Arctic Music and Criticism, Politics and Sequins, Glitter and Reindeer Antlers! On Saturday, Pan-ArcticVision premieres in Vadsø, Northern Norway. A grand, crazy, and beautiful project, says Artistic Director Amund Sjølie Sveen – and welcomes us to the border-crossing building of the Arctic community.
Arctic Music and Criticism, Politics and Sequins, Glitter and Reindeer Antlers! On Saturday, Pan-ArcticVision premieres in Vadsø, Northern Norway. A grand, crazy, and beautiful project, says Artistic Director Amund Sjølie Sveen – and welcomes us to the border-crossing building of the Arctic community.
Arctic Music and Criticism, Politics and Sequins, Glitter and Reindeer Antlers! On Saturday, Pan-ArcticVision premieres in Vadsø, Northern Norway. A grand, crazy, and beautiful project, says Artistic Director Amund Sjølie Sveen – and welcomes us to the border-crossing building of the Arctic community.
The Faroe Islands Extends Port Ban for Russian Vessels The Faroese government wants to introduce further sanctions against Russia – and will now limit port access for Russian fishing vessels. Only fishing vessels exclusively conducting fisheries under the bilateral agreement will be allowed to call at ports.
Fiber-optic Submarine Cable near Faroe and Shetland Islands Damaged; Mediterranean Cables also Cut Damage to subsea communication cables near the Faroe and Shetlands Islands left much of the islands without internet access. Subsea fiber-optics cables in the south of France were also cut in what authorities call acts of sabotage.
Denmark and Faroe Islands Close Surveillance Gap With New Radar Denmark and the Faroe Islands have agreed to establish an air surveillance radar on the North Atlantic archipelago as part of efforts to keep a closer eye on activities in the Arctic.
Greenland and Faroe Islands Take Step Towards More Autonomy on Foreign Affairs and Defense Greenland and the Faroe Islands took another step towards greater autonomy on foreign affairs and defense on Monday, signing the terms of reference with Denmark for the creation of a special contact committee.
Faroese Bakkafrost Delivers Solid Figures So Far in 2021 The Faroese fish farming company Bakkafrost doubled its operating result for 2nd quarter 2021 compared to the same period last year.
Greenland and Faroe Islands Get More Active and Prominent Roles in the Arctic Council Greenland and the Faroe Islands will get a more active and prominent role in the Arctic Council, Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen said during a press briefing Thursday.
The Socio-Economic Situation of the Nordics has Improved, According to New Report A new report published by Statistics Norway that measures the economic situation in the circumpolar Arctic reveals that the socio-economic situation of the Nordics has improved between 2012 - 2018.
“U.S. Security Policy Change in the Arctic Places Denmark under Pressure”, Says Foreign Policy Researcher “Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands must appear as one unified actor in order to avoid being played against each other by the superpowers”, says Mikkel R. Olesen, researcher on foreign policy and the Arctic.
Denmark Steps Up in Greenland, Sends Political Advisor to Nuuk Professor Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen at UiT The Arctic University of Norway argues that the newly created advisory position should be seen in light of increased great power involvement on the island. The researcher says Copenhagen worries about being sidelined if the USA speaks with Greenland directly on security policy.
“A Stable USA is Not Only Important for NATO, but Also for Russia and China” A USA in crisis is affecting the whole world, including the northern regions and the Arctic. Professor Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen at the University of Tromsø tells High North News that the Arctic NATO countries will have to deal with a less predictable and less reliable United States in the future.
Updated Corona in the Arctic: The Faroe Islands ease restrictions The Faroese government states in a press release that it is easing the measures and restrictions that were implemented after the Corona pandemic reached the country in March. Schools and day centers will partially reopen on April 20, and sporting events may resume on May 9 under controlled conditions.
Faroese Foreign Minister: - We definitely benefit from the Arctic attention High North News met Poul Michelsen, the Islands’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, for an exclusive interview during the 10-year anniversary of the Ilulissat Declaration. – We definitely benefit from the Arctic attention, although we are not as Arctic as Greenland, he says.
