Press Releases
View the full archive of International Polar Foundation press releases published since the organisation's founding in 2002.
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica: new agreement signed with belgian government
Brussels, 13 August 2013 - An agreement was signed between the Belgian state and the International Polar Foundation on July 18th, launching the next BELARE 2013-14 research season in Antarctica and paving …
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Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth and Prince Philippe Visit Antarctic Station Exhibition
Brussels, 20 May 2013 - Their Royal Highnesses, Prince Philippe, and his daughter Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, were today welcomed by the International Polar Foundation during their visit to the “Inside …
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Scientists at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Discover 18kg Meteorite
Brussels, 28 February 2013 – An international team of scientists, working at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica research station, has discovered a meteorite with a mass of 18kg embedded in the East Antarctic ice …
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International Polar Foundation team make first contact with Emperor Penguins
Antarctica, 8 January 2013 - Three International Polar Foundation team members from Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth Antarctica polar research station are the first humans to have ever visited and photographed a …
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Inside the Station: Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Exhibition for Tour & Taxis
Brussels, December 3rd 2012 - Opening on December 22nd, Inside the Station takes visitors on an interactive journey inside Belgium’s legendary Princess Elisabeth Antarctica. People of all ages will …