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A remote settlement beyond the Arctic Circle has been labeled the most depressing place on Earth, citing its lack of road connections to the rest of the country and months-long polar night.
Kerecis founder Guðmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson has been named the special envoy for investment and business affairs at the Arctic Circle organization, where he will promote increased commercial engagement.
The scenic Traena archipelago in Norway's Arctic Circle is highlighted as a remote destination well worth the journey for those looking to escape the heat.
In Båtsfjord, within the Arctic Circle, a Portuguese architect has constructed a rotating wooden capsule, dubbed a 'light tunnel,' allowing observers to view wildlife, the midnight sun, and the aurora borealis while protected from extreme conditions.
Kvalvika Beach in Norway's Lofoten Islands is described as an otherworldly cinematic setting at the edge of the Arctic Circle, featuring golden sands and turquoise waters surrounded by giant, dark, breathtaking rocks.
A German YouTuber drove a 1998 VW Passat 1.9 TDI nearly 2,400 km from Germany to the Arctic Circle on a single tank of fuel, achieving an average consumption of just 3 L/100km.
Russia and China are moving closer to linking the Arctic Circle to Shanghai with the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, a project Moscow is eager to advance.
Utqiagvik, the northernmost city in Alaska, has officially begun its 84-day period of 'Midnight Sun,' a natural phenomenon above the Arctic Circle where the sun remains visible for weeks without setting.
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with 95 percent of its area experiencing temperatures higher than the global average. Snow and ice are also disappearing at an alarming rate.
Kęstutis Juška, a doctor from Kaunas, Lithuania, embarked on a challenging journey to sail a boat to the Arctic Ocean, north of the Arctic Circle.
Kęstutis Juška, a medic from Kaunas with a passion for nature travel, has embarked on a challenging journey to sail a small boat to the Arctic Ocean, north of the Arctic Circle.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Norway to observe NATO's massive Cold Response exercise above the Arctic Circle and meet Nordic leaders before visiting the United Kingdom. The trip underscores Canada's focus on Arctic security, allied co-operation and closer ties with northern European partners.
Geely subjected six of its electric and plug-in hybrid models, including the Starray EM-i, to a challenging 1,000-kilometer non-stop drive through snowy roads in Sweden and Norway, heading towards the Arctic Ocean in polar temperatures.
Indigenous peoples across the Arctic Circle are expressing concern and solidarity in response to US President Donald Trump's stated ambitions to take control of Greenland.
A Chinese container ship has launched the inaugural voyage of a new commercial shipping lane crossing the Arctic Circle, significantly reducing travel time between Asia and Europe while raising environmental and geopolitical concerns.
The article explores the geopolitical advantages the EU could gain if Iceland, a candidate at the Arctic Circle, were to join the bloc.
Olosuhteet ovat olleet tänä kesänä suotuisat tuhoeläimille aina Lappia myöten. Puutarhuri toivoo, ettei heisinälvikäs kestäisi Lapin talven yli.
Scientists describe a past Earth where oceans near the equator reached over 35 degrees Celsius, and tropical jungles thrived even beyond the Arctic Circle, long before Antarctica became frozen.
Kęstutis Juška, a medic from Kaunas, Lithuania, passionate about nature travel, embarked on a challenging journey to sail a sailboat to the Arctic Ocean, beyond the Arctic Circle.
Crossing the Arctic Circle is a memorable experience for many tourists in Lapland, but the actual latitude is kilometers away from the Arctic Circle sign in Pajakylä, meaning the midnight sun is not visible from that specific spot.
Paleontologists have announced the discovery of three previously unknown mammal species that flourished in polar forests near the Arctic Circle approximately 73 million years ago, coexisting with dinosaurs.
The cultivation of strawberries in Iceland, a region not traditionally suited for such crops, is highlighted as a concerning indicator of global warming's impact in the North Atlantic, leading to longer growing seasons.
Temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius have been recorded north of the Arctic Circle, an unprecedented event, as an annual report highlights rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, and severe wildfires across Europe.
Kęstutis Juška, a doctor from Kaunas passionate about nature travel, has undertaken the challenge of sailing a boat to the Arctic Ocean, beyond the Arctic Circle.
Kęstutis Juška, a doctor from Kaunas, who lost his head over traveling in nature, embarked on a challenge to sail by sailboat to the Arctic Ocean in the North, beyond the Arctic Circle.
Wicklow native John Gibbons has had a late start to his day. Even though he works from home, his back garden to be precise, with the temperature showing a fairly frigid -27C, he couldn't venture out…
Norilsk, deep within the Arctic Circle in northern Siberia, holds the unofficial title of the world's most depressing and polluted city, requiring special permits to enter.
The SarvesAlta ski resort has long been popular among locals, but is now also attracting more tourists. The owner, Synnøve Opgård Andersen, wants to combine tourism with the intimate atmosphere of the place.
Television personality Andrew Price was left alone in the Arctic Circle with only ten tools and a camera to survive the harsh environment, relying on basic skills to build shelter, cook food, and maintain warmth.
Friðrika has ceased working for the Arctic Circle Business Forum after nearly three years.
Arkia Airlines has successfully completed a complex and challenging flight to the Arctic Circle, a project that could open a new chapter for Israeli tourism.
Kęstutis Juška, a medic from Kaunas with a passion for nature travel, embarked on a challenging journey to sail a sailboat to the Arctic Ocean, north of the Arctic Circle.
The Lofoten Islands, located north of the Arctic Circle, are experiencing temperatures of 26 degrees Celsius, leading to concerns that the northern region is beginning to feel like the south due to climate change.
Kęstutis Juška, a medic from Kaunas, Lithuania, embarked on a challenging journey to sail a sailboat to the Arctic Ocean, north of the Arctic Circle, where he encountered a polar bear.
Europe is warming at twice the global average rate, from its seas to the Arctic Circle, yet the continent's policies for adapting to climate change are deemed inadequate.
Kęstutis Juška, a doctor from Kaunas, has embarked on a challenge to sail a boat to the Arctic Ocean, north of the Arctic Circle.
A small Alaska Native village in the Arctic Circle is working to revive polar bear tourism, as the warming Arctic climate leads to large gatherings of bears feasting on whale carcasses near the community each summer.
Jiří Netopilík, a 75-year-old from Karlovy Vary, works as an instructor at a rope center in the summer and embarks on expeditions beyond the Arctic Circle in the winter, embodying his philosophy that 'movement is life.'
German mountain rangers are conducting training exercises in the Norwegian Arctic Circle amidst increasing Russian military presence, signaling growing geopolitical tensions in the region.
Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to travel to Norway on Friday to observe the Norwegian-led NATO Cold Response exercise above the Arctic Circle.
Kęstutis Juška, a doctor from Kaunas, embarked on a challenging sailing trip to the Arctic Ocean, north of the Arctic Circle, driven by his passion for nature travel.