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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Анлайн-выданне Barents Observer (Нарвегія) шукае журналіста. Журналісты ў штаце выдання часткова крыміналізаваны. Шукаюць таго, хто будзе працаваць пад поўным імем і без самацэнзуры. press-club.pro/magchymasci/...
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Анлайн-выданне Barents Observer (Нарвегія) шукае журналіста. Журналісты ў штаце выдання часткова крыміналізаваны. Шукаюць таго, хто будзе працаваць пад поўным імем і без самацэнзуры. press-club.pro/magchymasci/...
Proven successful on the battlefields in Ukraine, but does the HIMARS rocket launchers work in -20°C? Ongoing exercise in northern Finland with systems from Poland will tell. www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/pol...
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Proven successful on the battlefields in Ukraine, but does the HIMARS rocket launchers work in -20°C? Ongoing exercise in northern Finland with systems from Poland will tell. www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/pol...
Meet Denis Kurilov, second person with an FSB background at Russia's Consulate General in #Kirkenes. Read about how the Barents Observer tracked the newest employee sent to Norway back to security unit No. 9804, FSB's Border Guard institute in Yaroslav. www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/meet-de...
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Meet Denis Kurilov, second person with an FSB background at Russia's Consulate General in #Kirkenes. Read about how the Barents Observer tracked the newest employee sent to Norway back to security unit No. 9804, FSB's Border Guard institute in Yaroslav. www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/meet-de...
New UK sanctions target Rosneft, Putin's biggest oil company and a major funder of the war of aggression
October 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
New UK sanctions target Rosneft, Putin's biggest oil company and a major funder of the war of aggression
See video: Two MiG-31K armed with ballistic Kinzhal missiles conduct mock strikes over the Barents Sea as part of 🇷🇺🇧🇾 strategic exercise #Zapad2025 www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/sev...
September 14, 2025 at 6:40 AM
See video: Two MiG-31K armed with ballistic Kinzhal missiles conduct mock strikes over the Barents Sea as part of 🇷🇺🇧🇾 strategic exercise #Zapad2025 www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/sev...
NOW: NATO warships sail into the Barents Sea just next to the North Cape.
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August 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
NOW: NATO warships sail into the Barents Sea just next to the North Cape.
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Murmansk court fines Yuri Sergeev for working with the Norwegian-based NGO Bellona.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/yuri-se... Violated Russia's so-called 'undesirable' law.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/yuri-se... Violated Russia's so-called 'undesirable' law.
July 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Murmansk court fines Yuri Sergeev for working with the Norwegian-based NGO Bellona.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/yuri-se... Violated Russia's so-called 'undesirable' law.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/yuri-se... Violated Russia's so-called 'undesirable' law.
Daria Chernysheva, Director of Revolt Centre was Wednesday detained in Syktyvkar. Crackdown on media and civil society in the Komi Republic intensifies after FSB on Tuesday opened treason case against the cultural center's founder, Pavel Andreev.
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July 9, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Daria Chernysheva, Director of Revolt Centre was Wednesday detained in Syktyvkar. Crackdown on media and civil society in the Komi Republic intensifies after FSB on Tuesday opened treason case against the cultural center's founder, Pavel Andreev.
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Video shows four Tu-95MS on fire at Olenya air base south of Murmansk. As much as 34% of all strategic bombers might be destroyed at four Russian airbases. See photos and read all we know about Sunday's successful and devastating attack on Olenya.
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June 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Video shows four Tu-95MS on fire at Olenya air base south of Murmansk. As much as 34% of all strategic bombers might be destroyed at four Russian airbases. See photos and read all we know about Sunday's successful and devastating attack on Olenya.
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The Barents Observer is based in the Arctic, but has readers all around the world as this map from tonight shows. The lack of readers inside Russia is because our statistics can't count VPN-users. Subscribe our free newsletter or bookmark thebarentsobserver.com
May 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The Barents Observer is based in the Arctic, but has readers all around the world as this map from tonight shows. The lack of readers inside Russia is because our statistics can't count VPN-users. Subscribe our free newsletter or bookmark thebarentsobserver.com
Today's visitors in our newsroom are the ambassadors to Norway from the European Union 🇪🇺, Denmark 🇩🇰, Poland 🇲🇨, Sweden 🇸🇪, Canada 🇨🇦, Ireland 🇮🇪, Hungary 🇭🇺 and the deputy head of mission of Australia 🇦🇺. Great talks on press freedom and local relation in this border region.
