Novaya Zemlya
Archipelago in northern Russia
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| 2023 | CNN reported new tunneling activity and surface construction at Novaya Zemlya test sites, suggesting possible preparation for resuming nuclear testing. |
| February 16 2019 | Arkhangelsk region authorities declared a state of emergency due to a mass migration of polar bears entering human-inhabited areas in the northeastern portion of Novaya Zemlya, with dozens of bears seen entering homes and public buildings. |
| 2017 |
Barents Region
Finnmark, Norway took over the Barents Regional Council chairmanship for 2017-2019.
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| 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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| 2013 | Construction began on a new tunnel and four buildings near the Severny settlement, west-northwest of Mount Lazarev. |
| October 2012 | Russia reported plans to resume subcritical nuclear testing at 'Zone B' of Novaya Zemlya. |
| 2011 |
Barents Region
Norrbotten County of Sweden held the Barents Regional Council chairmanship from 2011-2013.
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| 2011 | Release of Dutch feature film Nova Zembla, depicting the last journey of explorer Willem Barentsz |
| 2010 | The census recorded a population of 2,429 on Novaya Zemlya, with 1,972 residents in Belushya Guba and 457 in Rogachevo, primarily composed of military and construction workers. |
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