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The article explores an archipelago near the North Pole where people are not allowed to be born or die, yet offers a unique opportunity for Estonians due to an ancient agreement.

The return of giant tortoises to the Galapagos Islands aims to restore the ecological balance disrupted by human activity.

Under pressure from the Trump administration, Britain halted the process of confirming a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, which includes the strategically significant Diego Garcia, to Mauritius.

The article discusses Donald Trump's pressure on the UK regarding sovereignty issues related to the Chagos Archipelago and its military significance.

Five Swedish individuals took to the waters on an ice raft equipped with a sauna and outboard motor, only to be rescued when the raft began to break apart during rough waves.

The British newspaper The Times highlights the Turku Archipelago as an ideal Nordic weekend getaway.

A quiz competition featuring young scientists from various Latvian institutions culminated in a victory for the Silava team.

Rats introduced on Midway Atoll have attacked seabird chicks, leading to a crisis threatening millions of birds and prompting a total eradication operation.

A service caravan in the Marajó archipelago will provide fridge exchanges and discounts on electricity bills to residents between February 23 and 26.

Due to challenging conditions in the Gulf of Finland, a hovercraft has been deployed in the Kotka archipelago to maintain transportation services, as the ice has hindered ferry operations.

Five German tourists creating a floating sauna were rescued from an ice floe in the Stockholm archipelago after losing control of their makeshift vessel.

Approximately 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galapagos archipelago, where they had vanished over a century ago.

Rising water levels after a dry period can make the ice in the archipelago more dangerous than many believe, as explained by Ari Hultqvist from the Ice Safety Council.

Ecuador has resettled 150 giant tortoises to their natural habitat on Floriana Island after they disappeared for over a century as part of efforts to restore ecological balance in the unique Galapagos archipelago.

A loud explosion occurred outside a villa on Älgö in the Stockholm archipelago, damaging the house but causing no injuries.

Over 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galápagos archipelago, marking a significant step in ecosystem restoration after their extinction over a century ago.

The article discusses a virtually uninhabited island in the Maltese Archipelago, praised as an affordable escape from crowded tourist spots for those in the UK.

The remote Chagos archipelago, particularly Diego Garcia, has become a conflict zone involving Great Britain, Donald Trump's administration, and the local islanders seeking to return after being expelled.

Donald Trump indicates that the US may use the military base on the Chagos Islands against Iran amidst ongoing tensions over the UK returning the islands to Mauritius.

Donald Trump has criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, expressing concerns about China's influence and the implications for U.S. military operations.

Chagossians opposed to the retrocession of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius landed on the archipelago in what has been deemed an illegal operation by the Mauritian government.

The U.S. plans to engage in talks with Mauritius regarding military presence in the Chagos Archipelago, particularly concerning the strategic Diego Garcia base.

The construction of a 45-meter-high community cell tower in Luleå's archipelago progresses as Telia plans to establish operations there, improving mobile coverage after two and a half years of effort by local advocates.

Angra dos Reis, famous for its archipelago of 365 islands, is a popular vacation spot for Argentinians this summer, offering iconic tours to enhance their stay.

A connection vessel in Kotka, Finland, has resumed operations after being stranded due to low water levels and ice, delivering supplies to residents of Kuutsalo island.

A giant manta ray, measuring up to 7 meters and weighing 1.8 tons, was spotted in the Moleques do Sul archipelago off the coast of Florianópolis, Brazil.

The Swedish Maritime Administration has announced that the icebreaker Oden will be conducting ice-breaking operations in the southern fairway leading into Luleå from February 12 to February 14, 2023.

The blue economy governance and resettlement of Chagossians are critical factors in the implementation of the UK-Mauritius agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago.

Mauritius has welcomed US President Donald Trump's new stance regarding the Chagos Archipelago, acknowledging its strategic importance after he previously criticized a sovereignty agreement.

Fabrício Balieiro, a pioneering deaf educator and interpreter in the Marajó archipelago, dedicated 24 years to promoting Brazilian Sign Language and empowering the local deaf community through social assistance programs.

Mauritius officials express satisfaction with Donald Trump's recent positive remarks regarding the agreement for the Chagos Archipelago.

A Norwegian military intelligence report highlights Russia and China's efforts to enhance their presence in the Svalbard archipelago amidst global geopolitical interests.

As global tensions focus on Greenland, Russia and China are attempting to boost their presence in Norway's Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, according to a report from Norway's military intelligence service.

The Norwegian military intelligence has warned that Russia and China are planning to strengthen their presence in the Svalbard archipelago, which is under Norwegian control, as they view its strategic location as significant.

Donald Trump has warned of deploying soldiers to Diego Garcia to protect U.S. forces following the UK’s transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, which has strained relations between London and Washington.

Norwegian intelligence warns that Russia aims to bolster its presence in the strategic Svalbard area and reduce dependency on Norwegian infrastructure.

An intelligence report indicates that Russia is working to enhance its presence in the strategically significant Svalbard archipelago, while China is also likely to increase its involvement in the region.

Norway's internal security agency has warned of intensified Russian espionage activities in the country this year, particularly focusing on the Arctic mainland and the Svalbard archipelago, along with a heightened risk of sabotage operations.

Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago part of Norway, offers a unique status that allows individuals to live and work without a visa or residence permit, regardless of nationality.

Low sea levels are disrupting ferry services in the archipelago, leading to the use of hovercrafts in some routes due to record low water levels measured in Porvoo and Turku.

An investigation concluded that the accident involving the Swedish Navy's Stridsbåt 90 H was due to inadequate adjustment of the training difficulty to the crew's capabilities during a navigation exercise in Gothenburg's northern archipelago.

The region will not have any officially maintained ice roads this winter, despite prolonged cold temperatures, as confirmed by Markus Salminen of the Southwest Finland Regional Development Centre.

Yemenia Airlines has launched a new international flight route connecting Socotra International Airport with King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, aimed at boosting tourism and economic activity in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed archipelago.

Frp leader Sylvi Listhaug aims to resume coal mining in Svalbard to secure Norwegian jobs and presence on the archipelago, emphasizing its importance for European industry.

During the winter months, the Swedish Coast Guard replaces its boats with the country's largest hovercraft to patrol the coastline from Skellefteå to Haparanda's archipelago, capable of navigating both open water and ice.

A man was arrested in Salvaterra, Marajó archipelago, on suspicion of animal abuse after neighbors alerted the police, citing recordings of the dog's distress.

Residents of six municipalities in the Marajó archipelago will receive services from CAIXA's Island Agency Boat and PrevBoat in collaboration with INSS throughout February.

Seven-year-old Alice from Perth, Australia, experiences the beauty of the Kalix archipelago as her family exchanges the heat of Australia for snowy adventures.

President Zoran Milanović's comments suggesting that Donald Trump should look towards the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard instead of Greenland have highlighted this relatively unknown region.

Norwegians are concerned about Russian threats to the Svalbard archipelago while Danes struggle with Trump's ambitions for Greenland.