Report From a ‘Spy Nest’ - Sans the Cowardly Mask of Anonymity Commentary: There are strict requirements for the use of anonymous sources in journalism. Even when the attacks are directed at people with Russian passports. Hiding behind the cowardly mask of anonymity does not absolve you of that responsibility.
High North Hero 2024: "It's a New World Order" Bodø (High North News): The High North Hero of 2024 is the former icebreaker commander, policy maker, and scientist Dr. Lawson Walter Brigham. "We must adress climate change", said the fresh hero.
Just Hours Before Trump's Conviction, We Put Our Fate In His Hands Commentary: Only hours before the US' likely next president was convicted in a historic trial in New York, the Norwegian parliament had opened eight new military bases for American forces and law enforcement. The timing is accidental, but the consequences could be dramatic.
"The US Does Not Fear a Breakdown in Democracy" Bodø (High North News): With democracies on the decline, and Donald Trump on the rise, the Deputy Chief of Mission for the US Embassy in Norway, Jamal Al-Mussawi is "not that worried at all". "There is still a lot of trust and support for the kind of democracy we do have."
Do You Have an Arctic Start-Up in Need of Funding? The High North Young Entrepreneur contest is an international pitch competition with Arctic-related business ideas for young entrepreneurs and start-ups. Now young entrepreneurs in the Arctic have the opportunity to compete for a prize of NOK 50,000.