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 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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Elections Turned Finland's Right-Wing Government into a Lame Duck
The Social Democratic Party, which campaigned for a fairer society, won a landslide victory over the Coalition Party in both the municipal and regional elections, held last weekend.
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Canada-Greenland Inuit Exchange Program Turns 35
The Nunavut Qaanaaq Association has announced that the annual exchange between Qaanaaq residents and Nunavut Inuit relatives will start in May.
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Steady Growth of Homeless People in the World's Happiest Country
Homeless people with completely new backgrounds are now seen on the streets all over Finland recognised as the world's happiest country for the eighth year in a row, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report.
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Conflict between Icelandic Government and Fishing Industry
Iceland's new coalition government, formed in December 2024, has decided to fill the country's chronic budget deficit by reforming the taxation of fisheries, entering into a sharp conflict with the leadership of one of the country's main economic sectors.
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A Quarter of Young Swedish Women do not Want Children
More and more young women are hesitant about having children, shows a new study from Uppsala University.
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Americans in Finland Fear Trump, Finland Also Puts Pressure
Finland seems to be confused about how to work with the Trump administration. When Finland joined NATO, it thought the U.S. would help with defence and security. But now, it seems disappointed...
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