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Arctic Community
- Consumption of Psychotropic Substances in ... Consumption of Psychotropic Substances in Iceland Is on the Rise Police have seized about 200 kilograms of cocaine in six months—almost twice all of last year. SÁÁ's director of medical services describes a growing group of employed, busy Icelanders seeking help for cocaine addiction, paying up to 25,000 krónur a gram.
- Why Ireland Is a Successful Country and Fi... Why Ireland Is a Successful Country and Finland Is Not A Finnish outlet scolded Ireland for spending a fraction of Finland's defense budget. The North Observer answers with a comparative analysis of the two countries' economic and socio-demographic indicators from 2000 to 2025—and the results favor neutral, non-militarized Ireland.
- Maksim Dankin: «Resource Fault Line&... Maksim Dankin: «Resource Fault Line» – Column in the Newspaper Vedomosti Will Europe Maintain the Moratorium on Arctic Oil and Gas Production? In Russia’s leading business newspaper Vedomosti, on July 2, 2026, a new column was published by Maksim Dankin, General Director of the Project Office for Arctic Development. With permission from the editorial board of[…]
- The Northern Forum at Ysyakh The Northern Forum at Ysyakh The Northern Forum at Ysyakh
- Visit of the Northern Forum and "Voln... Visit of the Northern Forum and "Volnoe Delo" Foundation Delegation to the Tattinsky Ulus: Three Days of Immersion into the History and Culture of Taatta Visit of the Northern Forum and "Volnoe Delo" Foundation Delegation to the Tattinsky Ulus: Three Days of Immersion into the History and Culture of Taatta
- Third Day of the Northern Forum Delegation... Third Day of the Northern Forum Delegation’s Work at the International Evenk Festival "Bakaldyn" Third Day of the Northern Forum Delegation’s Work at the International Evenk Festival "Bakaldyn"
- Alexey Fadeev: «New Arctic Shelf Bor... Alexey Fadeev: «New Arctic Shelf Borders Must Be Fairly Approved in Favor of Russia» The UN Commission’s recognition of Russia’s claims to the Arctic shelf is an important step in strengthening the Russian Federation’s geographic sovereignty in the Arctic. The UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf has recognized Russia’s claims to 1.7 million square kilometers of[…]
- Americans Continue to Try to Find Oil in E... Americans Continue to Try to Find Oil in Eastern Greenland The privately owned Texas-based Greenland Energy Company hopes to find 13 billion barrels (approximately 1.77 billion to 1.79 billion metric tons) of oil in Jameson Land in East Greenland this summer. If drilling results confirm these estimates, the oil field could become the third largest[…]
- APECS International Directorate summer clo... APECS International Directorate summer closure The APECS International Directorate will be closed 9 July - 2 August 2026 due to summer holidays of its staff members.
- Help shape the future of the Arctic Observ... Help shape the future of the Arctic Observing Summit: Survey Closes 12 July 2026 The Arctic Observing Summit (AOS) is currently in the middle of a community-led revisioning process, and members of the Arctic observing community are invited to share their perspectives through a short survey. The survey is open to everyone with an interest in Arctic observing, including[…]
- IASC Organisational Review 2016 - 2025 Res... IASC Organisational Review 2016 - 2025 Results Published The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) has published the results of its latest Organisational Review, covering the period 2016–2025. The IASC Founding Articles call for a regular review of the organization. Following the reviews in 1996, 2006 and 2016, the IASC Council decided that ten[…]
- Gazprom Expands Its Arctic Potential: Reco... Gazprom Expands Its Arctic Potential: Record Gas Reserve Growth Driven by Arctic Fields In 2025, Gazprom continued its systematic strengthening of its resource base, achieving its most significant results on shelf fields in the Arctic. This was reported by Chairman of the Management Committee Alexey Miller at the company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. In 2025, the Gazprom[…]
Shipping
- Russian Warship Orders Greenpeace Activists To Stay Away ... Russian Warship Orders Greenpeace Activists To Stay Away From Sanctioned Oil Tanker In Baltic Sea Marahrens said the Russian warship sent a radio message saying, "Here speaks Russian war ship 531, stay away from the Kira K."
- Watch: Former World’s Largest Riverboat Casino Sunk... Watch: Former World’s Largest Riverboat Casino Sunk Off Orange Beach To Become Artificial Reef The vessel disappeared beneath the surface in less than an hour, and a sonar check later confirmed it had settled on the seabed.
- Russia Deploys Its Most Powerful Nuclear Warship To Guard... Russia Deploys Its Most Powerful Nuclear Warship To Guard Arctic Nuclear Submarines The vessel entered service with the Soviet Northern Fleet in 1988 under the name Kalinin before being renamed Admiral Nakhimov in 1992.
- India Targets Recycling 16,000 Ships Over Next Decade, Co... India Targets Recycling 16,000 Ships Over Next Decade, Commits $8 Billion To Maritime Sector The country recycled 2.99 million gross tonnes (GT) of ships in 2025, up nearly 60% from 1.86 million GT in 2024.
- US Navy Searches For Missing Crew Member After MH-60S Sea... US Navy Searches For Missing Crew Member After MH-60S Sea Hawk Makes Emergency Landing In Arabian Sea The helicopter, carrying four crew members, landed in the water on July 1, according to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command.
- Iran Says Container Ship Runs Aground During ‘Unaut... Iran Says Container Ship Runs Aground During ‘Unauthorised’ Strait Of Hormuz Transit The vessel ran aground after entering shallow waters along the route it had chosen and was unable to continue its voyage.
