Merger plans in Russian Arctic face opposition
The merger plans of the two Russian regions Arkhangelsk Oblast and Nenets Okrug meet with resistance from the population.
The merger plans of the two Russian regions Arkhangelsk Oblast and Nenets Okrug meet with resistance from the population.
The economic situation in the district of the Nenets is described as “catastrophic”. A merger with Arkhangelsk should help.
The upcoming takeover of the Hope Bay gold mine by a Chinese company is worrying the people of Nunavut.
Embarrassing leaks about troop movements or secret operations have to end, the Russian president orders.
The Russian tourist office wants to simplify the visa requirements and thus boost tourism.
The two Nunavut communities of Cape Dorset and Hall Beach will officially revert to their traditional names.
In Shanghai, the Chinese Shipbuilding Industry Corporation presented a model and technical specifications for a massive icebreaker with conventional propulsion.
Only a handful of planes land in Greenland. Nevertheless, there are plans to build three new airports, as the old ones no longer meet today’s requirements. It is hoped that this will stimulate the economy.
According to the International Polar Code, passengers on ships in Arctic waters must be able to survive for at least five days after an incident before being rescued.
Switzerland presented its Arctic policy and future strategy at this year’s Arctic Circle Assembly.
The mission of the weather station “Schatzgräber” had to be cancelled in 1944 because of a bizarre incident.