The Arctic Century
The Arctic Century is an independent non-profit organization 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.
US Dropped From The Largest Arms Purchase In Danish History
The Danish Defence has received the green light from the Defence Settlement Group to acquire eight medium- or long-range, ground-based air defense systems for more than 50 billion kroner.
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Finnish School Faces Crizes
The number of comprehensive schools in Finland is almost halving at a very rapid pace. This is what a study commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Culture predicts.
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Arctic Command Answers Questions
On Monday, September 8, the Chief of the Denmark’s Arctic Command began his series of citizen meetings in some of the towns in Greenland where the increased military presence of the Armed Forces will be felt in the coming period.
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Alaska's Biggest Oil Company Plans Large Layoffs
The top oil-producing company in Alaska is planning significant layoffs, it announced last week.
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The Battle For Greenland: Beyond The US
Most people heard about Trump's recent claims on Greenland. Much has been said about the expansionist aims, which include not only the Danish domain, but also Canada and the Panama Canal, and the expert community is often divided about the actual nature and the feasibility of these claims. But very little is known about Washington's previous claims on Greenland, and even less about UK and Canada's.
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Green Transition Bears Risks For Local Authorities In Northern Sweden
Economist Sofia Lundberg warns that municipalities and regions may bear too many risks during the green transition in the north—such as Skellefteå in the Northvolt case.
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New Law Will Provide More Protection To Kven Culture In Norway
The Ancient Heritage Association and the Norwegian Kveners' Association believe that the new Cultural Environment Act must equate Kven and Sámi cultural heritage.
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Norway's Oil Industry Faces Difficult Times
After several years of enormous oil revenues, the trend now seems to be turning in Norway. Several companies in the oil industry are now announcing layoffs.
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