Rudolf Hermann

Jan 10, 2025 | nzz.ch | Rudolf Hermann

Why the Barents Sea plays a key role in Russia's conflict with the West Because of its war on Ukraine, Russia has lost two of its three access points to the Atlantic. The Barents Sea is increasingly emerging as a geopolitical hot spot in the region. As the country's only remaining free access to the Atlantic, the Barents Sea is central to Russia: view through the porthole of the research vessel PolarXplorer in July 2022. Anadolu / Getty NZZ.ch benötigt JavaScript für wichtige Funktionen.

Oct 17, 2024 | nzz.ch | Rudolf Hermann

Who owns the North Pole? The new struggle for the Arctic has begun Global powers are vying for greater influence in the Arctic, despite clear arguments against such ambitions. The outcome of this renewed competition will shape the region’s future. What right do countries have to the North Pole? The German icebreaker «Polarstern» conducting research in the Arctic. Stefan Hendricks / Imago On a summer day in 2007, two Russian deep-sea submersibles descended to the Arctic Ocean’s seabed.

Oct 16, 2024 | nzz.ch | Rudolf Hermann

Who owns the North Pole? The new struggle for the Arctic has begun Global powers are vying for greater influence in the Arctic, despite clear arguments against such ambitions. The outcome of this renewed competition will shape the region’s future. What right do countries have to the North Pole? The German icebreaker «Polarstern» conducting research in the Arctic. Stefan Hendricks / Imago On a summer day in 2007, two Russian deep-sea submersibles descended to the Arctic Ocean’s seabed.

Jul 5, 2023 | nzz.ch | Rudolf Hermann

When Sweden took over the presidency of the EU Council in January, the ceremony took place in Kiruna, the country’s northernmost city. The government wanted to showcase a city that might play a key role in the transition to a more climate-friendly economy in Sweden and in Europe. Boden is a small town in Norrbotten, Sweden's northernmost, largest and loneliest province. More than twice the size of Switzerland in terms of area, Norrbotten makes up almost a quarter of Sweden's national territory.

May 20, 2023 | nzz.ch | Rudolf Hermann

Auch wenn er vielleicht ein «Spion» war – Norwegen liebt seinen «Waldimir» Ein zutraulicher Beluga, der vor vier Jahren in Nordnorwegen Aufsehen erregte, ist zurück im Rampenlicht. Er tauchte weit im Süden an der norwegischen Küste auf und verwirrt damit die Fachleute. Am besten gefällt es ihm offenbar in der Nähe von Fischfarmen. Der später auf «Waldimir» getaufte Beluga, noch mit seinem seltsamen Riemengeschirr.