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Trude Pettersen

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Trude Pettersen worked for the Norwegian Barents Secretariat from 2008 - 2016 as the assistant editor of BarentsObserver. Trude graduated from the University of Tromsø in 2000 with a MA degree in Russian. She has also studied International Politics and Russia and Eastern Europe Area Studies. 

Content by Trude Pettersen

Finland, Norway top press freedom index

In a time where freedom of information is on decline all around the world, the Nordic states remain on top of the list over countries with the highest level of press freedom.

February 12, 2015

"Russia no immediate threat to Norway"

Although Russia is increasing its capacities, there are no rational reasons for enhanced Russian military activity directed against Norway in a short to medium-term perspective. But there is considerable uncertainty connected to the country’s long-term development, the Norwegian Intelligence Service says.

February 12, 2015

First passengers arrived at Sabetta airport

The international airport of Sabetta, an important part of Russia’s huge Yamal LNG project, is open for business.

February 11, 2015

Russian oil production to drop by 70,000 barrels a day in 2015 – OPEC

Given the impact of sanctions, low prices and the absence of any large projects expected to come on-line, oil production in Russia will drop in 2015 by 70,000 barrels a day, a report from OPEC projects.

February 11, 2015

Controversial politician to head Artic commission

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin is said to become head of Russia’s new commission for Arctic issues. The commission will be responsible for both social and economic development of Russia’s Arctic regions, as well as national security issues.

February 06, 2015

Arctic take away

After a year´s break festival Barents Spektakel is back in Kirkenes. “Arctic Take Away” is the slogan for this year´s popular art and cultural festival.

February 05, 2015

Rapid development of submarine base

Russia is speeding up infrastructure development in Gadzhiyevo, the Northern Fleet’s main base for nuclear-powered submarines.

February 03, 2015

Climate change will lead to ecosystem clash

New research shows that species from the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans soon will start to mix. This could have serious consequences for both fisheries and local ecosystems.

February 02, 2015

Rosneft will not resume drilling in Kara Sea in 2015

Russian oil company Rosneft will probably not be able to resume drilling in the Kara Sea this year after ExxonMobil withdrew from the cooperation.

January 30, 2015

Institutions of higher education plan to merge

Two of the largest university colleges in Northern Norway – Harstad University College and Narvik University College want to merge with the University of Tromsø – the Arctic University of Norway.

January 30, 2015