Presidential election in Iceland: Halla Tómasdóttir named as president
Yesterday marked the official final numbers for the presidential election in Iceland, with Halla Tómasdóttir becoming the country’s seventh pres...
Norway breaches law over deep-sea mining plans
The environmental group WWF-Norway is suing Norway for opening up its seabed for deep-sea mining, arguing that the Norwegian government has failed to ...
Volcano in Iceland: New eruption begins in Grindavík
A new volcanic eruption in Iceland has begun in Grindavík, marking the fifth eruption in the area since December 2023. According to the Icelandic Mete...
Iceland sees the launch of world’s largest carbon removal factory
A new carbon removal plant has opened in Iceland, set to capture around 36,000 tons of CO2 per year, making it the biggest of its kind in the world. T...
Danish Ozempic manufacturer building breaks out in large fire
On Wednesday 22nd May, a large fire broke out at Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of the weight loss drug Ozempic, at the pharmaceut...
Digital passport check for work permits in Sweden launched in pilot project
A new pilot project has recently been launched in Sweden, which will allow for digital passport checks for Swedish work or student permits via an app,...
Arctic policy passed by Faroe Islands’ parliament
A new framework focused on security, international cooperation, and the environment has been passed in the Faroe Islands by the country’s parliament. ...
Leading convenience store chains to stop cigarette sales in Norway
Reitan Retail, the operator of Narvesen and 7-Eleven, will phase out and stop selling cigarettes in Norway by 2026. Speaking to E24, Anniken Staubo, P...