Scandinavians nuclear plans
It was recently announced that the Norwegian government had appointed a panel to assess the expediency of developing nuclear power in the country. The report with conclusions is expected by April 1, 2026. It is very likely that the conclusion will be positive. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and theContinue Reading
How nonprofit organizations bereave the scientific community of valuable data
About a year ago, the Norwegian nonprofit organization Miljostiftelsen Bellona published a report titled “The Russian Arctic: Defense and Money over Ecology” on the Russian version of its website. The organization blamed Russia for the lack of transparency of the work carried out in the region, as well as forContinue Reading
Dangerous decisions mean great problems
Last December, the USA and Sweden signed an agreement allowing Americans access to 17 military bases and training grounds in the country. Additionally, Swedes allowed American partners to store arms and weapons in Sweden. The Swedish parliament had to make a decision on legislative changes in order for the agreementContinue Reading
Defence minister: Finland gearing up to host Nato troops
“We saw a need to create a tailored model for Finland to ensure that allied troops can show their presence and defence capabilities here when we want to,” Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said. Next week, Finland will attend its second Nato summit as a full member of the alliance, inContinue Reading
Finnish parliament unanimously approves defence agreement with USA
Finland will open 15 of its military bases for potential use by US forces under the terms of the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA). The Finnish Parliament unanimously approved the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Finland and the United States on Monday. Under the agreement, Finland will open 15 of itsContinue Reading
Finnish president heading to Nato summit in Washington
Finland hopes the decisions taken at the summit will offer a bridge for Ukraine to join Nato in the future. Finnish President Alexander Stubb will attend the Nato 2024 summit in Washington DC, United States, next week, the Office of the President announced on Tuesday. Key topics of the summitContinue Reading
Finnish government is not doing enough to fight climate crisis, says Climate Change Panel
THE GOVERNMENT of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) is not doing enough to combat the climate emergency, views the Finnish Climate Change Panel. The independent expert panel last week issued a statement urging the government to “listen” to the science and waste no more time in implementing effective climate measures,Continue Reading
Russia has moved almost all ground forces from Finland’s vicinity to Ukraine, media report
Russia has moved the vast majority of its ground forces previously stationed near Finland to the war in Ukraine, the Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported on June 19, citing an undisclosed Finnish military intelligence source. These revelations stand in contrast to previous claims by Russia on reinforcing its troops nearContinue Reading
Suez, Africa, NSR: the benefits are obvious
Data from analysts of Kpler and Marine Traffic Systems indicate that this spring, tankers with LNG from Leningrad Oblast to China began its trip along the west coast of Africa and the Cape of Good Hope, avoiding the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. The route has become one andContinue Reading
Norway bolsters patrol in Arctic waters with new Coast Guard ships
A third vessel of the Jan Mayen class is taken over by the Norwegian Coast Guard. “It is a milestone for our ocean nation,” Navy Chief Oliver Berdal says. The 136,4 meter long KV Hopen is the third vessel of the new class of Norwegian Coast Guard ships. It hasContinue Reading