Invasion of polar bears and penguins in Zurich
The energy and electricity distributor of Zurich surprises with a successful and much noticed campaign and draws attention to itself and climate change.
Russia’s Far East and its COVID figures
In the Far East of Russia, Chukotka has the lowest COVID numbers, despite high numbers of cases in neighbouring regions.
157.4-carat diamond unearthed in Canada
A Canadian mining company announces that they have found a 157.4 carat diamond of exceptional quality.
Avalanche near Norilsk kills 3 people
On January 09 shortly after midnight an avalanche hit the Russian ski resort of Gore Otdelnaya. Six residential buildings were buried in the process.
Greenland will close borders again
In the face of the new, more infectious COVID variant, Greenland is blocking entry again, and before that, quickly retrieving its citizens.
COVID outbreak on Spanish Antarctic vessel
A COVID outbreak has been detected on a Spanish supply and research vessel en route to Antarctica.
No more COVID cases in Nunavut
Nunavut recorded no active COVID cases over the weekend for the first time since November.
PolarJournal’s thoughts for 2021
PolarJournal describes a bright spot in this difficult year and the team’s wish for the upcoming 2021.
Ship missing off Novaya Zemlya
On December 28, 2020, information about the loss of the ship “Onega” was received in the control room of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Murmansk region.
A true (Pre)Christmas fairy tale
Two fishermen on the Yamal Peninsula were riding their snowmobiles on frozen sea ice when the ice collapsed under their snowmobiles. With luck they could be saved.
Santa Claus lives in Greenland
For decades, people have been puzzling at Christmas over where Santa Claus lives and works. Greenland Travel has the answer.
Another COVID case on second Antarctic base
Another COVID-positive station member was reported at a second Chilean station.
COVID reaches Antarctica
At the Chilean Antarctic station Bernardo O’Higgins, 36 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
George Clonney and “The Midnight Sky” in the Arctic
Astronomer Augustine Lofthouse lives on a research station in the Arctic. A few days earlier, all employees left the station because of the news of an environmental disaster.
From “Sysselmannen” to “Sysselmester”
The administration on Svalbard will be given a gender-neutral name and will be called “Sysselmester” as of July 1st next year.
New cemetery planned for Longyearbyen in 2022
In Longyearbyen, a new cemetery is to be built near the church and will be open for urn graves from 2022.
Greenland closes for Christmas
Fearing that they will not get a grip on the spread of COVID-19, the government of Greenland has ordered a stop of all flights between Copenhagen and Kangerlussuaq before Christmas.
Ambitious project of an air bridge in Chukotka
Anadyr and the village of Ugolnyye Kopi, where the airport is located, are separated by the estuary. An aerial cable car should bring relief.
Falklands officially landmine-free as of Saturday
On Saturday, the last landmine from the 1982 Falklands conflict will be blown up near Stanley in a ceremony.
Myths and legends on stamps
Greenlandic movies have been inspiring audiences around the world for decades. That’s why TELE-POST is dedicating a whole new series of stamps to this topic.
Corruption in the Arctic
The suspicion of misappropriation of government funds in the expansion of military installations in the Arctic has now been confirmed by a Moscow court.
Museum in South Georgia opens virtual door
The Natural History Museum of South Georgia opens its doors to the public virtually due to COVID and lack of visitors.
Largest sailing ship “Sedov” in Murmansk
The world’s largest sailing ship, the “Sedov”, currently sits in Murmansk. The ship took off from Vladivostok for a trans-Arctic expedition.
Famous captain died unexpectedly
The Russian captain Alexey Nazarov, known and popular in the expedition travel industry, unexpectedly passed away last Monday.
