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.
Hidden Effects of Military Building in Alaska
The military end cannot justify the means of polluting drinking water, air, and soil with toxic chemicals, as military build-up in Alaska reveals.
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Danish King's Visit to Greenland Sends Clear Signal to US
King Frederik and the Chairman of the Greenland Government, Jens-Frederik Nielsen (D), set off on a short sailing trip on the fjord at Nuuk on April 29.
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Mass Shooting in Sweden a Day Before Walpurgis Fair
The murder of three people on April 29 in Uppsala falls under the category of mass shootings and was most likely the result of a showdown between criminal migrant groups.
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Cheap Oil Doesn't Mean Immediate Danger For Norwegian Oil Industry
Uncertain times in the world mean that oil prices could fall in a short time. But there is no danger of a crisis in the Norwegian oil industry anytime soon, according to experts.
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Trump's Tariffs Increase Unemployment in Finland
Finland is actively participating in the global liberal media campaign against the new US 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 US 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 US'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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