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A polar bear found dead on Svalbard has tested positive for H5N5 avian influenza, the first confirmed case of bird flu in a polar bear in Europe.
Marcel Schütz
Early thawing in Svalbard is creating unexpected logistical challenges for the return of ten-year-old Mina Floriana Read from the northern part of the archipelago.
The Cape Town Agreement, entering into force in 2027, sets new safety standards for fishing vessels reducing risks and pollution in Arctic waters.
A polar bear was shot in Agardhbukta, Svalbard, on 21 March, and the incident is currently under police investigation.
On February 6, the Sámi, an Indigenous people in Northern Europe, celebrate their culture, history, and community.
Russland states that a possible deployment of US weapons systems in Greenland would trigger corresponding responses.
From 25 to 27 February 2026, the Monaco Polar Symposium will bring together leading scientists, political decision-makers, and institutions at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
Following Donald Trump’s appearance in Davos, there was an immediate political and economic reaction both in Europe and within the transatlantic alliance.
During his appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump once again emphasized the security-related importance of Greenland.
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