News & Press Releases
5 February 2025
New Information (5th February, 2 PM): A Red Weather Warning has been issued for nearly all of Iceland due to severe weather conditions. Strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 50 m/s, are expected, particularly affecting the northern regions of the country.
Iceland has been experiencing extreme weather patterns this winter, with frequent and extreme fluctuations that often disturb transportation both on land and in the air. Yet another low-pressure zone is about to hit the island today, Wednesday, February 5th, bringing extreme wind, heat, and rain.
4 February 2025
The 4th AASCO workshop (Arena for the Gap Analysis of Existing Arctic Science Co-Operations) is taking place at the Oceanographic Institute/Prince Albert I Foundation in Monaco on February 4-5, 2025. Organized by the University of Helsinki and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, in cooperation with the University of the Arctic, the workshop was officially opened on February 4 by HSH Prince Albert of Monaco.
30 January 2025
On 11-22 November 2024, the Northern Forum hosted the first-of-its-kind Arctic Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
29 January 2025
Today, January 29, 2025, marks the beginning of the Year of the Wood Snake. The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is currently being celebrated over 16 days, culminating today, Wednesday, January 29, with the grand Lantern Festival.
24 January 2025
An international workshop dedicated to the textual and visual representations of northern lights in the past and present was held at Panhard Pavillion on UVSQ’s science campus in Versailles, January 23, 2025.
22 January 2025
The Arctic Frontiers 2025 program is set, featuring impactful sessions, science discussions, side events, and networking to shape the pan-Arctic future.
13 January 2025
Winner of the prestigious High North Young Entrepreneur Award, Bodø-based CapiPro, is about to secure its first contract for sustainable fish feed production. CEO Vonen urges fellow entrepreneurs to apply for this year's award.
7 January 2025
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6 January 2025
In December of 2024, two Co-Editors-in-Chief wrote an Editorial published on current issue (Vol. 35, No. 4) of Advances in Polar Science (APS), highlighting the journal’s increased emphasis on “Climate Change, Global Communication and Sharing” and its expanded vision and commitments in the upcoming years.
2 January 2025
EU-PolarNet 2, a Horizon 2020 Coordination and Support Action project, has officially launched its open access Stakeholder Engagement Portal. The portal supports researchers in deciding which stakeholders and/or rights holders they should involve in the planning and implementation of research in the polar regions and in conducting a two-way dialogue. It is designed to be used for either Arctic or Antarctic. It provides guidelines by linking to existing resources for identifying, determining the role of stake- and rights holders, dialogue, resources and opportunities, support and continuing cooperation.
2 January 2025
The peer-reviewed journal Advances in Polar Science (APS) has released its latest issue, Volume 35, Issue 4, in December 2024. This issue highlights critical topics, including the transformation of the Arctic economy, food safety in reindeer meat, synoptic variations in Arctic sea ice, atmospheric gaseous elemental mercury, and the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement. For more details on this issue and access to the articles, visit the APS website: aps.chinare.org
19 December 2024
The Latest Issue of Arctic Art & Culture has been published – A Glimpse Into the Creative Heart of the Arctic. The popular science journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary blend of education, research, and artistic innovation in the Arctic, is now available. This unique edition (No 3, 7) is dedicated to the Painting and Graphics Department of the Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts (ASICA). It explores the department’s efforts in fostering young artistic talent while preserving and celebrating the cultural richness of the Arctic region.
9 December 2024
The vast, frozen expanse of Siberia is home to numerous indigenous groups, including the Nenets, Evenki, and Sakha (Yakuts). These communities have long celebrated the winter period with unique rituals and customs tied to their environment and spiritual beliefs. Over centuries, their traditions have evolved, influenced by Russian Orthodox Christianity and modern practices. While the Western concept of Christmas is not universally celebrated, Siberia’s indigenous peoples mark this season with fascinating rituals that blend old and new.
4 December 2024
The Arctic winter is a season of magic and endurance for Inuit communities across Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Far from the commercial hustle of many holiday traditions, Inuit celebrations of Christmas and New Year embody a deep connection with the land, community, and spiritual practices. Among the most distinctive celebrations is Quviasukvik, the Inuit winter festival, which coincides with the return of the sun and new year celebrations in January, embracing the cycles of nature and survival.
2 December 2024
The Sámi people, Indigenous to the northern regions of Scandinavia, Finland, and parts of Russia, have long celebrated the winter season with unique customs and beliefs that reflect their deep connection to nature and the Arctic environment. While many Sámi traditions predate Christianity, the arrival of Christian practices introduced a fascinating blend of old and new. Christmas, or Jul as it is known in Scandinavia, is a time of celebration, community, and reflection for the Sámi, whose traditions honor both their ancient cultural roots and evolving heritage.
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