- Russia Imports 60,000 Tons Of Indian Gasoline Amid Fuel S... Russia Imports 60,000 Tons Of Indian Gasoline Amid Fuel Shortages Following Ukrainian Attacks Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have disrupted fuel production, contributing to the supply problems.
- US, Iran Agree To One-Week Strait Of Hormuz De-Escalation... US, Iran Agree To One-Week Strait Of Hormuz De-Escalation Ahead Of America’s 250th Anniversary Despite the temporary calm, the two countries remain divided over who should control shipping through the strategic waterway.
- Armed Pirates Board Tanker, Damage Bridge, Target Second ... Armed Pirates Board Tanker, Damage Bridge, Target Second Commercial Vessel Off Yemen UKMTO has advised all vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden to remain cautious and report any suspicious activity.
- 64 U.S Navy Sailors Fall Ill After Inhaling Exhaust Fumes... 64 U.S Navy Sailors Fall Ill After Inhaling Exhaust Fumes From Submarine USS Nebraska Dozens of U.S Navy sailors fell ill after they were exposed to diesel exhaust fumes from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska.
Climate Change
Science
- NSF Discovering Our Universe' gallery to open July 1 NSF Discovering Our Universe' gallery to open July 1 The new "U.S. National Science Foundation Discovering Our Universe" gallery is opening to the public July 1 at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., in celebration of the museum's 50 th anniversary. The gallery…
- Action! NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins capturin... Action! NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins capturing the greatest cosmic movie ever made The wait is over: NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science , is now capturing the cosmos...
- Podcast: The future of quantum cryptography Podcast: The future of quantum cryptography Secure information is essential in the digital exchanges of modern life. NSF-supported professor Vinod Vaikuntanathan discusses quantum cryptography and the future of encryption.
- Podcast: Brain-computer interface controls exoskeleton Podcast: Brain-computer interface controls exoskeleton Payam Heydari discusses a breakthrough brain-computer interface that controls a robotic exoskeleton, technology that could transform the lives of people living with spinal cord injuries...
- NSF selects five additional teams in National Quantum Vir... NSF selects five additional teams in National Quantum Virtual Laboratory design competition The U.S. National Science Foundation has selected five new teams to design experimental quantum technologies, from networks that can ferry fragile quantum information across long distances to sensors that can measure faint properties inside a single…
- NSF statement on Executive Order: Ushering in the Next Fr... NSF statement on Executive Order: Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation The U.S. National Science Foundation supports the Administration’s commitment to securing American leadership in quantum information science and technology. This executive order reflects a clear-eyed recognition that quantum innovation is not a…
- Update on Ocean Observatories Initiative Update on Ocean Observatories Initiative The U.S. National Science Foundation appreciates the concerns raised by the range of stakeholders that have informed us they rely on data from the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). Effective immediately, NSF will not proceed with further removal…
- Podcast: Combating antibiotic resistance with AI Podcast: Combating antibiotic resistance with AI U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor Kevin Minbiole discusses his work using artificial intelligence systems to discover new compounds to fight drug resistant bacteria...
- Podcast: Bringing quantum concepts into classrooms Podcast: Bringing quantum concepts into classrooms Erica Carlson and Muhsin Menekse discuss how their collaboration is inspiring the next generation of STEM workforce through a quantum education program...
- NSF-supported teams advanced through the Presidential AI ... NSF-supported teams advanced through the Presidential AI Challenge, with North Carolina teacher named national champion A team supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and sponsored by North Carolina State University emerged as a national champion of the inaugural...
Politics & Society
Resources
- Statement regarding speculation on a potential acquisitio... Statement regarding speculation on a potential acquisition of shares in Nexa Resources Boliden has become aware of speculation related to a potential acquisition of shares in Nexa Resources. Boliden confirms that it is in discussions…
- Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q2 2026 report Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q2 2026 report Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the second quarter 2026 on Tuesday July 21 at 07:30 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be held…
- Report of payments to government agencies 2025 Report of payments to government agencies 2025 Boliden is today publishing its report of payments to government agencies in accordance with Swedish Law (2015:812) on the reporting of payments to…
- Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden complete dam const... Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden complete dam construction milestone with autonomous transport Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and Boliden have completed the autonomous transport project at Boliden's Garpenberg site in Sweden. The project…
- Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting Boliden's Annual General Meeting was held on April 28, 2026 live in Askersund/Zinkgruvan and through postal voting. Board of Directors The…
- Boliden's Q1 2026: Solid performance despite abnorma... Boliden's Q1 2026: Solid performance despite abnormal seismic activity in Garpenberg "In times like these it is even more important to focus on what you can influence and that is what our organization does and will do relentlessly." -…
- Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q1 2026 report Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q1 2026 report Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the first quarter 2026 on Tuesday April 28 at 07:30 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be held…
- Write-down of assets in Garpenberg Write-down of assets in Garpenberg As previously communicated, the abnormal seismic activity at the Garpenberg mine in March caused major damage. Mining positions in the Garpenberg…
- Consequences of abnormal seismic activity at the Garpenbe... Consequences of abnormal seismic activity at the Garpenberg mine The abnormally high seismic activity in Garpenberg has decreased and mining production at low levels will commence in the second quarter. The first…
- Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Boliden AB (p... Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Boliden AB (publ) The shareholders of Boliden AB (publ) (company registration number 556051-4142) are summoned to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on…







