Iceland hits top spot of Human Development Index by the UNDP
Iceland has been listed as the number one country on the Human Development Index by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The Human Develop...
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Norwegian Startup Aida Turns Heads at UK Business Expos with Designer-Led AI Marketing Platform
Aida, a new AI-powered marketing platform built in Norway, made a lasting impression last month at two leading UK business events: the Hashtag Edinbur...
Reykjavík University EMBA Team Wins Global Negotiation Championship in Cape Town
An Executive MBA (EMBA) team from Reykjavík University has made Iceland proud by claiming first place at The Negotiation Challenge (TNC) 2025, one of ...
Arrested made after deadly shooting in Uppsala, Sweden
Six arrests have been made after three people were murdered at a hair salon in Uppsala, Sweden, on 29th April 2025. According to Sweden’s state ...
Roskilde Festival in Denmark: Festival announces full lineup for 2025
The popular Roskilde Festival in Denmark has announced the full lineup for 2025, including performances from musical heavyweights Nine Inch Nails, Cha...
Railway link between Finland and Norway to be built
A new railway is to be built that aims to connect Kemi in Finland and Norway’s Narvik via Haparanda in Sweden. With the proj...
Sweden orders online casino to pay 12 million Krona for violating excessive gambling rules
The online casino Videoslots has been ordered by Sweden’s Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, to pay 12 million Krona for failing to counteract exce...
Queen Sonja of Norway discharged from hospital after breathing issues
Norway’s royal palace has announced that the country’s Queen Sonja has been discharged from hospital in Oslo after reported breathing issues. In a sta...