New Gambling Act signed in Finland, ready for 2027
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has signed the reform package that will see the country’s new Gambling Act come into force on July 1, 2027. The legi...
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Travellers in Northern Finland left stranded as winter temperatures ground flights
Widespread flight disruptions in Northern Finland have left travellers stranded after extreme winter temperatures grounded flights at Kittilä Airport ...
Sweden declares Snowy Owl now extinct in country
It has been announced that the Snowy Owl has been officially declared extinct in Sweden, marking the first bird species extinction in the country in t...
Eurovision 2026: Iceland pulls out of song competition
Iceland has announced that it will be pulling out of its participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation in the ...
Björk issues lawsuits over salmon farming in Iceland
Icelandic musician Björk has filed four lawsuits over salmon farming in Iceland, which has been financed by proceeds from her single with Rosalía, ...
Cave in Greenland points to higher ancient air temperatures in High Arctic
A cave in Greenland has shown that temperatures in the High Arctic were 25 degrees Fahrenheit higher than those of today. Minerals in the cave date ba...
Swedish metal band Meshuggah receives Gannevik Scholarship
The popular Swedish metal band Meshuggah has received the Gannevik Scholarship for the band’s contributions to Sweden’s culture and arts. Meshuggah ha...
Famous chess bar in Sweden opens second location in country
Svarta Hästen, Sweden’s iconic, first-of-its-kind chess bar, has expanded, opening a second location in Gothenburg. The original bar, launched in 2023...