Tag: Arctic
In Finland, a decree on the Sámi Climate Council is issued to bring indigenous peoples’ knowledge into climate policy processes
The Sámi are indigenous peoples who have lived in the northern regions of Europe, including in Finland, for thousands of years. Their traditional livelihoods and culture are closely intertwined with the Arctic environment, which makes them particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The Sámi Climate Council helps ensure that their voices and views […]
Young polar bear electrocuted in Copenhagen Zoo
A sad anniversaryBertelsen said the accident has prompted the zoo to take a hard look at cable installations in its bear enclosures to avoid a similar situation developing in the future. The bear’s untimely death means that the polar bear population at the zoo is reduced to three – all of whom are females. The […]
Two injured in the Arctic Fish fire in Tálknafjörður
In the morning, a fire broke out in the premises of the Arctic Fish company in Tálknafjörður. Two people suffered burns and were taken to hospital in Patreksfjörður. Westfjords Police say their injuries are not life-threatening. The fire spread very quickly and due to the fact that there are gas tanks in the area, there […]
Lapland’s snow-free tourism focuses on the midnight sun and autumn colors
The tourism industry’s long-term goal is to increase Lapland’s reputation as a summer destination and improve the accessibility of Lapland’s destinations through new flights. All major tourist areas in Lapland, including Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Pohjoinen-Lappi and Ruka-Kuusamo, as well as Visit Finland, which promotes international tourism nationwide, are involved in the development of summer tourism. […]
The ministry calls a time-out on the status of Thai berry pickers in Finland
“Changing the regulation would have been the only way to change the position of the pickers already for the next harvest season. It was good that we considered the possibility.” Katri Niskanensenior expert from the Ministry of Economy and Labour, comment For YLE on Thursday, February 9. In the changes, berry pickers would have been […]
Discovery of rare earth deposits in Sweden marks ‘beginning of end of Europe’s dependence on China’: Report
Peking [China]February 10 (ANI): The discovery of large amounts of rare earth deposits in Sweden marks “the beginning of the end of Europe’s dependence on China for rare earth metals which, for their widespread use in high-tech fields, are considered as valuable as gold,” The Hong reported King Post. With an abundant supply of rare […]
Minister Harakka opened Business Finland’s 6G seminar
In his opening speech, Minister Harakka emphasized the cooperation of democratic countries in the development and utilization of technology. – Our basic values, individual freedom and basic rights, must be guaranteed in the regulation and standards of 6G technology. Safety and climate protection must also be taken into account from the beginning, says Minister Harakka. […]
Finland suspends issuing visas to Thai berry pickers due to human smuggling
The embassy was told to stop issuing visas in November 2022. – The Ministry of Economic Affairs has prepared a proposal to amend the seasonal worker regulation so that the picking of natural products requires the conclusion of an employment contract. press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. – The public consultation of the […]
All major powers are rushing towards the Arctic
The desire for exposed natural resources and new trade routes at sea makes the great powers increasingly interested in the Arctic. Russia, the US, China and Europe – all want to play an active role and get a piece of the pie. But the interests in the region collide in several areas and the great […]
This Swedish city is literally busy moving its site – TheMayor.EU
This Swedish city is literally busy moving its location Kiruna is to be rebuilt further east, one building at a time Kiruna is a small Swedish town located 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, which recently entered the news as the host of the opening event for the Swedish Presidency of the Council of […]
“This is a huge task,” says Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir at the Arctic Council
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir addressed the audience yesterday at the Arctic Circle conference. In her speech, Katrín warned that the future of the Arctic could be unrecognizable unless action is taken today. Arctic Circle is a non-partisan non-profit organization founded, inter alia, by former Icelandic President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, publisher Alice Rogoff and former Prime […]
Russian scientists rescue the heavy polar bear
The difficult situation for a female whose tongue was stuck captivated the Russian public Russian authorities flew a team of veterinarians all the way from Moscow to rescue a polar bear in the remote Arctic settlement of Dikson on Thursday. The female stuck her tongue in a can of condensed milk and slowly starved to […]
Satellite images show an emptied Russian military base near the Finnish border
According to satellite images obtained by Yle, a large part of the military base of the Russian Alakurti military base on the Finnish border has been removed. In Russia, no information has been made public about the possible transfer of troops or equipment. Since mid-May, more than 100 vehicles have left Alakurt, including dozens of […]
300-year-old ship records to help understand climate change
