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Less catch, higher prices: what is happening at the Murmansk Fish Port The cargo turnover of the Murmansk sea fish port has almost halved since the beginning of 2025 and continues to decline — in December, the port expects to handle no more than 10,0... [1]

Murmansk region lost 10 percent of its population during the years of full-scale war Up to 30 percent of the population has disappeared from some of the closed military towns of the Northern Fleet, according to calculations by the news-outlet Chronic... [2]

“They decided to come after us. Almost like in 1937” Sámi activist Valentina Sovkina, originally from the town of Lovozero in Russia’s Murmansk region, was forced to leave the country after a wave of searches targeting indigenous rights activists. [3]

Norway closes General Consulate in Murmansk "It will be reopened as soon as the situation allows for it," the Norwegian Foreign Ministry says. From 1st of July, the diplomatic station will be closed for all services. (confirmed by 3 sources) [4]

A new floating dock is on its way from Istanbul to Murmansk The Turkish Kuzey Star Shipyard has completed construction of a 220 meter long dock for repair of Russian nuclear icebreakers. (confirmed by 2 sources) [5]

On this graveyard in Murmansk rest 165 warriors killed in Ukraine A special section has been established in one of the Murmansk city cemeteries to get space for the many young men killed in the war of aggression. [6]

Chinese icebreaker makes port call in Murmansk The Russian Arctic region actively seeks to strengthen ties with Beijing. This week, a Chinese icebreaker for the first time paid a visit to Murmansk. [7]

Ukrainian drones are on the way. Murmansk again closes airspace For the second day in a row, aviation authorities in the north Russian region redirect all civilian flights as Ukrainian attack drones are reported to be in the air. [8]

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[1] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2025-12-11 · 85% match

Less catch, higher prices: what is happening at the Murmansk Fish Port

Less catch, higher prices: what is happening at the Murmansk Fish Port The cargo turnover of the Murmansk sea fish port has almost halved since the beginning of 2025 and continues to decline — in December, the port expects to handle no more than 10,0

[2] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2025-11-22 · 85% match

Murmansk region lost 10 percent of its population during the years of full-scale war

Murmansk region lost 10 percent of its population during the years of full-scale war Up to 30 percent of the population has disappeared from some of the closed military towns of the Northern Fleet, according to calculations by the news-outlet Chronic

[3] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2026-03-11 · 61% match

“They decided to come after us. Almost like in 1937”

“They decided to come after us. Almost like in 1937” Sámi activist Valentina Sovkina, originally from the town of Lovozero in Russia’s Murmansk region, was forced to leave the country after a wave of searches targeting indigenous rights activists.

[4] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2022-06-08 · 85% match

Norway closes General Consulate in Murmansk

Norway closes General Consulate in Murmansk "It will be reopened as soon as the situation allows for it," the Norwegian Foreign Ministry says. From 1st of July, the diplomatic station will be closed for all services.

[5] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2024-09-20 · 75% match

A new floating dock is on its way from Istanbul to Murmansk

A new floating dock is on its way from Istanbul to Murmansk The Turkish Kuzey Star Shipyard has completed construction of a 220 meter long dock for repair of Russian nuclear icebreakers.

[6] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2024-08-29 · 75% match

On this graveyard in Murmansk rest 165 warriors killed in Ukraine

On this graveyard in Murmansk rest 165 warriors killed in Ukraine A special section has been established in one of the Murmansk city cemeteries to get space for the many young men killed in the war of aggression.

[7] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2024-08-29 · 75% match

Chinese icebreaker makes port call in Murmansk

Chinese icebreaker makes port call in Murmansk The Russian Arctic region actively seeks to strengthen ties with Beijing. This week, a Chinese icebreaker for the first time paid a visit to Murmansk.

[8] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2024-09-12 · 75% match

Ukrainian drones are on the way. Murmansk again closes airspace

Ukrainian drones are on the way. Murmansk again closes airspace For the second day in a row, aviation authorities in the north Russian region redirect all civilian flights as Ukrainian attack drones are reported to be in the air.

[9] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2024-05-20 · 75% match

This is how an agent from Murmansk built a network in Northern Norway

This is how an agent from Murmansk built a network in Northern Norway Sergei Goncharov and the Russian Geographical Society over several years cultivated a web of partners in neighbouring Norway.

[10] FI thebarentsobserver.com · 2022-09-01 · 75% match

Back to school: At least 1,274 Murmansk kids have fathers fighting, dead or injured in Ukraine

Back to school: At least 1,274 Murmansk kids have fathers fighting, dead or injured in Ukraine Indoctrination, flag raising ceremony, patriotic lessons, no social media access and two free hot meals to pupils whose fathers are dead, injured or still

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