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Putin approves new Russian government

The key posts in the new government approved by President Vladimir Putin today are given to political veterans. Among them is Sergei Lavrov, who remains the country’s foreign minister.

May 21, 2012 Comments
Security
Norway wants to keep its submarines

Cooperation and distribution of tasks within NATO is excellent, but Norway will not abandon having its own submarine fleet because of the vast sea areas and the proximity to Russia, says Defense Minister Espen Barth Eide.

May 21, 2012 Comments
Solid economic growth

Russia’s economy grew by a robust 4.9 percent in first quarter, much better than forecasted.

May 16, 2012 Comments
Culture
Norwegian constitution celebrated in Barents Russia

May 17th parades in both Murmansk and Arkhangelsk were attended by both locals and Norwegians. See BarentsObserver’s photogallery.

May 21, 2012 Comments Has gallery images
Security
Støre urges tactical nukes cut

As NATO gathers in Chicago for its summit early next week, the foreign ministers of Norway and Poland says it is time to remove tactical nuclear weapons from Europe.

May 16, 2012 Comments
Energy
Nenets eyes LNG with Gazprom

The oil-rich Nenets Autonoumous Okrug teams up with Gazprom in the Pechora LNG project.

May 18, 2012 Comments
Nature
"Murmansk" demolition in final phase

The dry dock around the wreck of the Russian cruiser "Murmansk" is now sealed. Within weeks the contractor will start the final phase of demolishing the old battleship.

May 16, 2012
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Security
POMOR-2012 in full swing

THE BARENTS SEA: Norwegian and Russian warships are right now training together outside the coast of Norway. See photos from the exercises.

May 15, 2012
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Putin approves new Russian government

The key posts in the new government approved by President Vladimir Putin today are given to political veterans. Among them is Sergei Lavrov, who remains the country’s foreign minister.

May 21, 2012 Comments
Putin approves new Russian government

The key posts in the new government approved by President Vladimir Putin today are given to political veterans. Among them is Sergei Lavrov, who remains the country’s foreign minister.

May 21, 2012 Comments
At Solovki, another election scandal

Regional authorities disliked the candidates and therefore orchestrated the abortion of local mayoral elections, an analyst says. The scandal is not the first at the unique and highly popular archipelago in the White Sea.

May 16, 2012 Comments Has gallery images
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Society

Vardø's dark history of witch hunts

In the 1600s, the fishing village of Vardø was believed to be close to hell. It was here that 91 men and women were convicted of witchcraft and executed.

May 14, 2012 Comments
Vardø's dark history of witch hunts

In the 1600s, the fishing village of Vardø was believed to be close to hell. It was here that 91 men and women were convicted of witchcraft and executed.

May 14, 2012 Comments
Australian tourist's impressions of Norway

Australian tourist Pauline Dixon is quite literally on top of the world touring the Norwegian Arctic as part of her three month vacation across Europe.

 

May 11, 2012 Comments
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Security

Norway wants to keep its submarines

Cooperation and distribution of tasks within NATO is excellent, but Norway will not abandon having its own submarine fleet because of the vast sea areas and the proximity to Russia, says Defense Minister Espen Barth Eide.

May 21, 2012 Comments
Norway wants to keep its submarines

Cooperation and distribution of tasks within NATO is excellent, but Norway will not abandon having its own submarine fleet because of the vast sea areas and the proximity to Russia, says Defense Minister Espen Barth Eide.

May 21, 2012 Comments
Støre urges tactical nukes cut

As NATO gathers in Chicago for its summit early next week, the foreign ministers of Norway and Poland says it is time to remove tactical nuclear weapons from Europe.

May 16, 2012 Comments
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Energy

Nenets eyes LNG with Gazprom

The oil-rich Nenets Autonoumous Okrug teams up with Gazprom in the Pechora LNG project.

May 18, 2012 Comments
Nenets eyes LNG with Gazprom

The oil-rich Nenets Autonoumous Okrug teams up with Gazprom in the Pechora LNG project.

May 18, 2012 Comments
We want only LNG at Shtokman, says Statoil

The Norwegian oil major believes that only LNG will make the Shtokman project economically viable.

May 16, 2012 Comments
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Borders

Finnmark, Murmansk welcomes visa-freedom

Finnmark Governor Runar Sjåstad had first meeting with newly appointed Murmansk Governor Marina Kovtun two weeks before introduction of visa-freedom in the border areas between the two neighbors.

May 16, 2012 Comments
Finnmark, Murmansk welcomes visa-freedom

Finnmark Governor Runar Sjåstad had first meeting with newly appointed Murmansk Governor Marina Kovtun two weeks before introduction of visa-freedom in the border areas between the two neighbors.

May 16, 2012 Comments
Border traffic doubles

The numbers of people crossing the borders between Russia, Norway and Finland in the north have doubled over the last two years.

May 04, 2012 Comments Has gallery images
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Business

Iron mine is safe, says government

The Tapuli iron mine project in northern Sweden does not jeopardize the health and safety of the local population, the Swedish government concludes.

May 14, 2012 Comments
Iron mine is safe, says government

The Tapuli iron mine project in northern Sweden does not jeopardize the health and safety of the local population, the Swedish government concludes.

May 14, 2012 Comments
Northern Iron rejects Indian takeover bid

UPDATED: Australian Northern Iron, operating the Sydvaranger mine in Kirkenes, says on Tuesday it has turned down a takeover bid from Aditya Birla Group.

