Like most municipalities in northern Russia, Pinega is experiencing a dramatic population decline. Over the last 25 years, the number of inhabitants has plummeted by almost 50 percent. In year 2000, ...

In a heinous case of history falsification and propaganda, an exhibition for school kids compares Ukraine with Nazi Germany ...

The 186 meter long warship Marshal Ustinov is shooting artillery on targets at the Rybachii Peninsula as part of an ongoing exercise.

While some see tourism as a great opportunity for regional development, others fear it will ruin the pristine nature and drive up local prices.

On April 8, a round table dedicated to the fight against Satanism and other destructive cults and ideologies was held in the State Duma. The organiser was the deputy from the party "A Just Russia — ...

Andrei Kozyrev is one of the highest ranking former officials being declared foreign agent by the Justice Ministry. The branding stigmatises and places heavy burdens on the individuals or ...

According to the ship's agent, the Panda sailed into the Varanger Fjord to hide from a raging storm and to change crew. The bulk carrier was on its way from the Turkish port of Iskenderum to Murmansk.

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The Barents Observer follows the Code of Ethics of the Norwegian Press and the document Right and Duties of the Editor. We report under full editorial independence and have no external interference.