Get to know the vision of the Norwegian Chairmanship here ..
The XVII BEAC Foreign Ministers' Session took place in Umeå on 3 October Read more ..
During 23 - 27 September 2019, the largest rescue exercise in the Barents region took place in Northern Sweden. Read more ..
Success stories within the Barents cooperation are featured on our new page. Read more ..
Various financial mechanisms are available to support multilateral project cooperation. Read about funding possibilities ..
Ella Wahlbeck has now started working as an intern at the International Barents Secretariat. Read more
The Barents Euro-Arctic Council is seeking a candidate for the position as Head of the International Barents Secretariat, from January 2021 Read more
Picture: Press Service of the Government of the Arkhangelsk Region. Read more
The Barents Region, sometimes referred to as the Euro-Arctic Region, is a young and newly defined region comprising northern parts of Russia, Norway, Finland and Sweden. This evolving region is dynamically shaping its identity – drawing from its long history and rich variety of cultures. Even though the Barents region is located on the edge of Europe, it is at the center of growing international cultural, political and economic interests.
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