“More Important Than Ever to Be Present,” Says Prominent Reporter in the North Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): Norway's commercial public service broadcaster, TV2, is cutting photographers at its regional offices, leaving only two reporters to cover half of Norway. The cuts are part of a trend in which Norwegian national media outlets are reducing their physical presence in the districts, according to professor at Nord University.
Bodø Will Host Joint Expeditionary Force MoD Meeting Norway is hosting the defense minister meeting in the coalition Joint Expeditionary Force at the start of November. The defense ministers of the ten JEF countries will gather in Bodø to strengthen cooperation and security in Northern Europe.
Major German Maritime Live-Fire Exercise off Andøya, Northern Norway Ten German naval vessels are now practicing live-fire with missiles, torpedoes, and artillery off the coast of Andøya in Northern Norway. This is the German Navy's largest firing exercise in decades.
Cornerstone Businesses Face Uncertainty Regarding EU Measures It is still unclear whether Norway will steer clear of the EU's safeguard measures on alloy imports. For the metal industry in Northern Norway, limited market access to the EU may have big consequences.
NATO's New Air Operations Center Opened: Officially Part of the Alliance's Command Bodø (High North News): NATO's third Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) has officially been inaugurated after a rapid build-up. The headquarters will participate in a major NATO exercise already this month, says the CAOC Commander to HNN.
US and Norway Tested New American Precision Weapon in Northern Norway American and Norwegian forces recently conducted a successful test of Quicksink, a new precision weapon, on a maritime target off Andøya in Northern Norway. "A clear example of how we work with trusted allies to bring new capabilities into play," says US Air Force Colonel Scott Gunn.
Norway's Minister of Defense: The Establishment of the NATO Air Operations Centre Is on Track Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): The temporary premises of NATO's third Combined Air Operations Center will be ready at the Armed Forces' base in Bodø already in October. Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik commends the progress.
Norway's New Arctic Strategy Will Be Launched This Month Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): The Norwegian government will present Norway's new Arctic strategy in Kirkenes later in August, Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide (Labor) tells HNN. The cooperation with Sweden and Finland will, among other things, be of greater significance.
NATO Air Operations Centre to be Located in Norway: MoD Visits Northern Candidate Bodø (High North News): The Norwegian MoD, Tore O. Sandvik, says both Norwegian cities Bodø and Rygge have what it takes to make NATO's third Combined Air Operations Centre work. During a visit to the North, he specified that major investments would be made whether Bodø or Rygge received the allocation.
MFA Meeting in the North With Serious Backdrop Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): The Norwegian MFA Espen Barth Eide emphasizes the importance of creating a shared understanding of the security policy dynamic in the Arctic among Nordic and Baltic states. He also insists that Norway is working to convey the Norwegian way of thinking about Arctic matters to the US.
Joint Viking 2025: 10,000 Soldiers From 9 Nations Exercise Defending Northern Norway This year's largest military exercise in Norway kicked off on Monday. Norwegian forces are now practicing on countering military threats in the North – reinforced by allies from Western Europe and North America. "Even more important in light of today’s uncertain security situation," says Deputy Commander of Norway's Joint Headquarters.
Joint Viking 2025: 10,000 Soldiers From 9 Nations Exercise Defending Northern Norway This year's largest military exercise in Norway kicked off on Monday. Norwegian forces are now practicing on countering military threats in the North – reinforced by allies from Western Europe and North America. "Even more important in light of today’s uncertain security situation," says Deputy Commander of Norway's Joint Headquarters.
Possible Future Military Role for Bodø's New Airport The Norwegian Ministry of Defense has decided to acquire options in Avinor's construction project so that the new airport in Bodø, Northern Norway, could potentially have a future military role.
"An Important Agreement to Develop Industrial Jobs in Bodø, Northern Norway" Bodø (High North News): The Northern Norway-based company Rapp Bomek develops and produces security products, fire doors, gates, and hatches made to endure explosions and other powerful strains. The company is now entering into a framework agreement with Equinor, providing a more solid foundation for further development.
Nordic Leaders With Joint Move on the Cap of the North Ahead of NATO Summit Bodø (High North News): "We need a shared political understanding on how to maintain peace, stability, and order here in the North," says Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre. Recently, he gathered Swedish and Finnish top politicians in Bodø to discuss the long-term defense planning of the Northern Nordic region.
"The Barents Region Has a PR Problem" Bodø (High North News): The number of young people in the Arctic has plummeted over the past years. Martin Gamst Johnsen, Chair of the Barents Regional Youth Council, wants to address this.
European Capital of Culture: Arctic Threads Through Bodø2024 In February, the European Capital of Culture year opens in Bodø and Nordland with grand festivities. Throughout the year, the program for Bodø2024 offers experiences that reflect nature, culture, and society in the Arctic region and Sápmi.
