Scandinavian nations not keen on seal hunting ban
A recent proposal approved by a European Parliament subcommittee would prohibit all EU nations from importing any seal products. This would be an econ...
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World leaders to honour human rights heroes at Oslo Freedom Forum in Norway
The human rights conference Oslo Freedom Forum, which is taking place between 18-20 May in Oslo, Norway, is set to bring a number of world leaders tog...
Russian cargo ship arrested in Norway
Norwegian authorities have ordered a Russian cargo ship to dock at Bodoe Harbour and placed it under arrest in connection with a collision with a smal...
Renaissance painting pilfered from Norwegian church
A group of thieves broke into a church in southern Norway and stole a Renaissance painting estimated to be worth USD 2.8 million. The painting’s absen...
Tennis and politics clash at Sweden Davis Cup match
Around 6,000 people demonstrated against Israel during a recent Davis Cup tennis match held in Sweden. The match, which was held in Malmo, was closed ...
Denmark is organic nation of the year
According to BioFach, the organisers of the world’s biggest organic trade show, Denmark is the most organically-conscious nation on the planet. Denmar...
Greenland’s security a Danish concern
With the likelihood of ice-free seas around the Arctic fast becoming a reality, the Danish Defence Commission is calling for greater Nordic military p...
Norway joins fight against Somali pirates
Norway is the latest nation to join the European Union’s anti-piracy operation known as Atalanta off the coast of Somalia. Although Norway is not a me...