EU Visit to the Norwegian-Russian Border: “A Threat in This Region Is a Threat to European Security" A delegation from the EU Parliament's Committee on Security and Defense recently visited the Norwegian border town of Kirkenes to gain insights into the hybrid threat landscape. The committee chair emphasizes that the border with Russia is also the EU's Schengen border and that the threats in the North are a European matter.
Swedish Grangex Successfully Acquires Iron Ore Mine in Kirkenes The Swedish mineral company Grangex buys Sydvaranger Mining, which owns the iron ore mine in Kirkenes. "Grangex is pleased to lead this ground-breaking Nordic cooperation in one of Norway's most important regions, at a crucial time in Europe's search for self-sufficiency in minerals," says the CEO.
Claim Your Freedom, Kirkenes Commentary (Kirkenes): Sør-Varanger municipality is uniquely positioned in Norwegian foreign policy. It was when the municipality was lifted out of German occupation in 1944. And it is when Russia is waging a bloody war in Ukraine.
“This was just Too Much”, says Rune Rafaelsen “After what happened on 24 February, when Russia invaded Ukraine, it was impossible for me to keep the medal”, says former Mayor Rune Rafaelsen from Sør-Varanger municipality, right on the Norwegian border to Russia.
