Graphite mine in Greenland receives $6M loan from Denmark’s export fund
In support of Greenland’s resource development, EIFO, Denmark’s export credit institution, has extended a €5.2 million ($6 million) loan to UK-based G...
Iceland sees mosquitoes in country for first time
For the first time, three mosquitoes were found in the country, after a local resident in Kjósarhreppur found them in his garden. Local Björn Hjaltaso...
VAT exemption on electric vehicles to be phased out in Norway
Norway’s government has announced plans to phase out the VAT exemption on electric vehicle purchases, stating that the country’s EV adoption goals hav...
Finland’s life expectancy reaches new record high
The life expectancy in Finland has reached a new high, with averages for men at 79.6 years and women at 84.8 years. According to Statistics Finland, t...
Faroe Islands beats Czech Republic during World Cup 2026 football qualifiers
The Faroe Islands defeated the Czech Republic to keep their slim chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup alive. The result means the team remains...
Icebreaker cooperation deepened between Finland and U.S.
The Icebreaker cooperation between Finland and the U.S. has been deepened with the United States procuring eleven new icebreakers for the country’s Co...
Trails for new plant-based protection for fresh produce begin in Sweden
Sweden is launching a trial for an additive-free, plant-based protection for fresh produce, aiming to be a sustainable alternative to plastic packagin...
Icelandic women’s football team quits over poor treatment
Iceland’s entire women’s football team has quit over poor treatment, alluding to gender inequality and years of poor treatment. The Icelandic women’s ...