Dozens of Syrian refugees have trekked to the far north of Russia this year in an unlikely bid to reach a little-known Arctic border crossing with NorwayThey tried the shores of Libya, the islands of Greece, and the plains of the Balkans. Now it has emerged that Syrians fleeing civil war have found another route to the safety of Europe: the Arctic Circle.Dozens of Syrian refugees have trekked to the far north of Russia this year in an unlikely bid to reach a little-known Arctic border crossing with Norway. Continue reading...
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