May 15, 2012 Comments
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Nature

"Murmansk" demolition in final phase

The dry dock around the wreck of the Russian cruiser "Murmansk" is now sealed. Within weeks the contractor will start the final phase of demolishing the old battleship.

May 16, 2012 Comments Has gallery images
"Murmansk" demolition in final phase

The dry dock around the wreck of the Russian cruiser "Murmansk" is now sealed. Within weeks the contractor will start the final phase of demolishing the old battleship.

May 16, 2012 Comments Has gallery images
Murmansk demolishing in final phase

The dry dock around the wreck of the Russian cruiser "Murmansk" is now sealed. Within weeks the contractor will start the final phase of demolishing the old battleship.

May 16, 2012 Comments
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Arctic

Polar bears swim hundreds of kilometres as Arctic melts

As the summer Arctic sea-ice declines, polar bears are swimming hundreds of kilometres nonstop to find food.

May 02, 2012 Comments
Polar bears swim hundreds of kilometres as Arctic melts

As the summer Arctic sea-ice declines, polar bears are swimming hundreds of kilometres nonstop to find food.

May 02, 2012 Comments
Svalbard still a male dominated community

The population on Svalbard still differs from that on the Norwegian mainland. Being a community traditionally based on mining, the male surplus is still stable and small households are more common.

April 30, 2012 Comments
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Culture

Norwegian constitution celebrated in Barents Russia

May 17th parades in both Murmansk and Arkhangelsk were attended by both locals and Norwegians. See BarentsObserver’s photogallery.

May 21, 2012 Comments Has gallery images
Norwegian constitution celebrated in Barents Russia

May 17th parades in both Murmansk and Arkhangelsk were attended by both locals and Norwegians. See BarentsObserver’s photogallery.

May 21, 2012 Comments Has gallery images
Norwegian films on tour in Russia

Eight short films from Northern Norway are touring North-West Russia.

May 11, 2012 Comments
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News from the Barents region

Nenets eyes LNG with Gazprom

The oil-rich Nenets Autonoumous Okrug teams up with Gazprom in the Pechora LNG project.

May 18, 2012 Comments
We want only LNG at Shtokman, says Statoil

The Norwegian oil major believes that only LNG will make the Shtokman project economically viable.

May 16, 2012 Comments
Norway wants to keep its submarines

Cooperation and distribution of tasks within NATO is excellent, but Norway will not abandon having its own submarine fleet because of the vast sea areas and the proximity to Russia, says Defense Minister Espen Barth Eide.

May 21, 2012 Comments
Støre urges tactical nukes cut

As NATO gathers in Chicago for its summit early next week, the foreign ministers of Norway and Poland says it is time to remove tactical nuclear weapons from Europe.

May 16, 2012 Comments
"Murmansk" demolition in final phase

The dry dock around the wreck of the Russian cruiser "Murmansk" is now sealed. Within weeks the contractor will start the final phase of demolishing the old battleship.

May 16, 2012 Comments Has gallery images
Murmansk demolishing in final phase

The dry dock around the wreck of the Russian cruiser "Murmansk" is now sealed. Within weeks the contractor will start the final phase of demolishing the old battleship.

May 16, 2012 Comments
Iron mine is safe, says government

The Tapuli iron mine project in northern Sweden does not jeopardize the health and safety of the local population, the Swedish government concludes.

May 14, 2012 Comments
Northern Iron rejects Indian takeover bid

UPDATED: Australian Northern Iron, operating the Sydvaranger mine in Kirkenes, says on Tuesday it has turned down a takeover bid from Aditya Birla Group.

May 15, 2012 Comments
Polar bears swim hundreds of kilometres as Arctic melts

As the summer Arctic sea-ice declines, polar bears are swimming hundreds of kilometres nonstop to find food.

May 02, 2012 Comments
Svalbard still a male dominated community

The population on Svalbard still differs from that on the Norwegian mainland. Being a community traditionally based on mining, the male surplus is still stable and small households are more common.

April 30, 2012 Comments
Norwegian constitution celebrated in Barents Russia

May 17th parades in both Murmansk and Arkhangelsk were attended by both locals and Norwegians. See BarentsObserver’s photogallery.

May 21, 2012 Comments Has gallery images
Norwegian films on tour in Russia

Eight short films from Northern Norway are touring North-West Russia.

May 11, 2012 Comments
Finnmark, Murmansk welcomes visa-freedom

Finnmark Governor Runar Sjåstad had first meeting with newly appointed Murmansk Governor Marina Kovtun two weeks before introduction of visa-freedom in the border areas between the two neighbors.

May 16, 2012 Comments
Border traffic doubles

The numbers of people crossing the borders between Russia, Norway and Finland in the north have doubled over the last two years.

May 04, 2012 Comments Has gallery images
Putin approves new Russian government

The key posts in the new government approved by President Vladimir Putin today are given to political veterans. Among them is Sergei Lavrov, who remains the country’s foreign minister.

May 21, 2012 Comments
At Solovki, another election scandal

Regional authorities disliked the candidates and therefore orchestrated the abortion of local mayoral elections, an analyst says. The scandal is not the first at the unique and highly popular archipelago in the White Sea.

May 16, 2012 Comments Has gallery images
Vardø's dark history of witch hunts

In the 1600s, the fishing village of Vardø was believed to be close to hell. It was here that 91 men and women were convicted of witchcraft and executed.

May 14, 2012 Comments
Australian tourist's impressions of Norway

Australian tourist Pauline Dixon is quite literally on top of the world touring the Norwegian Arctic as part of her three month vacation across Europe.

 

May 11, 2012 Comments