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Spy Way of Life | Norway, Russia
The Thon Hotel in Kirkenes: where spies come in from the cold

Gatherings of Arctic experts at the Thon Hotel in Kirkenes are closely followed by the intelligence services.
Gatherings of Arctic experts at the Thon Hotel in Kirkenes are closely followed by the intelligence services. © Thon Hotel Kirkenes
Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens where they meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online explores a small hotel close to the Norway-Russia border, where gatherings of Arctic experts are closely followed by the intelligence services. [...]
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