Tag: North Pole
The Northern Sea Route: Why it is so important to Russia
The shortest route from Europe to the Far East and China through the Arctic Ocean has, since the Middle Ages, captured the imagination of many nations. However, it was the Russians who could make it a reality. Today, the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is a transport artery. It is actively used by Russia to serve…
474: The opposition screams on deaf ears
The liberal debater and author Lena Andersson wrote a text about our opposition politicians hammering home that the children are starving. The debate is in full swing and we wonder how loud the opposition is allowed to be. At the same time, at the southernmost border of the North Pole, we have never cared so…
The construction of China’s fifth base in Antarctica worries the West
For the first time since 2018, China is increasing its Antarctic footprint. A Washington-based think tank says Beijing has resumed construction of its fifth station at the South Pole, worrying Western governments. According to the report “Frozen Frontiers – China’s Great Power Ambitions in the Polar Regions,” published by the Center for Strategic and International…
Choice of fate in Turkey, the AI companion in the mobile phone and cold war in Svalbard
The election in Turkey is seen as one of the most important in the world this year and could lead to the end of President Tayyip Erdogan’s long hold on power. Hear our correspondent Johan-Mathias Sommarström and the writer and journalist Bitte Hammarström about what is at stake. Tense situation on Svalbard During the past…
Finnish Christmas traditions explained
At Christmas, it’s all about the festive traditions, decorating the tree to make a big meal and waiting for Santa Claus. But genuine and unique Finnish Christmas also has its own signs and traditions that give the celebration its own unique color. "While the origins of tradition can be traced elsewhere, the way we adapt…
Right now: Solar eclipse over the country
Tina Ibsen, who is an astrophysicist and author of several books about the universe, has certainly also noted that there is a solar eclipse on the way. Although she understands the excitement, she also brings a warning. – You must never look directly at the Sun, because you can simply ruin your eyes by it.…
On Thursday, a partial solar eclipse can be seen from Denmark
Tina Ibsen, who is an astrophysicist and author of several books about the universe, has certainly also noted that there is a solar eclipse on the way. Although she understands the excitement, she also brings a warning. – You must never look directly at the Sun, because you can simply ruin your eyes by it.…
A solar eclipse is in a week’s time
Weather permitting, a solar eclipse will be available across Iceland on Thursday morning, June 10, morning. Observers in Reykjavik will be able to see at its peak the Moon covers 69% of the sun’s disk. It will be the largest solar eclipse seen from Iceland since March 2015. Then the Moon blocked 97% of the…
In June, a partial solar eclipse visible in Iceland
Eclipse lovers should consider traveling to Iceland in June, mbl.is reports. The partial solar eclipse will occur on June 10 at 10:17 am and will be visible from all over Iceland. The eclipse will last from 9:06 am to 11:33 am, and the Moon will cover nearly 70% of the Sun. This will be the…
