Russian activists demand action on the accident at Nornikel
Indigenous representatives from the far north of Russia recently visited Switzerland to demand action from the subsidiaries of the Norilsk oil spill.
An appeal to Swiss banks from the Russian Arctic
Swiss banks may not be allies of indigenous communities. But their financial clout could push companies to change their business practices.
“Arctic Connect” delayed
As Russian news agencies reported, the project to build the fiber-optic communication line “Arctic Connect” is to be revamped.
Construction start for fiber optic line Murmansk – Vladivostok
The construction of the fiber-optic communication line from Murmansk to Vladivostok is scheduled to start in late May – early June.
Arctic Winter Games 2024 in Alaska
The 2024 Arctic Winter Games will be held in the Matanuska-Susitna district of Alaska, the International Committee of the Arctic Winter Games announced.
COVID outbreak in Nunavut’s capital
A total of 33 new cases of COVID have emerged in Nunavut’s capital Iqaluit and in the community of Kinngait in just under a week.
Indigenous culture of Taimyr receives financial support
Indigenous peoples on the Taimyr Peninsula will receive new funding to preserve their culture. 28 different projects in the Russian Arctic benefit from the grants.
The next Arctic Winter Games will take place in 2023
Arctic Winter Games organizers reported that the next edition will now take place in early 2023. A postponement occurred because of Covid-19.
Closure of the Nikel plant at last
The small town of Nikel, in the far northwest of Russia suffered greatly from air pollution from the local nickel smelter. This has now been closed.
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.
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.
Russian Arctic indigenous people also suffer from COVID
The indigenous peoples in the Russian Arctic suffer massively, but unnoticed by the world public, under the prevailing COVID pandemic.
Nunavut’s fight against COVID goes on despite lockdown end
Nunavut has survived the hotest COVID phase after a two-week lockdown, but there is no all-clear yet, especially in Arviat.
COVID figures continue to rise in Nunavut
The number of COVID cases in the affected areas of Nunavut is rising at a slightly slower rate, but continues to rise.
First steps for the ARCTIC CONNECT project
The first phase of offshore research as part of the trans-Arctic cable link has been completed.
Nunavut fights COVID outbreak
In Nunavut, 70 cases of COVID-19 have occurred within a few days and have led the region into a lockdown.
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.
COVID-19 also reaches remote polar regions
Despite all efforts and measures, the Sars-CoV2 virus has now reached the hitherto untouched regions of Nunavut in the Arctic and the Falkland Islands.
High Speed Internet for Nowaya Zemlya
High Speed Internet for Nowaya Zemlya. It will be easier for the population to contact the Russian mainland.
Russian Census started in Chukotka
The Russian census has already begun in several regions of the Far East. This was antedated in hard-to-reach areas.
Will small Greenland settlements soon be abandoned?
According to plans by Aaja Chemnitz Larsen, it could mean the end of Greenland’s small settlements.
Books will build bridges
Books build bridges between Inuit children in Canada and Greenland. Children can now share their reading materials with each other
Food insecurity increase in Canadian Arctic
A report by Human Rights Watch warns of a shortage of food for Canadian Arctic residents and accuses the government of mismanagement.
Ryan Reynolds and Canada Goose donate parkas
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds and clothing brand Canada Goose donate 300 parkas and shoes to Inuit students.
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