US Military Logistics Leadership Visited the Northern Nordic Region Norway, Sweden, and Finland recently welcomed the US Armed Forces logistics leadership for meetings focused on the High North. "We discussed which areas are central in logistics planning for conducting operations in the North," says the deputy commander of the Norwegian Defense Logistical Organisation.
Report: Most Chinese Investments in the Arctic Have Not Fully Materialized Outside of Russia, most recent Chinese investments in the other Arctic states have stalled or failed, according to a new report. "If we are to have a proper conversation about Chinese investments in the Arctic, it is important to create a joint, evidence-based understanding of the scale and scope," says researcher Anders Edstrøm.
Opened State Fund in Tromsø, Northern Norway Tromsø (High North News): On Monday, the Norwegian Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg opened the State Fund in Tromsø, which will invest in Nordic small-cap listed companies. This establishment will strengthen Northern Norway's financial environment, says Stoltenberg.
Russian Investments in The Arctic Offer a Glimpse of Putin's Arctic Visions A new report sheds light on Russia's Arctic investments, and highlights the region's increased strategic importance.
Russian Investments in The Arctic Offer a Glimpse of Putin's Arctic Visions A new report sheds light on Russia's Arctic investments, and highlights the region's increased strategic importance.
Russian Investments in The Arctic Offer a Glimpse of Putin's Arctic Visions A new report sheds light on Russia's Arctic investments, and highlights the region's increased strategic importance.
Finland to Strengthen Regions Along Border With Russia New geopolitical and economic challenges highlight the significance of security and vitality in Northern and Eastern Finland, says the Finnish PM Petteri Orpo. Initiatives are now being developed to enhance growth, available expertise, and preparedness in the border regions. Further border security measures are also in the works.
Canada With Defense Policy Update on the Horizon “Here at home, our Arctic sovereignty is increasingly being challenged by Russia and China,” says Canada's Minister of Defense Bill Blair. He announces that an updated Canadian defense policy will be launched in the coming months.
Russia Plans Grand Upgrade of Svalbard Infrastructure The infrastructure in the Russian settlements Barentsburg and Pyramiden is to be modernized, according to Russia's Minister for Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic. The investment framework is estimated at around NOK 300 million.
Will Invest 400 Million Euros in New Textile Factory in Finnish Lapland The Finnish company Infinited Fiber Company plans to invest €400 million in a new textile fiber factory in Kemi, Lapland. The factory will be located at the site of the town's closed paper mill.
Fears Consequences for Billion Investments and Major Mining Operations in Northern Sweden The Swedish Supreme Court has rejected the appeal from Sweden’s largest cement producer in the case about continuing limestone production. The announced lack of cement in Sweden forces mining giant LKAB to look for other alternatives in order to maintain normal production, though it may take time to find a solution, the company says to High North News.
Fears Consequences for Billion Investments and Major Mining Operations in Northern Sweden The Swedish Supreme Court has rejected the appeal from Sweden’s largest cement producer in the case about continuing limestone production. The announced lack of cement in Sweden forces mining giant LKAB to look for other alternatives in order to maintain normal production, though it may take time to find a solution, the company says to High North News.
