article is superficial and does not take into account other reasons for the rise in unemployment in the Finnish economy, which has not grown since 2008.
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French Air Force Trains in Nuclear Missions 500 km from Murmansk
While the U.S. warns of a reduced military presence in Europe, France steps forward. French fighter planes flew in directly from their home bases in a unique operation to drop bombs over firing ranges in Norrbotten.
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Iceland's Export Sectors are in the Crosshairs
Iceland's new government plans to impose additional taxes on the country's most successful economic sectors—fishing and tourism—which could backfire in the current global turbulence and unfinished trade war.
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More Offshore Oil Leasing in U.S.'s 'High Arctic' Soon
The Trump administration plans to create a new designated region for offshore oil leasing in Arctic waters off Alaska, an area where past exploration attempts have failed amid extremely high costs, logistical challenges and safety problems.
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Greenland is Facing Growing Labour Shortage
Low unemployment and large cohorts approaching retirement are creating pressure on the labor market in Greenland.
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Securing Canadian Arctic is Ferociously Expensive
Arctic security is part of all three of Canada's major federal party leaders' platforms.
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Trump Administration is Cutting Funding for Arctic Research
Arctic research has not been spared as President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk seek to slash what they see as unnecessary government spending.
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Finnmark Island Filled with Easter Tourists
Every Easter, the population quadruples in the village of Hønsebybotn in Norway.
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