Sweden to increase spending for defense to 3.5% of GDP
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has announced that the country aims to increase its spending on defense to 3.5% of GDP by 2023. This ann...
Happiest country in the world: Finland takes the number one spot
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Finland has taken the number one spot as the world’s happiest country for the eighth year in a row...
Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir resigns as Iceland’s Minister of Education and Children’s Affairs
Thórsdóttir, Iceland’s Minister of Education and Children’s Affairs, has resigned after admitting to being in a relationship with a 16-yea...
Faroe Islands reaches 2025 fishing quota agreement with UK
The Faroe Islands has reached an agreement with the UK over its 2025 fishing quota, with the UK set to receive over 2,000 tonnes of fish from Faroese ...
Iceland secures place at European Men’s Handball Championship 2026
After the country’s win over Greece, Iceland has secured its place at the European Men’s Handball Championship 2026. Iceland defeated Greece 33-21 at ...
Finland denies U.S.’ request for eggs to help resolve the country’s shortage
The Finnish Poultry Association has announced it has denied the U.S.’ request for supplies of eggs from Finland to the North American country. S...
Digital approval system to automate heat pump subsidies launched in Denmark
A new digital approval system has been launched in Denmark by the Danish Energy Agency, which automates heat pump subsidies and is set to streamline t...
Iceland joins glacier research initiative to study ice loss
Iceland has joined ICELINK, a glacier research initiative that aims to examine the impact of climate change on glaciers and their ice loss. ICELINK ha...