The seminar on Barents predators presents the similarities and differences in tackling the problem of large carnivores with aspirations for further cross-border discussions Read more
In the opening speech at the Kirkenes Conference, the Norwegian Foreign Minister announced that both she and the Prime Minister will attend the Arctic forum to be held in St. Petersburg 9-10 April. Read more
The Barents Regional Council gathered in Rovaniemi under the Finnmark Chairmanship. Read more
The Joint Declaration of the XVI Session of the BEAC was adopted in Arkhangelsk on 19 October. A link to the Declaration can be found in this news article. Read more
North Karelia is a region located in Eastern Finland with almost 170 000 inhabitants. What else should we know about the new member of the Barents Regional Council? Read more
Finland will become the Chair of the Arctic Council in May 2017. According to Soini the chairmanship will provide an opportunity to highlight areas that are important for the Barents cooperation. Read more
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EU and the Nordic Council of Ministers support the new Barents Scholarship on Culture Read more
Funding of youth cooperation, possible membership of North Carelia and upcoming Barents Cooperation Forum Read more
The IBS has gathered information for all Barents relevant funding sources - more information below!
The International Barents Secretariat now welcomes internship applications for fall 2019!