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October 6, 2025 26 mins

Welcome to Europe’s most closely watched town.


High above the Arctic Circle, on the Norwegian border with Russia, is a place where some say the Cold War never ended. Where a memorial to the Soviet soldiers who defeated the Nazis has a darker meaning since Russia invaded Ukraine. And where those trying to report what’s happening have been targeted by Moscow’s spy network. This is a community living with the threat of war between NATO and Russia, and the suspicion that hangs over everyone.


Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/plLNV1bYQts


Credits


Hosts: Adam Charlton, Caoimhe Willemoes & Nathalie Kantaris Diaz

Show Producers: Caoimhe Willemoes & Nathalie Kantaris Diaz

Executive Producer: Alice Tegg

Podcast Editor: Caoimhe Willemoes


From Sri Lanka’s former child soldiers, to Greenlandic inuits fighting for justice, and New York’s rat-catchers risking their lives - you can watch our entire back-catalogue of shows here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondBordersTRTWorld


Get in touch:

beyondborders@trtworld.com


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