BarentsObserver PoliticsBarentsObserver PoliticsBarentsObserver Politicshttp://www.barentsobserver.com/CustomPublish.com - Web publishing made easyFri, 10 Feb 2012 14:01:22 +0100 High North, Low Tension KIRKENES: U.S. Ambassador to Norway Barry B. White says there is no competition for resources or a race for the Arctic. “We all have a common interest in preserving the Arctic area even as we pursue sustainable development.” Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:01:22 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/high-north-low-tension.5019512.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/high-north-low-tension.5019512.html Murmansk goes cross-border KIRKENES: Transnational ideas and interaction is a powerful engine for development, Guvernor Dmitry Dmitriyenko says in the Kirkenes Conference. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:32:21 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/murmansk-goes-cross-border.5018561.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/murmansk-goes-cross-border.5018561.html New Kirkenes declaration in progress Next January marks the 20th anniversary of signing the Kirkenes declaration establishing the Barents cooperation. Norway now wants to take successful cross-border cooperation a step further and asks for input to a Kirkenes declaration, part II. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:30:43 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/new-kirkenes-declaration-in-progress.5017774.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/new-kirkenes-declaration-in-progress.5017774.html Pro-Europe Sauli Niinistö new president Landslide victory in Finland’s presidential election. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:57:19 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/pro-europe-sauli-niinistouml-new-president.5017414.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/pro-europe-sauli-niinistouml-new-president.5017414.html Lahnstein leaves Foreign Ministry Norwegian Government relocates State Secretary – no longer responsible for Barents. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:07:25 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/lahnstein-leaves-foreign-ministry.5016669.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/lahnstein-leaves-foreign-ministry.5016669.html Russian military salaries soar Russian authorities have boosted military salaries to unprecedented levels. Military servicemen in Murmansk now earn twice as much as others. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:34:07 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/russian-military-salaries-soar.5015480.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/russian-military-salaries-soar.5015480.html Medvedev chooses Orlov as Governor of Arkhangelsk Igor Orlov is suggested by Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev as Governor of Arkhangelsk Oblast. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:57:19 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/medvedev-chooses-orlov-as-governor-of-arkhangelsk.5015061.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/medvedev-chooses-orlov-as-governor-of-arkhangelsk.5015061.html Lapland unemployment heats up presidential race Two candidates ready for second round of Finland’s presidential election. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:18:42 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/lapland-unemployment-heats-up-presidential-race.5013150.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/lapland-unemployment-heats-up-presidential-race.5013150.html Murmansk governor still in power Dmitry Dmitriyenko today opened a meeting in the regional government, and the rumors of his resignation seem to have been somewhat exaggerated. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:30:22 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/murmansk-governor-still-in-power.5013122.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/murmansk-governor-still-in-power.5013122.html Governor candidates ready in Arkhangelsk Yelena Kudryashova is one of three persons United Russia suggests to be considered by President Medvedev for the post as Governor of Arkhangelsk Oblast. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:08:36 +0100 http://www.barentsobserver.com/governor-candidates-ready-in-arkhangelsk.5012897.html http://www.barentsobserver.com/governor-candidates-ready-in-arkhangelsk.5012897.html