A little over 90 miles from the Arctic Circle sits the coal-mining town of Vorkuta, Russia. Situated in the permafrost, it is one of the largest cities north of the Arctic Circle and is the ...

It boasts unique wildlife, such as the Arctic fox, and notable cities like Murmansk, the largest north of the Circle. The region is governed by the Arctic Council, focusing on sustainable ...

Located 400km (249 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, Norilsk is one of the coldest cities on Earth. The average temperature in winter is -30C, and it can dip below -55C. (Credit: Elena Chernyshova) ...

If verified, this is likely the hottest temperature ever recorded in Siberia and also the hottest temperature ever recorded north of the Arctic Circle, which begins at 66.5°N.

Salekhard is the only city in the world that lies right on the Arctic Circle at a latitude of 66 degrees 33 minutes 39 seconds north. This is commemorated by a monument sign called the 66th ...

We crossed the Arctic Circle the way many travelers do: on a cruise ship. Cabin-feverish during Minnesota’s long winter nights last year, we had planned a summer getaway to Norway, lured by t… ...

Regions in the Arctic Circle have recorded temperatures in the mid-20s during what experts have described as a remarkable May heatwave. Quite remarkable temperatures in western Siberia today.

The Siberian city of Norilsk is best known as the home of mining giant MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC. With a population of 180,000, it’s one of the biggest human settlements beyond the Polar Circle ...

A hugely ambitious mobile public artwork is currently traveling through Africa on its way to Europe and then up to the Arctic Circle in a call for action and a cry for change.