Iceland EU Referendum: Country votes No to European Union talks
According to RÚV, Iceland has voted against holding accession talks to join the EU, with the result stating: “The nation rejects accession negotiation...
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International Polar Year 2032–2033 to be hosted by Norway
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Norway will host the International Polar Year from 2032 to 2033, marking the fifth installme...
Norway to play England in World Cup 2026 quarter-finals
Norway is set to play England in the quarter-finals of the football tournament after the Nordic side defeated Brazil. In a historic turn of events, No...
UN World Food Programme announces Danish Chef Rasmus Munk as Goodwill Ambassador
Danish chef Rasmus Munk has been appointed by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) as its latest Goodwill Ambassador and the first Goodwill Ambassador fr...
New coalition led by Sweden backs tighter EU visa restrictions for Russians
Sweden is leading a coalition of 10 countries pushing for tighter EU visa restrictions on Russians travelling within the Schengen area. In a joint let...
Crisis preparedness in focus as Norway’s PM opens Nordic Council debate in Oslo
Norway’s Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, will open a major Nordic debate on crisis preparedness as part of a Nordic Council Theme Session taking pla...
Iceland EU membership: Talks to fast-track referendum begin
According to an article published in Politico, Iceland is considering fast-tracking its EU referendum to August this year, rather than following the o...
Norway and European Union review progress of Green Alliance at annual meeting
Norway and the European Union have reviewed progress on their respective domestic policy developments and identified further avenues for cooperation a...