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 research report on communication and cooperation in the BEAC working groups now available, link in the text Read more
MFA Finland presents a summary of activities during the Finnish BEAC chairmanship 2013-2015 Read more
The IBS has gathered information for all Barents relevant funding sources - more information below!
Internship at the International Barents Secretariat in Kirkenes - click below for more information!