Finland, Sweden boost security in North with new police cooperation agreement

The Barents Observer is a journalist-owned online newspaper covering the Euro-Arctic region and northern Russia. Focused on delivering cross-border journalism, the Barents Observer provides daily news reports from Scandinavia, Russia and the Arctic. Our dedicated and experienced team of …

2 days ago · As the war against Ukraine occupies much of Russia's land power, the navy is increasingly struggling with resources, the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) states in its latest threat assessment report FOCUS.. The Norwegians have always kept a special eye on what happens in the Russian North.

1 day ago · Four and a half year after the media outlet took Roskomnadzor to the court in Strasbourg, the ECtHR rules in favour of the Norwegians.. In its verdict, which includes the Barents Observer and several more media, the court maintains that Russia has violated Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

3 days ago · "The electrification of Melkøya as planned by the government will lead to a gigantic destruction of Finnmark's nature and be enormously destructive to reindeer herding," said MP Lars Haltbrekken to news agency NTB.. Also the Red Party and the Progress Party have announced they are ready to vote for an end to the current electrification plans.

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Oct 23, 2024 · The USS Jason Dunham and USS Stout are part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group currently operating further south outside Norway.. Although the U.S. Naval Forces Europe in a press-release Wednesday evening tells that this is a “route maritime operates in the Barents Sea”, facts are different. US surface warships have stayed away from these waters after Russia launched its full ...

Dec 9, 2024 · The prize is named after Gunnar Sønsteby, Norway’s most decorated war hero, and is awarded annually to individuals or organisations who are brave defenders of fundamental democratic values.. For 2025, the award is shared equally between NRK’s Beirut-based journalist Yama Wolasmal and the Kirkenes-based Barents Observer.. The Memorial Fund writes that the Barents Observer gives a unique ...

Sep 15, 2023 · The Barents Observer has since August, with available open sources, monitored Russia’s busy activities at Novaya Zemlya. Frequent updated satellite images, ship tracking, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), and Coastal Warnings (PRIPs) for the period have made it possible to obtain insights linking the activities to the Burevestnik testings.

Jul 25, 2024 · Valtonen also says that the shift to a Nordic focus eliminates the need for the coordinating role by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Other ways of maintaining close regional cooperation with neighbouring countries are mentioned, for example through forums such as the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Council of Baltic Sea States.