Huge interest alreadyThe journals were written while traveling around the world – with the oldest record dating back to 1675. Organizations will compare past weather events to predict weather events, helping us understand climate change and what we can expect in the future. “They relate, for example, to the weather conditions in the Øresund region […]
Mining company Terrafame receives a new environmental permit
The state-owned mining company Terrafame received a new temporary environmental permit on Monday, which will allow it to operate in Sotkamo until March 31, 2029. Terrafame has operated in the Kainuu region on the basis of temporary permits, which has been justified by the Regional State Administrative Agency (Avi) due to the changing nature of […]
Sanctions for Finnish fish farmers
The ponds of Finnish fish farms are full of rings that were originally intended for export to Russia and could be grown for sale on the domestic market. However, raising them all to adulthood would require extended environmental permits. Fish farming activities in Finland require an environmental permit, which defines restrictions on the number of […]
Tampere is increasing its tram network
The city of Tampere has announced that it will purchase five more trams from Škoda’s Kajaani plant. There are currently 20 ForCity Smart Arctic trams operating in Tampere, of which 15 are currently in service. The city completed its first tram line last year and the second tram line will start operating either in 2024 […]
The future of the Arctic Council is uncertain because of an isolated Russia
The Russian media has reported that the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO may have long-term effects on Arctic co-operation. If Finland and Sweden join NATO, then, with the exception of Russia, all the remaining seven Arctic Council countries will be members of the military alliance. Other members of the Arctic Council are the […]
Chana is recruiting for the Green Revolution
100,000 people are estimated to move to northern Norrland within the next 15 years. Chana Svensson has already taken the step and left her legal career in Washington for love in Luleå. Now she will recruit the people who will make Sweden a leader in global climate change. At the same time, she struggles with […]
The Arctic region is transformed into an int’l theater for military operations: Russian FM
Moscow [Russia]May 23 (ANI / Sputnik): Russian Ambassador for Arctic Cooperation Nikolay Korchunov told Sputnik on Sunday that the Arctic region has been transformed into an international theater for military operations since Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership. On Wednesday, Helsinki and Stockholm handed over their applications for membership in NATO to NATO Secretary […]
This is how NATO changes security for Sweden
Finland and Sweden are doing something together and want to become members of NATO. The news comes after Russia began its offensive war against Ukraine, and demanded a security zone around the country. This historic change of course for Swedish security policy makes the Baltic Sea a NATO inland sea – and may also put […]
Danish news Round-Up: Denmark and Greenland formally sign defense agreement
At Frederiksberg Castle, Denmark and Greenland yesterday formally signed a major defense agreement, which was entered into at the beginning of last year. It obliges Denmark to spend 300 million kroner a year to support the ‘Arctic Capacity Package’, which will strengthen the military presence in and around the Arctic. It is time, as observations […]
10 most expensive and rarest Soviet stamps
Their cumulative value exceeds $ 1 million. 1. To the best worker in the All-Union Society of Philatelists (up to $ 776,000) General goods The most expensive stamp was issued in 1932. Only one copy has survived. It was a limited edition timed for the first exhibition dedicated to the achievements of Soviet philately. In […]
BTI: Germany, France and the United States promised military support to Finland during the NATO process
The United States, Germany and France have joined alongside the United Kingdom to promise military support to Finland as a possible NATO membership period, if the need arises, says the news agency STT. However, the promises are not legally binding agreements, as such guarantees would require a legislative process in each country that is likely […]
Prime Minister Modi participates in the India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other heads of government attended the Indo-Nordic summit at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark on Wednesday. The prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway attended the second India-Nordic summit. This meeting came shortly after Prime Minister Modi held bilateral meetings with the Nordic leaders. […]
Minister Joly welcomes the Swedish equivalent to Canada
May 3, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced today that she will host Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde’s visit on 4-6 May 2022. This will be Minister Linde’s first official trip to Canada. Minister Joly will meet with Minister Linde to build on the already strong relationship between […]
Russia warns of potential clashes with NATO in the Arctic
Growing activities in the US-led alliance entail both safety and ecological risks for the region, a top official has said Moscow is concerned about the growing activities of the US-led NATO bloc in the Arctic region, which could have serious security and ecological consequences, said a senior Russian representative in the Arctic Council, Nikolay Korchunov. […]
Researchers have been reconstructing Arctic amplification indices over the past millennium
BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhua) – Researchers have reconstructed the Arctic amplification index over the past 1,000 years and found that the index has decreased over time, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Arctic has warmed more than twice as much as the global average since the pre-industrial […]
Supo: Russia’s influence and intelligence are the most significant threats to national security in Finland
“The authorities must ensure the conditions for a full and open debate without intimidation and ensure that outsiders cannot influence Finland’s security policy decisions.” According to Supo, extensive Russian influence and illegal intelligence campaigns have become Finland’s primary threats to national security due to the NATO debate. Although no major changes have yet been observed […]
St Patrick’s Day 2022: March 17: On this day in history
180: Emperor Marcus Aurelius dies: a tearful day for his son Commodus, but not good for Maximus Decimus Meridius – commander of the armies of the north, general of Felix Legion and loyal servant of the true emperor – who becomes the father of a murdered son, husband of a murdered wife, and decides that […]
Nokian Tires reveals the members of the large jury of the innovation challenge of sustainable development
Anke Blume (Prof. Dr.) is the Director of Elastomer Technology and Engineering at Universiteit Twente, the Netherlands. Thiemo Fleck is the managing director of auto motor und sport professional, a well-known German car magazine with extensive international distribution. Inka Mero is the CEO and founder of the deep technology private equity fund Voima Ventures I […]
Varnish seeds have a significant antimicrobial effect against MRSA
Amount of refractory wound infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA is increased. HUS Helsinki University Hospital, VTT, the University of Turku and the Hospital Universitario Principe de Astúrias, together with the Spanish research institute Fundación Jiménez Díaz, are studying the effectiveness of compounds fractionated from berries against wound-causing microbes. infections. Ellagitannins, compounds fractionated […]
The government presents new foreign and security policy strategy
Great shake Kofod went on to emphasize the importance of Denmark championing its values abroad as well as at home. The strategy conveys strengthening Denmark’s activities in the EU, NATO, UN, Arctic and Africa as well as within the export arena. A total of 21 embassies and consulates will be strengthened, and the structural changes […]
Revitalization of a small Russian town
This is the story of a small town in Nikel in the Murmansk region of the Russian Arctic. “History is one of the few examples where a new vector has been chosen for the development or renewal of the area. The conditions and context in the Petsamo area, which includes the city of Nickel, are […]
The storms in the southern ocean are releasing carbon dioxide
The world’s southernmost ocean, the southern ocean surrounding Antarctica, plays an important role in the global climate because its waters contain large amounts of carbon dioxide. A new international study involving researchers at the University of Gothenburg has looked at the complex processes that control air-sea gas flows, such as carbon dioxide. Storms bring carbonated […]
Sheep eat the eggs and chicks of the Arctic Tern
As reported by Morgunblaðið, a newly published article in the nature journal Náttúrufræðingurinn revealed that in 2019 sheep were observed on Flatey Island in Breiðafjörður fjord pushing the Arctic Tern from its nest and eating its eggs. The Arctic Tern breeding grounds, where sheep were also grazed, were monitored for ten days. The article stated […]
Hope for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
According to Morgunblaðið, an application has been submitted to investigate a new drug that offers hope in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The Icelandic physician Hákon Hákonarson, director of the Center for Applied Genomics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the US and founder of Arctic Therapeutics, a drug discovery and development company, is […]
6 Scandinavian beauty brands to add to your beauty routine – who wears what
In Denmark, people live by a philosophy called “cozy.” We do not really have a word for it in English, but it is mainly translated to create a cozy, friendly atmosphere that leads to a feeling of contentment. “Hygge” can be found in every inch of Danish life, and it can be translated into its […]
The sun rises from the northernmost part of Finland after two months of polar night
The long polar night ends in the northernmost parts of Finland on Monday, when the sun returns to the sky, albeit for a short time, after a break of almost two months. The sun was last set in Utsjoki, Finland’s northernmost municipality on November 24, when the darkness lasted a total of 54 days. The […]
Optical fiber under the Arctic Ocean
As reported by Morgunblaðið, the Finnish company Cinia and the North American company Far North Digital have announced a joint project to build a fiber optic cable system that will connect Europe and Asia through the Arctic. As announced, the works are to be completed in 2025. It is assumed that Iceland will be connected […]
How does GPS differ from its main rival GLONASS
Although the two systems may appear to be competitors, they often complement each other. GLONASS, the Russian analogue to the Global Positioning System (GPS) created by the United States, began to be developed in the 1970s as an alternative satellite-based navigation and positioning system, but it did not gain prominence until the 2000s. Cold War […]
