The Barents Observer

The Barents Observer
FormatOnline newspaper
EditorThomas Nilsen
Founded2015
LanguageEnglish, Russian, Chinese
Websitethebarentsobserver.com

The Barents Observer (formally The Independent Barents Observer) is a Norwegian online newspaper which publishes news and op-ed content about the Barents Region in English, Russian and Chinese. The newspaper is based in Kirkenes and is owned by its journalists. It receives financial support from the European Endowment for Democracy, the Nordic Council of Ministers, the Norwegian government, the Fritt Ord foundation, private companies and individuals.