May 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Today's visitors in our newsroom are the ambassadors to Norway from the European Union 🇪🇺, Denmark 🇩🇰, Poland 🇲🇨, Sweden 🇸🇪, Canada 🇨🇦, Ireland 🇮🇪, Hungary 🇭🇺 and the deputy head of mission of Australia 🇦🇺. Great talks on press freedom and local relation in this border region.
Det er i dag 10 år siden Representantskapet i Barentssekretariatet (nordnorske politikere) vedtok at Barents Observer ikke fikk følge grunnleggende pressefrihet nedfelt i Redaktørplakaten. Vi ignorerte vedtaket og lever i dag i beste velgående med seks norsk og eksil-russisk journalister 😀😘.
May 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Det er i dag 10 år siden Representantskapet i Barentssekretariatet (nordnorske politikere) vedtok at Barents Observer ikke fikk følge grunnleggende pressefrihet nedfelt i Redaktørplakaten. Vi ignorerte vedtaket og lever i dag i beste velgående med seks norsk og eksil-russisk journalister 😀😘.
Satellite images reveal brand new launch site at Nenoksa naval missile testing range in Arkhangelsk region, northern Russia.
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May 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Satellite images reveal brand new launch site at Nenoksa naval missile testing range in Arkhangelsk region, northern Russia.
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According to Russia’s war ministry, four Ukrainian drones have been shot down over Murmansk
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May 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
According to Russia’s war ministry, four Ukrainian drones have been shot down over Murmansk
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Small kids across Russia are increasingly being familiarised with the war of aggression. Kindergartens in Kola Peninsula get video salutes from armed, face-covered frontline warriors www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/kinderg...
April 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Small kids across Russia are increasingly being familiarised with the war of aggression. Kindergartens in Kola Peninsula get video salutes from armed, face-covered frontline warriors www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/kinderg...
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March 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Huge fracture in the upper hull of nuclear icebreaker after collision in Russian Arctic waters. Rosatomflot assures that there is no damage to the two reactors.
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January 29, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Huge fracture in the upper hull of nuclear icebreaker after collision in Russian Arctic waters. Rosatomflot assures that there is no damage to the two reactors.
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We are deeply thankful for receiving the Sønsteby Award 2025. “In an era where independent journalism is constantly facing new challenges, the Barents Observer has set a high standard for fact-checking and accountability,” the Sønsteby Memorial Fund says
January 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We are deeply thankful for receiving the Sønsteby Award 2025. “In an era where independent journalism is constantly facing new challenges, the Barents Observer has set a high standard for fact-checking and accountability,” the Sønsteby Memorial Fund says
What did a former Norwegian environment minister and UNEP leader do on stage together with the daughters of Ramzan Kadyrov and Ilham Aliev? #COP29 www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/climate...
November 21, 2024 at 7:45 AM
What did a former Norwegian environment minister and UNEP leader do on stage together with the daughters of Ramzan Kadyrov and Ilham Aliev? #COP29 www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/climate...
It has been a record warm summer north of Svalbard in the Arctic Ocean. Enhanced melting of sea-ice can significantly changes ocean circulation, causing lower temperatures across northern Europe, a new study warns
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October 29, 2024 at 3:15 PM
It has been a record warm summer north of Svalbard in the Arctic Ocean. Enhanced melting of sea-ice can significantly changes ocean circulation, causing lower temperatures across northern Europe, a new study warns
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1,5 year behind bars for attempted illegal border crossing to Norway www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/15-year...
October 14, 2024 at 2:41 PM
1,5 year behind bars for attempted illegal border crossing to Norway www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/15-year...
Following Finland's decision to close all of its land border crossings, many Russians are worried about possible closure of the Norwegian border-crossing point of Storskog. We spoke to people who regularly cross the border between Russia and Norway thebarentsobserver.com/en/borders/2...
December 4, 2023 at 2:43 PM
Following Finland's decision to close all of its land border crossings, many Russians are worried about possible closure of the Norwegian border-crossing point of Storskog. We spoke to people who regularly cross the border between Russia and Norway thebarentsobserver.com/en/borders/2...
Here comes Arkhangelsk, a submarine that will boost Russia's Northern Fleet’s hypersonic missiles capabilities. thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/...
November 29, 2023 at 11:38 AM
Here comes Arkhangelsk, a submarine that will boost Russia's Northern Fleet’s hypersonic missiles capabilities. thebarentsobserver.com/en/security/...
Operation “Tour de Helsinki” became a complete failure, Russian war blogger claims. thebarentsobserver.com/en/borders/2...
November 28, 2023 at 11:54 AM
Operation “Tour de Helsinki” became a complete failure, Russian war blogger claims. thebarentsobserver.com/en/borders/2...