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.
Mental Illness Rate Doubles in World's Fourth Happiest Country
The Swedish police receive more calls about mental illness than ever before—but don't have time to respond to all of them.
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Opposition in Finland Questions Sharp Rise in Military Spending
Finland's far-right government, discredited in recent local elections, is set to raise military spending to five% of GDP after the NATO summit in June.
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Domestic Violence Hits Record High in Iceland
A record number of children have stayed in the Women's Shelter so far this year. Violence is more serious and more frequent and it is difficult to watch the steady increase in cases of violence.
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India To Build First PRV In Partnership With Norway
India is set to build its first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel in partnership with Norway's technology company Kongsberg Maritime.
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Will Macron Open a Nuclear Umbrella Over Greenland?
This summer, Macron is going to make his first ever visit to Greenland. No one doubts that this visit, if it takes place, will be a bid by Europe to retain control over Greenland, and not only...
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More French Domination in Quebec
New rules took effect in Quebec on Sunday requiring French to be the dominant language on store signs and imposing stricter guidelines for product packaging.
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Anchorage's Largest Homeless Camps Set to Be Cleared
Anchorage police and municipal workers are set to clear out two of the city's largest homeless camps next month, as notices went up Friday in Mountain View's Davis Park and the nearby snow dump.
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Iceland Wants More NATO Amid Growing Weapons-Related Violence
On 28 May, Prime Minister Kristrún Forstadóttir and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met in Reykjavik to discuss military and political cooperation in the face of a changing threat landscape in the Arctic.
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