Barents Sea
Marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean
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| October 6 2021 |
Bear Island
First recorded COVID-19 case in Svalbard occurred on Bear Island, involving a Russian fisherman who was transported to Longyearbyen hospital.
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| March 2020 |
Sveagruva
The Svea Nord longwall mine closed down, marking the end of Sveagruva's significant coal mining era.
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| 2017 |
Barents Region
Finnmark, Norway took over the Barents Regional Council chairmanship for 2017-2019.
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| 2015 | Income from visiting cruise ships ceased to be a significant source of revenue. |
| 2015 |
Barents Region
Kainuu region in Finland held the Barents Regional Council chairmanship from 2015-2017.
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| 2014 |
Barents Region
Launch of the Barents Programme for 2014-2018, focusing on economy, environment, education, research, mobility, and culture.
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| 2013 |
Barents Region
Arkhangelsk region of Russia held the Barents Regional Council chairmanship from 2013-2015.
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| 2011 |
Barents Region
Norrbotten County of Sweden held the Barents Regional Council chairmanship from 2011-2013.
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