European Capital of Culture: Arctic Threads Through Bodø2024 In February, the European Capital of Culture year opens in Bodø and Nordland with grand festivities. Throughout the year, the program for Bodø2024 offers experiences that reflect nature, culture, and society in the Arctic region and Sápmi.
Rana Gruber With Record-Strong Results in the Third Quarter The Norwegian mining company Rana Gruber increased production significantly and delivered the strongest quarter in the company's history.
The Battery Company Freyr Cuts in Giga Arctic Investment The battery company Freyr has decided to cut costs in building the battery factory in Mo i Rana, Northern Norway, next year. "The news of Freyr putting the factory building for battery production on hold in Mo i Rana is sad and severe," says the Chair of the County Government, Sven Øien Eggesvik.
Freyr Stock With Sharp Drop The stock price of Freyr Battery, which wants to develop battery production in Mo i Rana, Northern Norway, has dropped throughout the past year. The price has dropped significantly during this last month.
A Forgotten Arctic Delicacy on Its Way to the Asian Market The Greenland Halibut fishery has been concluded for now. Despite the reddish-brown flounder fish going under the radar for many, the intensive fishery is of great value for fishers and fish receptions in the north.
European Capital of Culture: Bodø2024 Will Put Northern Norway on the Map The aim of Bodø2024 is to make Nordland more attractive. "Sadly, we see that we are becoming fewer inhabitants in Nordland despite the fact that we need more labor. Culture may not be able to solve all problems, but we will contribute to reversing the trend," says the Director of Bodø 2024 Andrè Wallann Larsen.
"The Stockfish Sales Are on the Right Track" High export prices for stockfish in the autumn of 2022 led to slower sales, particularly in Italy. The high prices did however contribute to good margins and sales value, says stockfish producer Olsen from the Lofoten Islands.
From Sea King to SAR Queen: It Will Mean A Lot for Us in the North After nearly fifty years of service along the mountains and coast of Nordland, Northern Norway, the rescue helicopter Sea King will now be replaced by the SAR Queen. In terms of preparedness, the change is a milestone for the people in Nordland, says Captain Remi Olsen at the 330 Squadron in Bodø.
"Taking Part in NATO’s Defense Planning in the High North Will Strenghten Security" A Finnish NATO-membership means taking part in NATO’s common defense planning on the northern flank. That would strenghten security in the High North, Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto says to High North News.
Oppdrettsselskapet Nordlaks med nye rekorder Oppdrettskonsernet Nordlaks samlede omsetning vokste fra 2,7 milliarder kroner i 2020 til 3,6 milliarder i 2021.
Alcoa Invests NOK 0.5 bn in Aluminum Plant in Mosjøen, Norway The American aluminum corporation Alcoa puts NOK 0.5 billion into increasing production capacity at its smelter in Mosjøen, Norway.
Alcoa Mosjøen Makes Large-Scale Investment in the Green Shift Alcoa Mosjøen’s new induction oven is to recycle aluminum waste only using renewable energy. The de-carbonization project will save annual emissions equaling those of 1,000 fossil fuel cars.
Fishers Worried about Increasing Space Industry Activity The activities of Andøya Space increasingly challenge the fish industry off the coast of Andøya Island, according to fisher Yngve Larsen. Andøya Space CEO Ketil Olsen says they are prepared for more dialogue in order to arrive at solutions.
Norwegian Defense Minister: Important to have Better Dialogue with Russia Norway’s defense policy towards the USA will largely be the same as under the previous government, says Norway’s new Defense Minister Odd Roger Enoksen (Center Party) to High North News. He also stresses the importance of having closer dialogue with Russia.
Testing One of the World’s First Carbon Capturing Facilities for Smelters in Nordland, Norway Chinese-owned Elkem and Aker Carbon Capture want to test one of the world’s first carbon capturing facilities on emissions from smelters in Mo i Rana, Northern Norway.
More Than NOK 100 Billion to be Invested in the Norwegian Arctic This Decade “The amounts currently invested in Northern Norway are under-communicated”, says Director Kjell Giæver of Petro Arctic. High North News has mapped the largest investment projects in the Norwegian Arctic.
“Must Strengthen Trust Between the Authorities and the People” The Norwegian Defense Minister has appeared at the NGO Utsyn’s two last dialogue meetings. Utsyn Manager Hedda Bryn Langemyr believes that is a sign that the authorities want a better dialogue with the civilian population.
All Norwegian Military Branches on Joint Exercise in Northern Norway Over the next couple of weeks, all four Norwegian military branches will cooperate on operations behind enemy lines when they are practicing an imaginary attack on Norway.
“Want to Share the Arctic Lifestyle” Entrepreneurs Gøril and Frøydis Pedersen want to make the world warmer and share the Arctic lifestyle through their clothing brand FOGG Gildeskål. Their fashion company was recently picked out to be part of the Norwegian Fashion Hub’s initiative “Wear Norwegian”.
