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.
Greenland Rejects Denmark's Ambitions to Lead the Arctic Council
On May 12, 2025, something important happened in Tromsø: Norway relinquished its leadership of the Arctic Council after two years of diplomatic balancing act. The goal has been to keep the Council alive, while at the same time marking its distance from Russia, the largest Arctic country.
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Finland Is Eager to Build Many Icebreakers for the US in a Short Time
The construction of an icebreaker for Canada in Finland could become a model for a much larger order from the United States for the construction of a batch of icebreakers.
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Brief History of the Canadian Arctic
Canada is a country based on two major contradictions...
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Controversial Fishing Tax Bill Still Sparks Controversy in Iceland
Kristinn Jónsson, the mayor of Snæfellsbær, criticised the working methods of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in drafting the fishing fee bill.
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More Federal Money for Revitalising Inuktut in Canada
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is looking for proposals to distribute just under 13.8 million USD in federal money for Inuktut revitalisation.
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Greenlanders Outraged by Fuel Prices' Sharp Rise Amid Falling Oil Prices
Alaska is the first state to pass a law specifically requiring cancer warnings for alcohol sales.
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South Korea to Build Ice-Class Vessels for Gas Project in Alaska?
Developing Alaskan gas fields requires icebreakers while US is unable to build Ice class vessels and asks for help from Korea. The Republic of Korea needs to fulfill US icebreaker order to increase tariff negotiation power.
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Green Energy Is Driving People Out of Their Homes in Norway
In Bremanger municipality in Western Norway, an ammonia factory is planned on the other side of the fjord. The goal is to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia.
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