The Swedish municipality of Sorsele’s attempts to recruit Russian labor has been a huge success. Already 700 Russians have reported their interest in moving to Sorsele.

A number of US military aircrafts have landed in Luleå, Swedish Lapland, where they will take part in joint exercises with the Swedish Air Force.

Wondering where to go on vacation this summer? BarentsObserver has rated the Top 10 places in the Barents Region for vacation.

The Swedish mining giant LKAB has discovered huge new reserves in one of its main iron ore mines in northern Sweden.

Finland’s Foreign Minister invites all Arctic nations to hold an Arctic Council Summit in Rovaniemi. The Summit could focus on the strategic and military significance following the climate changes. According to Stubb, Finland is especially interested in cooperation in the Barents Sea.

A railway connection from China, through Russia, the Nordic countries and to the Norwegian port of Narvik might not be far from becoming reality, Swedish Communications Minister Åsa Torstensson maintains.

Today marks the 25-year anniversary of the Schengen Agreement.

A well-functioning and well-developed transportation infrastructure, both in the North-South and the East-West direction consisting of railroads, roads and air traffic, is a necessity to secure continuous growth in the region.

The Arjeplog Arvidsjaur uranium prospect in northern Sweden is reportedly giving encouraging results.

Murmansk launches its own Cannes Festival. The first international Arctic Film Festival POLAR LIGHTS opened yesterday.