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.
Salty Success: The Unexpected Impact Of Herring On History
Access to food sources has been a key factor in development throughout most of human history... How has herring defined the history of nations?
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Sweden To Export Dangerous Prisoners To Estonian Jail
The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs has sent a draft prison lease agreement between Estonia and Sweden to the government for approval, which, upon entry into force, would send 600 Swedish prisoners to Tartu Prison.
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New Uniform For Nordic Military Personnel
The first Nordic Combat Uniforms were handed out to the first Danish soldiers on Friday, June 27. This is the start of a two-year process to replace the old ones.
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China's Conceptualisation Of Its Identity In Arctic Affairs
As China's appetite in the Arctic grows and its activities in this region expand, Beijing has stepped up its efforts to conceptualise its identity in Arctic affairs and make it internationally recognised.
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Finnish MEPs Want To Strip Hungary Of All EU Subsidies
Hungary is a problem for the European Union, for which there is no solution by force...
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Fishing Fees' Bill Could Cut Pensions In Iceland By 5—7.5 Per Сent
Gunnar Baldvinsson, Managing Director of the Icelandic Pension Fund, criticises the government's proposals for increasing fishing fees and Minister of Finance's bill on the interaction of disability pension payments.
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Evaluation Of The US Plans For Greenland in Denmark
The Danish Foreign Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, sees no immediate risk of annexation, however, he acknowledges that the threat of American influence has moved closer.
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Alaska Holds Large Share Of Undiscovered US Oil And Gas
Recent US Geological Survey report says that about half of the estimated undiscovered technically recoverable oil lying below federal lands is in Alaska, as is more than a quarter of estimated natural gas.
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