The Arctic
Since much of its territory, both on land and at sea, falls within the Arctic Circle, the Nordic Region is therefore strongly involved in issues that concern this unique and harsh, but also vulnerable area. The Nordic countries co-operate to improve the quality of life for the indigenous people in the northern areas and to support social and cultural development for the Arctic people.
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Nordic co-operation in the Arctic
Much of the Arctic land mass and seas belong to the Nordic Region, and the Nordic countries are heavily involved in issues that concern this unique and harsh, but also vulnerable part of the world. They work together to improve the quality of life of the indigenous peoples in the Arctic...
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Nordic Council and European Parliament hold first formal meeting
The Nordic Council and the European Parliament held a two-day meeting in Helsinki. The agenda included cyber security, the Arctic, and climate issues. This was the first meeting between the two organisations following the establishment of formal relations.
