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...
Iceland’s rental market expands as house price growth slows
Almost half of Icelanders aged between 18 and 24 are now living in rented accommodation, according to a new survey by the Housing and Construction Aut...
Danish authorities issue warning after increased wolf activity around humans
The Danish government has warned tourists to show “maximum resistance” in the event of a wolf encounter following increased activity invol...
Maritime and air traffic in the Gulf of Finland tightened in response to possible drone threat
Both maritime and air traffic in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland were temporarily halted on Saturday, 18 July, in response to a possible drone...
EU approves participation of Iceland and Norway in satellite programmes
Both Iceland and Norway have been approved by the EU to participate in the Iris2 and GovSatCom satellite programmes, which aim to improve communicatio...
New report ranks Finland among EU’s top digital leaders
A new report published by the European Commission, State of the Digital Decade 2025, ranks Finland among the EU’s leading digital nations, citin...