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A New AI Data Center for the High North

The facility would match the scale of Aker’s ongoing Stargate Norway project in Narvik, developed jointly with OpenAI and Microsoft.

Iceland and Finland Sign Memorandum to Strengthen Partnership

Iceland and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defense cooperation during Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir’s state visit to Finland.

EXPO 2025: International co-operation in the Arctic

Climate change, new technology and changing geopolitical realities are transforming the Arctic faster than ever before.

Arctic seals threatened by climate change

Three species of Arctic seal have moved closer to extinction, according to the latest update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

The European Union’s Arctic policy “in a hove-to position”

The Union’s Arctic policy has not been updated or adapted whilst the geopolitical context has changed radically with Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which has undermined the security and stability of the Euro-Atlantic area.

Denmark Boosts Arctic Naval Capacity

In collaboration with the Government of Greenland and the Government of the Faroe Islands, the Government of Denmark and the parties to the 2024-2033 Defence Agreement have agreed on the Second Agreement on the Arctic and North Atlantic.

Why Arctic cooperation with China is beneficial for South Korea

The importance of the Arctic shipping route has thus regained global focus, attracting significant interest not only from China, but also from Northeast Asian countries including South Korea.

Facts About the Arctic in October 2025

Reverting to JAXA/ViSHOP extent, after flatlining for most of September the refreeze has started in earnest over the last two weeks.

Believes the Arctic Council Will Survive

The Arctic Council’s main work takes place in six working groups and one expert group, under which many projects are organized.