Historic rail link between Sweden and Finland opens
A new rail link has opened between Sweden and Finland, marking the first passenger connection between the two countries since 1988. The rail service l...
$184 billion profit registered by Norway’s wealth fund during the first half of 2026
Norway’s wealth fund has announced that it generated a profit of $184 billion (NOK 1.75 trillion) during the first half of 2026. The CEO of Norges Ban...
Finland to see partial solar eclipse on 12 August
Parts of Finland will be treated to a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, 12 August, with 85 percent of the Sun’s diameter covered in Kilpisjärvi and ...
Deaths of reindeer in Svalbard reach unusually high numbers for summer
A “highly unusual” number of reindeer deaths has been reported in Norway’s Svalbard region, according to the country’s authori...
Norway’s Sigrid Haugset leads Tour de France Femmes after stage three win
Norway’s Sigrid Haugset has taken the overall lead and claimed the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes after winning stage three of the c...
Paul Watson Foundation ship seized by Iceland’s Coast Guard
The Bandero, a vessel operated by the Paul Watson Foundation, has been seized by the Icelandic Coast Guard after its captain allegedly failed to compl...
Large icebergs spotted off coast of Northwestern Iceland
A number of large icebergs have been spotted off the coast of northwestern Iceland, with some measuring approximately 400 meters in height and 200 met...
Clothing and kitchenware containing ‘forever chemicals’ to be banned in Sweden
Sweden has announced a ban on “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS, in clothing, kitchenware, cosmetics, and other products beginning in 202...